You’ll find the city of Milan on the plain in the centre of the north of Italy with the foothills of the Alps just to the north. It’s a major city of northern Italy. If you’re hiring a car from Milan’s Malpensa Airport, you’ll find yourself 30 miles north-west of the city, closer to the Swiss border than the city centre. The airport stands next to the River Ticino on the border between Lombardy and Piedmont regions. The main terminal, Terminal One, receives most passengers both domestically and internationally. The terminal access road links straight onto the SP52 road and the trunk road network for an easy drive to Milan itself, so it’s ideally placed.
Rent a car from Milan Malpensa Airport and drive into Milan. You’ll find yourself apparently entering a busy and confusing road network. But persevere: Milan’s roads are much better than many other Italian cities, and there’s no better way to take in all of the city’s beautiful sights. Having a car means you’ll be able to tour the major sights, like the Gothic cathedral, San Siro stadium, La Scala opera house and Galleria Vittoria Emanuele historic shopping mall. And spend some time browsing the lively cafes, street markets and design boutiques that have made Milan famous.
