Munich Airport Car Rental

Quick summary: Munich Airport car rental is based in the car rental center in the airport’s central area, between the terminals. The airport lies almost 40 km north of the city, around 45 minutes by the A92 and A9, and connects quickly to autobahns toward Nuremberg, the Alps and Salzburg. Returns are made opposite parking area P26, where service staff check the car in.

At a glance
PickupCar rental center, central area
ReturnOpposite parking area P26
To MunichAround 45 minutes via the A92 and A9
To NeuschwansteinAround 2.5 hours
To SalzburgAround 2 hours
ToursFeatured tours

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Where do you collect the car?

At the car rental center in the central area of the airport. When returning, follow signs to the area opposite parking P26, where staff meet you.

How do you drive into Munich?

Take the A92 from the airport, turn onto the A9 south and follow it to the city. The center is busy and pedestrian-heavy, with one-way streets, so Park and Ride is often easier.

What about parking in Munich?

Spaces are often full. Underground garages and Park and Ride at U-Bahn and S-Bahn stations are the best options. Your car needs a green emission sticker for the low-emission zone.

Where can you go from the airport?

DestinationTours
NeuschwansteinNeuschwanstein Castle tours
BerchtesgadenBerchtesgaden tours
SalzburgSalzburg day trips
DachauDachau tours

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is car rental at Munich Airport?

In the car rental center in the airport’s central area.

Where do you return a rental car at Munich Airport?

Opposite parking area P26.

How far is Munich Airport from the city?

Almost 40 km, around 45 minutes.

Do you need an emission sticker in Munich?

Yes, a green sticker for the low-emission zone.