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Hertz car rental at Milan Malpensa Airport Terminal 1
Flying to Milan? Pick up your Hertz car rental at Milan Malpensa Airport Terminal 1 and start your journey as soon as you land. Whether you're driving into Milan city centre, heading for Lake Como, or exploring northern Italy, having your own car makes it easy to travel on your schedule and pace.
Choose from a wide Hertz fleet. Compact cars for city driving, spacious SUVs for family holidays, and premium models for business trips or longer journeys. The Hertz rental desk is located in the Terminal 1 arrivals area, making collection quick and convenient after your flight.
After collecting your car hire at Milan Malpensa Airport Terminal 1, several attractions are just a short drive away:
- Volandia Flight Museum is about 8 to 10 minutes by car
- Castello Visconti di San Vito (Somma Lombardo) is roughly 14 minutes away
- Belvedere di Tornavento can be reached in about 10 minutes
- Museo MAGA is around 15 minutes from the airport
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Location Information
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Collecting and Returning Your Car
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Travel Guide
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FAQs about car hire
Pick-up locations information
Milan Malpensa Airport-Terminal 1
Mo-Su 0700-2400.
Malpensa Airport, Malpensa 2000 Airport - FERNO (Varese), Milan, 21010, Italy
Pickup and return of your rental car
Collecting your rental car at Milan Malpensa Airport Terminal 1
Milan Malpensa Airport has two terminals located around four kilometres apart, so choose the correct collection terminal when booking your rental car. Select Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 according to where your flight is due to arrive.
The Hertz desks are located inside the arrivals areas of both terminals and can be identified by the yellow Hertz signage.
Where is the Milan Malpensa Airport car hire desk?
After landing at Terminal 1, make your way to the arrivals area and follow the signs for car rental services. The Hertz customer desk is located inside the terminal, allowing you to complete the collection process before heading to your vehicle.
Passengers with reduced mobility can request free assistance from the airport’s Sala Amica team. Assistance may need to be arranged through the airline or travel agent at least 48 hours before departure.
How to get from Milan Malpensa Airport Terminal 1 to Milan city centre?
The drive from Milan Malpensa Airport Terminal 1 to central Milan covers around 45 kilometres and usually takes about 40 minutes, depending on traffic. The main route follows the SS336 and A8 motorway, with tolls applying along the journey. Traffic can become heavier as you approach the city, so allow extra time during peak periods.
- Leave Terminal 1 and follow signs for the SS336 towards Milan.
- Continue on the SS336 until it connects with the A8 motorway.
- Follow the A8 towards Milano, passing through the toll section.
- Leave the motorway towards Viale Alcide De Gasperi.
- Continue through Viale Lodovico Scarampo and the surrounding city roads.
- Follow signs towards central Milan and Foro Buonaparte.
- Continue to Largo Cairoli, which provides access to Milan’s central Zone 1.
What cars can I hire at Milan Malpensa Airport Terminal 1?
Every trip starts differently, so the right car matters. With Hertz car rental Milan Malpensa Airport Terminal 1, you'll find everything from compact city cars to spacious SUVs and premium models, ready for business travel, weekend breaks, and longer road trips.
Availability may vary by season, but you'll typically find:
- Compact and economy cars: Easy to drive, fuel-efficient, and ideal for city streets and everyday travel.
- Sedans: A comfortable option for business trips and longer motorway journeys.
- SUVs: Extra space for passengers, luggage, and road trips to the Italian Lakes or the Alps.
- MPVs: Designed for families and small groups who need additional seating and storage.
- Vans: Suitable for larger groups or travellers carrying bulky luggage or equipment.
- Premium vehicles: Luxury sedans and SUVs offering enhanced comfort, technology, and performance.
Electric car rental at Milan Malpensa Airport Terminal 1
Renting electric at Malpensa is an increasingly practical choice, and Hertz's EV fleet makes it easy to pick up a car and travel through Milan and the surrounding Lombardy region with a lighter footprint.
Malpensa itself has been investing in EV infrastructure, with ultrafast charging stations installed at the airport in recent years alongside additional charging points available nearby.
Beyond the airport, Milan is one of Italy's best-served cities for EV charging, with well over a thousand public charging points across the metropolitan area, making it straightforward to top up your rental whether you're navigating the city or heading out to explore Lombardy.
Returning the vehicle at Milan Malpensa Airport Terminal 1
When it is time to return your Hertz rental car at Milan Malpensa Airport, make sure you head to the parking area assigned to the terminal where you collected the vehicle. After parking, return the keys to the corresponding Hertz customer desk.
Where to return your Milan Airport car hire?
The Hertz return area for Terminal 1 is located at Level 0, Zone A.
- Leave Milan city centre and join the C-31, following signs for the airport.
- Take Exit 189 onto the B-22 towards Terminal 1.
- Continue towards the terminal and turn left when directed.
- Follow signs for the car park and proceed to Level 0, Zone A.
The Terminal 2 return car park is located in front of the terminal building.
- Leave the city centre and join the C-31 towards the airport.
- Remain on the C-31 and follow signs for Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Take Exit 192 onto the B-22 towards Terminal 2.
- Continue along the B-22 and then the C-32B.
- Follow the road directly to the Terminal 2 car parks.
What to do when you return your car hire in Milan?
Once you have parked in the correct Hertz area, remove your belongings and take the keys back to the customer desk at the terminal where you collected them. Hertz staff can also assist with any final questions about your rental.
How to extend your hire car booking?
Tell the Hertz team at collection if you already know that you will need the vehicle for longer. When your rental is underway, contact the branch before the scheduled return time to request an extension. Additional days remain subject to vehicle availability and revised rental charges.
Explore places within 30 miles of Milan Malpensa Airport Terminal 1
Basilica di San Vittore
22 miles from Milan Malpensa Airport Terminal 1 (approx)
100 parking spots (approx)
20+ active charging points nearby (approx)
Open daily, 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Present in the ‘Garden City’ Varese, this is a 16th-century church and a brilliant example of Baroque architecture. It also features mesmerising frescoes as well.
Parco Lombardo della Valle del Ticino
- 17.1 miles from Milan Malpensa Airport Terminal 1 (approx)
- 407 parking spots (approx)
- 12 active charging points nearby (approx)
- Open, Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Stretching along the Ticino River, this protected regional park is ideal for walking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. Its forests, riverside paths, and quiet villages offer a slower pace just a short drive from the airport.
Museo MAGA
- 7.5 miles from Milan Malpensa Airport Terminal 1 (approx)
- 507 parking spots (approx)
- 7 active charging points nearby (approx)
- Open, Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM
Museo MAGA showcases modern and contemporary Italian art through rotating exhibitions and a permanent collection. Its compact size makes it an easy cultural stop without taking up an entire day.
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