We are to stay in Munich for a few days before heading to garmisch. We d like to rent a car while in garmisch. For a smooth and reasonably priced rental car option, would you rent out of Munich, the Munich airport or garmisch? The garmisch option looked quite expensive. We eventually would fly out Of Munich airport
Posted by
Schwerin
3323 posts
For best price do not rent at airport or train stations. They have station surcharge per day of rent. Munich outskirt stations shall be the best price. Sixt provides an overview of their Munich stations with best prices.
Avoid having a car in the center of Munich - not a real benefit compared to public transport.
Posted by
8479 posts
Also, the Munich Airport is on the North side of Munich, the opposite side of town from Garmisch.
Perhaps you can compare renting cars on websites like kayak.com
Posted by
NYC area
3019 posts
We rent through gemut.com and pick up and return at the airport. Done this many times, although we’ve never spent a night in Munich. We always head to our first destination upon arrival.
Munich airport is out of the way in the opposite direction from Garmisch if you’re staying in Munich.
My advice is to check with Andy Bestor at gemut.com for prices and advice.
Posted by
Lakewood, Colorado
19312 posts
I've asked for quotes from Gemut numerous times. I always ask for the price with an insurance waiver (I don't trust credit card insurance, having read the small print and read reports from people who did and regretted it.). He always refuses to quote it like I asked him to. I've stopped trying.