NATIONAL Rental Cars at Munich Airport

National Car Hire at Munich Airport, is open every day of the week from 07:00 to 23:59. Customers are welcome to hire a vehicle directly from the rental counters at the airport, or in advance using the form above. National is one of many car hire companies at Munich Airport.

It is often recommended to rather book a vehicle in advance to ensure its availability. It is also advisable to reserve any extra items of equipment you will need on your journey beforehand, such as safety seats for young children or a satellite navigation system, which will ensure that you easily find any destination. The GPS units offered by car hire companies also usually come with thousands of pre-programmed points of interest, which can be very useful to find the nearest hotels, restaurants, shopping centers, tourist attractions, gas stations etc. National’s website is comprehensive with a booking process which is easy to understand. Simply fill in the required details and follow the instructions on the website. Their website also displays all the vehicle categories available for hire at Munich Airport, along with pictures and details of example vehicles in each category. Customers will therefore choose a vehicle category when renting a vehicle, rather than a car by its specific make and model. The capacities for luggage and passengers indicated should only be used as a general guideline, as the vehicles may vary depending on their manufacture.

There are many vehicle categories offered by National, ranging from smaller to larger sized choices. The VW Fox 1.0 is an example vehicle found in the Mini category, a great option for city driving, featuring air bags, ABS Brakes, five seat-belts, space for two luggage items and a manual transmission. Since this little car seats up to five people, it is ideal for single drivers, couples and even small families. Another popular choice among many renters is the Economy category, as these vehicles are usually very fuel efficient and offer good value for money. They also come with air conditioning, air bags, AM FM stereo with a cassette player and space for five passengers. An example vehicle in this class is the Opel Corsa 1.2. Vehicles of a similar size can be hired from the Compact category, such as the Seat Leon 1.6. Although these are all great vehicles, they don’t offer much room for luggage.

Customers who need extra space for large luggage items may find the vehicles in the Wagon categories more suitable. National offers the categories of Compact Wagon, Midsize Wagon, Standard Wagon, Full-size Wagon, Luxury Wagon and Specialty Wagon for these purposes. Most of these vehicles can store up to six luggage items and seat five passengers. The Opel Astra Caravan 1.6 is an example vehicle in the Compact Wagon category, the Opel Vectra Caravan 1.8 is found in the Midsize Wagon category, while the Audi A4 1.9 is available in the Standard Wagon category. Vehicles in the categories of Fullsize Wagon, Luxury Wagon and Specialty Wagon are automatic, such as the Mercedes Benz R320D 3.0, Mercedes E-Class T and Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse 2.2.

Premium and Luxury vehicles may be the ideal selection for business passengers arriving at Munich Airport, as these cars are more elegant and stylish than the ordinary rented vehicle. They also have more luxurious features, and are an excellent choice for presentation purposes. Examples include the Audi A6 2.7 and Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse 2.2. National also offers a wide variety of larger sized vehicles, such as the Renault Grande Espace 2.2 seating up to seven passengers, and the VW Caravelle 2.5, seating up to eight passengers. These are great vehicles for larger families and groups of travelers. They have a manual transmission, air bags, air conditioning and ABS brakes, amidst many other features.

National Car Hire was founded in 1947, and currently have their headquarters in St. Louis. They are part of a global strategic alliance with Europcar, and together these two car hire companies form the world’s largest car rental network. With over fifty years of experience, National has helped to add value to the car rental industry in many ways. In the 1970’s, National helped to pioneer the corporate-account business, and in 1987, they were the first company to offer a comprehensive frequent-renter program, called Emerald Club. Members of Emerald Club enjoy many exclusive benefits, such as counter bypass options and convenient e-receipts.

At Munich Airport, National requires the primary renter to be at least 21 years of age, and to have held a valid drivers license for at least one year prior to the rental date. An International Driving Permit may also be required if the primary renter does not reside in the European Union. The primary renter must also have a major credit card in his/her name in order to pay for the rental. Cash and checks are not usually accepted by car hire companies. Additional drivers can be added to the agreement, but they must meet the same requirements as the primary renter.

Address: Munich (Muenchen) Airport (MUCT01)
Serviced by Europcar
Flughafen Erding
Munich
Munich, DE – 85356
Germany

Telephone Number: +49 89 9788 0410