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Hertz car rental in Milan
Milan is often planned around the centre, but the trip rarely stays there. With Hertz car rental in Milan, you can move around the city without having to keep adjusting your day around train or shuttle timings. It also gives you the option to turn Milan into a base for northern Italy.
If you plan to rent a car in Milan, it helps to book around your actual route. Choose airport pickup if you want to leave straight after landing, station pickup if you are arriving by train, or a city location if you want to explore Milan first and drive out later.
A compact car is useful for shorter city-linked plans, while a larger vehicle makes more sense for luggage, family travel, or longer Lombardy routes.
Pickup locations in Milan
- Milan- San Donato Milanese - Via Emilia 14
- Milan Malpensa Airport-Terminal 1
- Milan Tibaldi - Via Giovanni Pezzotti 11
- Milan Central Station - Via Cappellini 10
- Milan Linate Airport
- Milan - Viale Umbria 25
- Milan Linate - Via di Novegro 49
- Milan- Cinisello Balsamo - Via Monfalcone 13
- Milan Certosa - Via Giovanni Antonio Plana 27
- Milan- Carugate IKEA - Via dell'Artigianato 7
- Milan Corsico IKEA - Via Nuova Marchesi 4
- Milan San Siro - Via Masaccio 19
- Milan Malpensa Airport - Terminal 2
- Milan Washington - Via Misurata 19
- Milan Central Station - Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 1
- Milan Central Railway Station Fast Track - Garage Via Vittorio Pisani 23
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Driving guide: Car rental in Milan
Parking information
- Autosilo Diaz: Autosilo Diaz has around 485 parking spaces and is close to the Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and Teatro alla Scala.
- Parcheggio Piazza Meda: Parcheggio Piazza Meda has over 522 car spaces with easy access to La Scala, Via Montenapoleone, and Piazza Duomo.
- Car Central Parking: Car Central Parking has nearly 380 parking spaces and is located near Missori metro station.
Key roads in Milan
- A4 is one of the most important routes for east-west travel from Milan. It is useful for Bergamo, Brescia, Verona, and onward routes toward Venice.
- A8 and A9/E35 are useful for driving north toward Como and the Lake Como area. This route is a common choice if your Milan stay includes a lake day trip.
- A58 is an outer ring connection on the eastern side of Milan. It can help if you want to avoid crossing the city during longer regional drives.
Electric car hire
If you want to hire a car in Milan with Hertz, an EV can make city and regional travel quieter, smoother, and lower-emission. Hertz offers electric vehicle options that offer you a greener alternative to different plans, from short urban drives to day trips beyond Milan.
Check EV availability during booking, then choose a model that fits your route, luggage, passenger needs, and charging plans.
Charging points
Milan has approximately 790 EV charging points, according to Chargemap, with chargers available across public car parks, hotels, commercial districts, and wider city areas. For longer routes to Lake Como, Monza, Bergamo, or Pavia, check charging availability and return range before leaving Milan.
Congestion charges
Milan has access rules that visitors should understand before driving into the centre. Area C is a charging zone for central Milan, while Area B is a wider low-emission area that restricts older, more polluting vehicles.
Milan also has ZTL areas, pedestrian streets, bus lanes, and controlled parking zones. If you are collecting a Hertz vehicle locally, check the vehicle details and current city rules before entering restricted areas.
Getting from Milan to Lake Como
Lake Como is one of the most pleasant day trips with car hire in Milan, especially if you want to visit more than one lakeside town.
- Leave Milan and head north toward the A8.
- Continue onto the A9/E35 toward Como.
- Expect toll-road sections on the faster route.
- Park outside restricted town centres, as Como also has controlled access areas.
- Continue toward Bellagio, Varenna, or Lecco only if your day has enough time.
Getting from Milan to Monza
Monza is a short drive from Milan, especially for the park, town centre, or race circuit area.
- Leave Milan and head north toward the SS36.
- Follow the SS36 toward Monza.
- Take the exit toward Monza Centro for the town centre.
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A quick guide to Milan
Room Mate Collection Giulia
Via Silvio Pellico, 4, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Room Mate Collection Giulia is a design-led hotel with colourful interiors, modern rooms, and a central setting close to the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Bvlgari Hotel Milano
Via Privata Fratelli Gabba, 7/B, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Bvlgari Hotel Milano is a luxury hotel known for refined rooms, private garden spaces, spa facilities, and elegant design.
The Square Milano Duomo
Via Alberico Albricci, 2/4, 20122 Milano MI, Italy
The Square Milano Duomo is a central hotel with contemporary rooms, city views, and quick access to Milan’s historic core.
RatanĂ
Via Gaetano de Castillia, 28, 20124 Milano MI, Italy
RatanĂ serves modern Milanese cooking with seasonal ingredients in a contemporary Porta Nuova setting.
Da Giacomo Milano
Via Pasquale Sottocorno, 6, 20129 Milano MI, Italy
Da Giacomo Milano is a classic Milan restaurant known for seafood, pasta, traditional interiors, and polished trattoria-style dining.
Langosteria
Via Savona, 10, 20144 Milano MI, Italy
Langosteria is a refined seafood restaurant known for fish, shellfish, raw seafood plates, elegant interiors, and lively service.
Duomo di Milano
Piazza del Duomo, 20122 Milano MI, Italy
Duomo di Milano is Milan’s most famous landmark, known for its Gothic architecture, marble façade, stained glass, and rooftop terraces.
Leonardo’s Last Supper Museum
Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie, 2, 20123 Milano MI, Italy
Leonardo’s Last Supper Museum houses Leonardo da Vinci’s world-famous mural inside the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie.
Sempione Park
Piazza Sempione, 20154 Milano MI, Italy
Sempione Park is a large green space with lawns, walking paths, monuments, and views of Castello Sforzesco and Arco della Pace.
FAQs about car hire
Do I need to make a reservation in advance for a Hertz car rental in Milan?
Yes, advance booking is recommended in Milan, especially for airport pickup, EVs, automatics, and busy travel periods.
Do I need a driving permit to hire a car in Milan?
Yes, you need a valid driving licence, and non-EU drivers should check if an International Driving Permit is required.
Can I pick up a rental car in Milan and return it to a different city in Italy?
Yes, one-way rentals may be available between selected Hertz locations in Italy, depending on the route and vehicle type.
What is the best time to book a Milan car for hire?
Book early if you are travelling during trade fairs, fashion events, summer holidays, or busy business periods.
Are there any restrictions on taking a rental car outside Milan?
Driving within Italy is usually allowed, but cross-border travel may need approval and may involve extra fees or conditions.