Rent a car in Milan with Europcar
if rome and bologna are italy's past, milan is its future. this modern and chic city is the home of design; you can see it in its museums, shopping streets, and cutting-edge architecture, with buildings designed by the late dame zaha hadid. the south tends to offer traditional italian food, while milan excels in various world cuisines, from sushi to indian, and more.
located in the northern part of italy, near the border with france and switzerland, milan offers many opportunities for further visits, from skiing in zermatt to relaxing visits on lake como. car rental in milan is the ideal solution to comfortably visit the city and beyond, allowing you to explore everything this metropolis has to offer.
Car rental with Europcar in Milan
europcar has 12 rental offices in and around milan. two particularly convenient offices are those at
milan linate airport and
malpensa airport, ideal if you arrive by plane and want to hit the road right away.
if you're traveling with a few people, you might want a city car like the smart forfour or the classic italian fiat 500. visiting italy with family? the mercedes e-class is a more spacious choice.
if you need to move or transport heavier loads, you can rent a van of any size: from the renault clio van to the larger iveco daily.
car rental in milan is simple and flexible. you can pick up and drop off the car at different rental offices: the perfect solution if you want to visit other places, as it allows you to arrive in one place and leave from another. car and van rental is available for both long and short periods, depending on your needs.
Driving in Milan
to rent a car in italy with europcar, a valid eu driving license is required. international driving licenses are accepted but not required.
in italy, the speed limit is 130 km/h on highways, 110 km/h on main roads, and 90 km/h on secondary roads. in urban areas, the speed limit ranges from 50 to 70 km/h, as indicated by signage. speed limits are reduced in densely populated areas, for example near schools.
in case of rain, speed limits drop to 90 km/h on roads outside inhabited areas and 110 km/h on highways.
in milan, it is possible to park on the street from monday to saturday, from 08:00 until midnight. blue horizontal and vertical signage indicates paid parking zones. the presence of white horizontal signage indicates that parking is free; pay attention to signs that may indicate a time limit for parking. parking spaces marked in yellow are reserved for special vehicles, including police, disabled, etc. on sundays and public holidays, parking is often free.
the historic center is a ztl (), called area c, active from monday to friday, from 07:30 to 19:00. to access this area, you need to purchase and activate a ticket at parking meters, atms, or newsstands. the entrance ticket is €5 and does not include parking fees. hybrid and electric cars do not have to pay the ticket. for cars with older petrol and diesel engines, access to this area is prohibited. this area is monitored by cameras, and entering without authorization results in a fine.
for the most part, the main roads in italy are toll highways, and the toll can be paid in cash or by credit/debit card.
plan your trips carefully, keeping in mind that very few gas stations in italy are open on sundays. those that are open are often closed on mondays.
Discover Milan and its surroundings by car
milan is an excellent base for discovering nearby cities or traveling to france and switzerland. a short distance from milan are the majestic lake como (84 kilometers away), the elegant city of turin (141 kilometers away), and ancient
verona (157 kilometers away).
What to see in Milan
milan is home to world-famous attractions, including leonardo da vinci's , eataly (a 5,000 square meter food emporium dedicated to italian gastronomy, from gelato to mozzarella), and the san siro stadium, which hosts matches for milan and inter. add in stunning architecture, michelin-starred restaurants, and excellent cocktail bars... you have all the ingredients to entertain any visitor.