Car Rental at Milan Central Train Station

Milan, along with Paris, New York and London -is one of the fashion capitals of the world. Known for its industrial design and the world-renowned Scala Opera House, the city is a hub of shopping activity and everything luxury. Milan is the second largest city in Italy, after Rome. With around 1.4 million inhabitants, Milan also welcomes thousands of tourists per year. Due to its location between the River Po and on the Alpine foothills, Milan Central Train Station is also one of the main transport hubs in the region.

The city is packed with lots of things to see and do. With stunning architecture, great sporting venues and a shopping district that is hard to match – Milan seems to have it all. Its central castle is a splendid 14th Century fortification and one of the largest citadels in Europe in its time. It currently houses many works of art and historical artifacts. The Scala Opera House dates to 1778 and has had many iconic performances throughout its existence. In the heart of the city, you’ll find the Duomo Cathedral. Over 600 years old, the Duomo is an impressive sight with great views towards the alps from its roof top. One of the most popular attractions is however the Leonardo Di Vinci’s Museum which contains many of his works, models, drawings and ideas.

For those looking for great nightlife, bars, clubs and plenty of eateries, the city is ideal. With traditional Italian restaurants and ice cream parlours - visitors will get the full authentic Italian experience. Alcatraz is one of the city’s main nightclubs, located in a warehouse right in the heart of the city. Restaurants are ample throughout the city and offer Italian food along with many other world dishes. Nobu Milan is a restaurant that offers great sushi with a cocktail bar. Another option includes the Borgo Nuovo Hotel with its glass walled dining room that overlooks the city’s canal.

Auto Europe was established in 1954 and is one of the worlds go-to brokers for those wishing to book a car rental at Milan Central Train Station. Having partnered with many local, national and international car hire suppliers means that customers are sure to make a great saving. With regular promotions and a large fleet of vehicles, finding the right car for your budget shouldn’t be too difficult.

Station information

Opened in 1931, Milan Central Train Station is one of the busiest train stations in Europe. It welcomes around 320 thousand passengers daily, an average of 120 million annually. This equates to over 800 trains passing through daily. The train station itself consists of 24 tracks with routes across all of Italy and to many European cities, such as Livorno. This new train station was built due to the original train station that was built in 1864 not being able to handle the quantity of passengers. This was especially apparent once the Simplon Tunnel was finished in 1906.

Where to pick up a car rental at Milan Central Station

Car rental desks are located at the Galleria Del Carrozze, unless otherwise stated on your booking voucher. This makes it an ideal location for your car hire at Milan Central Train station. Before arriving, please make sure you have your driving licence (International Driving Permit, if required), rental voucher, identification and a valid credit card under the main driver’s name. Make sure you fully inspect the vehicle upon collection, noting any damage on the pick-up slip. We highly recommend you take photographic or video evidence of the vehicles condition before and after drop-off.

	Europcar at Milan Central Station Piazza Duca d'Aosta Milan, Italy 20124 + 39 02 669 87 826	Opening Hours: Mondays-Saturdays 07:30 AM-09:00 PM Sundays 08:00 AM-09:00 PM
	Sixt at Milan Central Station Piazza Duca d'Aosta Milan, Italy 20124 + 390 294757979	Opening Hours: Mondays-Sundays 08:00 AM-08:00 PM
	Hertz at Milan Central Station Piazza Duca d'Aosta Milan, Italy 20124 + 39 02 669 851 51	Opening Hours: Mondays-Fridays 08:00 AM-08:00 PM Saturdays-Sundays 08:00 AM-06:00 PM
	Enterprise at Milan Central Station Piazza Duca d'Aosta Milan, Italy 00185 + 39 02 6707 5767	Opening Hours: Mondays-Fridays 08:00 AM-08:00 PM Saturdays 08:00 AM-06:00 PM Sundays 08:00 AM-01:30 PM

Station Facilities

Milan Central Train Station although opened in the 1930s, it has been constantly modernised throughout the years to include many of the latest stores, restaurants and facilities. Shops include, shoe shops, accessory shops, bookstores, clothing stores, newsagents and many more. Visitors can expect to find brands such as Victoria’s Secret, Lush, Nike, Zara and Vodafone, to name but a few. Those looking to eat will also be pleasantly surprised at the large array of restaurants, bars and coffee shops on offer. Burger King, Juice Bar, Starbucks and Mc Donalds are just some top brands.

Passengers arriving and leaving Milan Central Train Station can also benefit from many useful facilities and amenities. A Post Office, Transport Police office, passenger lounges, supermarket, travel agencies, car rental offices, lost & found property office, currency exchange services and several bank branches. In addition, free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the train station terminal to all passengers and visitors.

How to get to and from Milan Central Station

Reaching the train station is simple. Its central location makes for the perfect place to collect or drop-off your rental. Opting for a car rental at Milan Central Train Station is for some more logical than hiring a car at one of Milan’s airports. If you are driving to the train station, then local car parks are available including the car hire supplier car parks. Otherwise, if you catch the public transport, getting to and from Milan Central Train Station and exploring the locality and the city is very simple.

There is a bus terminal located adjacent to the train station that provides several bus services across Milan and its suburbs, including to Milan Malpensa Airport and Bergamo Orio al Serio. At the bus terminal you can also find a taxi rank which is in operation 24/7. A tram service runs from the station on line 5, 9 and 10. Lastly, the metro runs underneath the train station from Centrale FS utilising line M2 and M3.

Parking tips

There are numerous car parking options available for when you rent a car at Milan Central Train Station. The train station itself has two car parks located on its grounds – Piazza IV Novembre and Piazza di Savoia. They operate 24/7 and are covered by CCTV for your security. There are a further two privately owned car parks located within walking distance from the train station. Garage Bosovich at Via Bosovich – which operates 24/7 – and Garage Pirelli which is located at Via Pirelli 18-20 and operates from 7am until 10pm weekdays only.

In Milan parking can be problematic especially in central and touristy locations. Parking bays are designated by coloured bays. White lines mean free parking, blue lines mean paid parking and yellow lines means for residents only or specific use. It is important you take note of the accompanied road sign. Free parking can be found at Centro Storico, La Cericho Filoviara (lines 90 & 91), Fiera Milano, San Siro and Zona Biocca. Blue paid parking spots are free for emergency services and those registered disabled.

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Milan Tourist Information