Car rentals in Memmingen

Part of our guide to car hire in Germany.

Driving and Parking in Memmingen: What You Need to Know

• Rules of the road: Germany drives on the right. The limit is 50 km/h in built-up areas and 100 km/h on rural roads, and 130 km/h is the recommended speed on Autobahn sections without a posted limit. Many stretches around Memmingen carry a lower posted limit, so follow the signs rather than the advisory figure.
• Where the city sits: Memmingen, in Bavaria, lies at the crossing of the A7, which runs north to Ulm and south to Kempten and Füssen, and the A96, which runs east to Munich and south-west towards Lindau and Austria. A hire car is the simplest way to use both roads.
• No low emission zone: Memmingen has no low emission zone, so a hire car needs no green sticker in the city. The nearest German city that requires one is Augsburg, about 68 km away, so check the windscreen for a sticker at collection if you plan to drive there or to Munich.
• The old town: The old town is small enough to walk, and about 2 km of town wall frames it. The market place sits at the centre, with farmers' markets on Tuesday and Saturday mornings, so leave the car outside and walk in.
• Car parks in the centre: The Parkhaus Karstadt on Sedanstraße has about 240 spaces, and car parks on Bahnhofstraße serve the railway station. One guide gives an average of about €1.00 an hour for garages in the centre, but no rate for each car park, so confirm the tariff at the entrance.
• Street parking: Street parking near the market place is paid and time-limited in many places, and the sign and the machine at the space are the rule that counts. Never park in a loading area or on a pavement, and leave the ticket where it is visible.
• The airport: Memmingen Airport lies about 4 km east of the city, in Memmingerberg. From the A96, leave at Memmingen Ost and follow the airport signs.
• Fuel: Petrol stations sell Super E10 (the standard 95 octane petrol) and diesel. Confirm the fuel type for your car in your booking confirmation before you refuel, and return the car with the fuel level stated in your terms.
• Keeping the car overnight: Ask your hotel whether it has parking and what it charges before you book. A car left on the street should be parked in a marked bay with a valid ticket.
• Equipment: German law requires a warning triangle, a first-aid kit and a reflective vest in the car. Hire cars are normally equipped, and you can confirm this at collection.
• Winter driving: Tyres with the Alpine symbol are required in snow, ice, slush or black ice. Tyres marked only M+S have not been accepted since 1 October 2024, and winter hires normally come fitted correctly. Allgäu roads can be slower after snow, so allow extra time.
• Phone and alcohol: Holding a phone while driving costs €100 and one point. The alcohol limit is 0.5 per mille, and 0.0 applies to novice drivers and drivers under 21. Treat any alcohol before driving as a risk.
• Speed cameras: Fixed and mobile speed cameras operate on German roads, including in towns and in roadworks zones on the Autobahn. Fines are issued to the registered keeper, so the supplier can pass the charge and an administration fee to the driver. Keep to the posted limit throughout.
• Move over and emergency vehicles: On the Autobahn, drivers form a lane for emergency vehicles in congestion by moving to the left and right edges of the carriageway. Do this as soon as traffic slows, and never stop in the lane on the Autobahn except in an emergency.
• Tolls and Austria: Germany has no general toll for cars. Austria, which lies close to the south, uses a motorway vignette, and cross-border travel is commonly subject to the supplier's prior authorisation, so confirm both before you drive to Austria.
• Before you drive away: Photograph the car on all four sides, the wheels, the windscreen and the interior at collection and again at return.

Top Places to Visit from Memmingen by Car

• Ulm and Neu-Ulm — about 55 km north, in roughly 32 minutes by the A7. The city on the Danube is home to the tallest church spire in the world, and the drive suits a half-day.
• Lindau — about 68 km south-west, in roughly 51 minutes. The island town on Lake Constance is a short step from Austria and Switzerland, so ask the supplier about cross-border terms if you plan to continue.
• Munich — about 113 km east, in roughly 1 hour 6 minutes by the A96. The drive is straightforward, but the city has its own parking charges and restrictions, so park at an outer station and take the train in.
• Ottobeuren — about 11 km from the city. The town is known for its Benedictine abbey and basilica, and the short drive suits an afternoon or a stop on the way to the Allgäu.
• Kempten — about 35 km south on the A7, the same road that continues to Füssen. The Allgäu's largest town makes a practical stop on the way to the mountains.
• Neuschwanstein Castle — about 75 km south-east, in roughly 1 hour, measured from Memmingen Airport. Take the A7 to the Füssen exit, then follow the signs to Schwangau and the castles, about 7 km from the exit. The B17 through road in Schwangau is closed from 15 September 2026 to about 18 December 2026, and the detour runs through Hohenschwangau, so allow significantly more time.

When is the Best Time to Hire a Car in Memmingen?

Peak season: June to August is the busiest period for visitors, with long daylight hours that suit the day trips above. Day trips to Lake Constance and the castles near Füssen suit these months, and an early start leaves more of the day for the destination.

Shoulder season: April to May and September to October bring steadier traffic and milder weather. Roads are easier to read, and a day on the Autobahn is less tiring than in the heat of July.

Low season: November to March is the quietest period for visitors. Daylight is limited, and winter tyre rules apply in wintry conditions. Allow extra time on the Autobahn after snow, and plan longer drives to leave and arrive in daylight.

Advance booking: Book several weeks ahead for the summer, and earlier for automatic cars or larger vehicles. Free cancellation means booking early carries no penalty.

How Payment Works for Car Hire in Memmingen

A rental prepayment confirms your booking online with Instant Confirmation, and you pay the balance directly to the supplier on arrival. The price and vehicle class shown at booking are the terms you receive at the desk, and cancellation is free. The supplier may place an excess hold on the main driver's credit card, so check that the card in the driver's name has enough available limit.

Car Hire Pick-Up Locations in Memmingen

Your booking confirmation from eCarBookers locks in your price and your vehicle class before you arrive. You pay the balance at the desk on collection, and the terms confirmed at booking are the terms you receive. Always confirm your hire in advance to guarantee your price from the moment you collect the keys.

• Memmingen Airport (FMM)
• Memmingen Railway Station
• Memmingen Downtown