Car Rental in Memmingen 2024 – things to know before you go

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Car rental in Memmingen

Car rental in Munich (alternative option)

Useful information before you go

FAQs about car rental in Memmingen

Car rental in Memmingen

Memmingen Airport has become highly-demanded due to the fact that the low-cost airlines have recently been flying there, and passengers have the opportunity to get to the resorts of the Bavarian Alps at a reduced cost. Memmingen is located 120 km from Munich, in the region of Bavaria.

You can get from Memmingen to the Bavarian resorts and Munich by public transport, but a faster and more comfortable way is, of course, car rental. At the Memmingen Airport, such a service as car rental is quite popular. The following rental offices can be found in the airport: Keddy by Europcar, Avis, Europcar, Alamo, Buchbinder, Budget, Enterprise, Global, Green Motion, National, Sixt and more.

You can choose a car in various categories, including small, medium, large, premium cars, minivans, SUVs. The cost of car rental at Memmingen Airport starts from 30 euros per day. You can view the list of cars available for rental in Memmingen, as well as book a car in advance on international booking services, for example:

Discover Cars is a service for searching, comparing and saving on car rental;

Economybookings is a service for finding cheap car rentals around the world.

Online booking will allow you to reduce the time of registration when receiving the car on the spot. In order to find the most suitable option in terms of price and quality, you can check the offers on all the listed services for comparison.

By renting a car in Memmingen, you can drive to Munich along the A96 highway, to Oberammergau (to the Neuschwanstein, Hohenschwangau, Linderhof castles) along the A7 highway, and to the Garmisch-Partenkirchen ski resort also along the A7 highway.

A useful tip! Memmingen Airport is a small air hub, so the number of cars offered for rent here is not so large. You can see it if you fly to Memmingen during the “high” season. In this regard, it is recommended to make a reservation for the desired class of car in advance. Without booking in advance, you may encounter a situation where all the cars of the class you need will already be booked, and you will have to take a car in a more expensive segment. When is the best time to book a car? The optimal period is considered to be at least 2-4 weeks.

Car rental in Munich (alternative option)

You can also rent a car in Munich. The fact is that, there are more rental offices in Munich than in Memmingen. In Munich, there are many rental offices that operate in all parts of the city. For example, you can find car rentals at the following locations:

• in the city center at 9-11, Seitzstrasse (suppliers are Flizzr, Global, Buchbinder, Budget, Thrifty, Keddy, Sixt);
• in the city center at 11, Werner Eckert Strasse (suppliers are Flizzr, Global, Buchbinder, Sixt).

You can make a search via online services for comparing available cars. To do this, you must specify the dates and place of picking up and dropping off:

Traveling from Munich by car is quite convenient to all directions in Bavaria. Depending on your preferences, you can go to the north of the region (in the Franconian area), or to the south of the region (the so-called Bavarian Alps). Average distances between Munich and other cities in Bavaria:

• 170 km to Nuremberg (highway #A9),
• 80 km to Ingolstadt (highway No.A9),
• 130 km to Regensburg (highways No.A9 and A93),
• 230 km to Bamberg (highway A9),
• 255 km to Rothenburg ob der Tauber (highways No. A8 and A7),
• 155 km to Berchtesgaden (highway #A8),
• 130 km to Bad Reichenhall (highway No.A8),
• 90 km to Lake Chiemsee (highway No.A8),
  
• 20 km to the castles of Bavaria Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau (highway No.A95).

Useful information before you go

Renting a car is a very popular tourist option in Germany. The quality of German roads, coupled with a large number of rental offices in almost every city in Germany, make renting a car to travel around Germany a comfortable way to get around. By renting a car, you will not need to adjust to the public transport schedule; it is especially important if you are going to travel actively. By renting a car in Germany, you can drive not only in Germany, but also in other EU countries.

In order to rent a car, you must have a passport, a driver’s license and a bank card to pay for services.

Please, note, that almost all rental offices block a deposit on the card (most often, in the amount of 300-500 euros) in case of unforeseen circumstances (accidents, fines, etc.). After returning the car, the deposit is usually unblocked on the card within a month. When renting a car, offices, as a rule, also offer to take out an insurance.

There are self-service gasoline (petrol) stations in Germany. You can refuel your car with “super” (95) or “super plus” (98) fuel (names are used instead of numbers). Diesel is also available. Roads in Germany have excellent coverage and are considered to be one of the best in Europe. It is possible to drive on high-speed highways called autobahns and on duplicate roads along the settlements.

Many international car rental brands operate in Germany. It is safe to book a car in these rental offices, and the registration does not take much time.

How to book a car in advance via online services:

1.On the main page of any of the online services, you will need to enter the following data for the search:

• place of picking up (for example, the airport or one of the offices in the city);
• dates and time of picking up and returning of the car.

A useful tip! Many international rental companies offer, if necessary, the option of picking up the car in one place and returning it in another. This option is relevant if you do not have a circular route. For example, you can pick up a car in Memmingen and return it in Munich.

2.Next, click “Search” and see the page with the offers available for your dates. Here you can apply additional filters for a more precise search. Filters are, as a rule, either in the left side column or at the top. Through them you can specify what class of a car you need, automatic or manual transmission it should be. You also can add some special options, for example, you can order:

• navigator
• Baby chair
• Booster
• trunk
• winter chains

3.Having chosen the offer you like, be sure to get acquainted with the information in tab “Terms of rent”. Typically, the link is located directly below the offer. Here you can see the documents required for registration, the amount of the deposit, accepted cards, additional conditions for fuel and mileage.

4.Next, after choosing a suitable offer, you can proceed to the booking stage. Here you usually must fill in your personal data, including First Name, Last Name, e-mail (where the voucher will come), phone number, flight number (optional). Payment is made either fully or partially (this information is indicated in the rental conditions). During registration, you can add special options and insurance (full or basic).

Payment both on the website and at car rental offices is made by bank card, cash is not accepted. Also, a deposit will be blocked on the card in case of unforeseen circumstances (the amount of the deposit is indicated in the terms of the rent). Usually, the deposit is unblocked on the card within 2-4 weeks after the car is returned to the office.

5.After confirming the booking, a voucher will be sent to the specified e-mail address. It will need to be printed and presented at the office. At the office, you also will need to sign the documents, pay the rest of money (if you did not pay the full amount of money when booking online), take the keys and, after visual inspecting the car, pick it up at the parking lot.

In general, the process of renting a car via online services is not difficult and has a number of advantages, including:

• Choice from a wider range of cars available (especially if you book in advance);
• Faster registration. Having filled in all the data in advance, you will only have to sign the documents and receive the keys at the rental point;
• You can often catch great deals and get some discounts.

FAQs about car rental in Memmingen

✓ Can foreigners rent a car in Memmingen?

Yes, they can. In that case you may need an International Drivers Permit. You can get it at your local automobile association before the trip.

✓ What license do I need to rent a car in Memmingen?

You must present a valid non-expired driver’s license. If you hold a license issued in a Non-Latin-Letter Alphabet, you must also present a valid International Drivers Permit (see information above). You also require a passport as well.

✓ Can I go to the other countries when renting a car in Memmingen?

Generally, you can, but you must notify the car rental company when you register a car for renting. You may be offered a cross-border insurance in that case.

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