Car rental in Munich, Germany – no deposit & full insurance
Renting a car in Munich is one of the easiest ways to explore Bavaria and southern Germany at your own pace. Whether you are arriving at Munich Airport, staying in the historic city centre, or planning trips to the Alps, having your own car gives you flexibility and comfort throughout your stay.
With MarSoleil, you can arrange your car rental in Munich with no or a low deposit, without a credit card, and with full insurance included. This means no blocked amounts on your card, no unclear conditions, and no surprises when you pick up or return the car. Munich is an excellent base for discovering southern Germany, and if you are planning to explore further, you can also find detailed information about car rental in Germany with no deposit and full insurance included.
If you want to understand how car rental without a credit card works in more detail, we explain the process and conditions on our dedicated page.
Exploring Munich and Bavaria by car
Day trips and routes from Munich
Munich is one of the best cities in Europe for road trips into spectacular mountain scenery. Neuschwanstein Castle, the fairy-tale hilltop palace that inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle, is approximately 120 km southwest via the A95 and B17 roads. The Romantic Road (Romantische Straße) runs northward from Füssen through Augsburg toward Würzburg, passing medieval towns and baroque churches along a 460 km route — the section from Füssen to Augsburg takes around two hours and is one of Germany’s most scenic drives. The Austrian Alps begin just south of the city: Garmisch-Partenkirchen, at the foot of the Zugspitze (Germany’s highest mountain), is about 90 km south via the A95. Lake Constance (Bodensee) is approximately 180 km west, and Salzburg in Austria is just 140 km east via the A8. For more destinations, see car rental in Germany and car rental in Austria.
Driving and parking in Munich
Munich has a modern and well-signposted motorway network with the A9, A8, A95 and A99 ring road connecting the city to all major directions. The city centre operates a Low Emission Zone (Umweltzone) requiring a green environmental sticker, which most modern rental cars already have, confirm with your rental company before pickup. Parking in the city centre is available in several multi-storey car parks near Marienplatz and the English Garden, though rates are high. Munich Airport (Franz Josef Strauss, IATA: MUC) is located approximately 29 km northeast of the city centre and connects directly to the A92 motorway.
Best time to rent a car in Munich
Spring and early summer are excellent for driving the Bavarian Alps and the Romantic Road, with snow-capped peaks and green valleys. Late September brings Oktoberfest, which draws enormous crowds to Munich city itself but leaves the surrounding countryside and the mountain roads peaceful. Winter offers the possibility of driving through snow-covered Alpine scenery, but mountain pass roads such as the Deutsche Alpenstraße may be closed between November and April. Summer is warm and the roads to Neuschwanstein can be congested, particularly on summer weekends.
Car rental price in Munich
The table below shows the lowest all-inclusive weekly rate for renting a car in Munich, with full insurance and zero excess included. What you actually pay depends on the supplier, availability and how far ahead you book. Check the current price in the search above.
| Car type | From, 7 days |
|---|---|
| Small car (economy) | from €306 |
| Mid-size car | from €328 |
| Large car / SUV | from €388 |
Measured at 23 airports in September 2026, for a 7-day rental starting 10–17 October 2026. All-inclusive, zero excess, no credit card required. Prices vary by supplier, availability and how far ahead you book.
These prices typically include full insurance and zero excess when booking an all-inclusive rental. Prices can vary significantly between providers. If you want to avoid hidden costs, it’s worth taking a moment to compare car rental companies and rental conditions before booking. At MarSoleil, you can also find options without a credit card and no deposit.
