Car Hire Munich

Parking in Munich

• Parking Garage Elisenhof (81925) is open 24/7, close to the Alter Botanical Gardens, the historical section of the city including the Pinakothek Der Moderne.
• Salvatorgarage (80333) is open 24/7, close to the Hofgarten, the Munich Residenz and the Finanzgarten.
• Pschoor Garage (80331) is open 24/7, close to Marienplatz, Munich City Museum and Karlsplatz.

Key roads in Munich

• The 2R connects Munich as a ring road. It also joins various other roads together including the 11 to the north and south.
• The 99 Autobahn is an outer ring partly circling Munich, allowing for traffic to connect with other autobahns.
• The A8 Autobahn passes through Munich. Beginning at the border between Luxembourg and Germany, it travels all the way to the border with Austria.

How to get from Munich to Salzburg

It takes a little under two hours to drive the 89.8 miles from Munich to Salzburg.

1. Leave the car rental car park at Elisenhof
2. Take the A8 to Salzburg for one hour and 24 minutes
3. Continue on to the A995 (signposted for Salzburg)
4. Keep left to stay on the A8 and then stay left for the A1, before taking exit 288 to merge on to Salzburger Str./B150.

How to get from Munich to Dachau

Munich is just a 35-minute drive from Dachau. Just merge onto the B2R from Munich and follow this until you see the B304. Continue on this until you see signposts for Dachau.

Best places to stay in Munich

BEYOND by Geisel

Marienplatz 22, 80331, Munich

A boutique hotel showing off Munich at its finest. With suites spanning two levels, you are truly in the lap of luxury. Your very own private chef will happily cook you your favourite meal at any time of day. Note that children under 12 are not allowed to stay here.

Hotel Munchen Palace

Trogerstrasse 21, 81675, Munich

Based in the Bogenhausen quarter, this stands between the Friedensengel Monument and the Prinzregententheater. The shops are a short distance away and there is private parking for your rental car. With a contemporary but classical style, this family-run hotel has a grand feel but welcoming.

Hotel Laimer Hof

Laimer Str 40, 80639, Munich

History lovers will be transported back to the 19th century in this beautiful neo-Renaissance villa. Situated close to the Nymphenburg Palace, this hotel is in a prime location for a few famous festivals, including Oktoberfest.

Best places to eat in Munich

Restaurant Pils Corner

Dachauer Str.288, 80992, Munich

A perfect place to showcase local German cuisine. This family-run restaurant is a bit off the tourist path, but it is well worth the short drive out. Expect delicious steak, calamari and Balkan dishes. You won’t regret going the extra mile.

Nur Einmal Leben

Riesenfeldstr. 72, 80809, Munich

A vegan-friendly Mediterranean restaurant, serving dinner just a short distance from the BMW Museum. Using great local ingredients and a warm atmosphere, this cozy restaurant has everything needed to enjoy a lovely meal after sightseeing.

Oanh 65

Lindwurmstrasse 65, 80337, Munich

If you’re wanting to take a detour from the local cuisine, Oanh 65 is right up your street. An Asian restaurant near to the Marienplatz, this has all you want from Vietnamese food. A friendly style and great pricing will solidify this as a favourite for the whole family.

Best things to do in and around Munich

Tour of Allianz Arena and FC Bayern Museum

Werner-Heisenberg-Alle 25, 80939, Munich

Even if you’re not a football fan, this is a memorable experience for travellers to Munich. See where some of the greatest footballers have played and the history of one of the oldest football clubs in Germany. With a combi ticket, you can do both in one day.

Mini-Munich

Kultur & Spielraum eV, Ursulastrasse 5, 80802, Munich

Perfect for the little travellers in your party, this takes place over the summer holidays and creates a city run entirely by children aged seven to 15 years old. They can work, study, earn money and run businesses, schools and get involved in politics. This holiday programme has inspired over 200 similar initiatives across Germany and internationally.

Deutsches Museum

Museumsinsel 1, 80538, Munich

One of the world’s largest science museums, with hands-on exhibits and experiments you can conduct over five buildings. This is the perfect day out for those big and little scientists in the family.