Registered DriveNow users can grab a car right at MUC
DriveNow car sharing runs from Munich Airport (MUC) into the city, best for drivers already set up with a German car-share account who want their own wheels for a 1–3 day urban stay. Cars sit in marked DriveNow/SHARE NOW areas in the airport car parks near Terminals 1 and 2, and you pay per minute or per hour instead of a fixed taxi fare to the city, which usually runs around €70.
Cars are parked in specific airport zones: look for DriveNow/SHARE NOW signs in the multi-storey car parks by Terminal 2 and close to Terminal 1, then unlock via the app once you land. Expect typical city cars and compact models; larger vehicles are limited and get snapped up fast, especially around 07:00–09:00 and 17:00–20:00. Fuel and insurance are bundled into the per‑minute or per‑hour rate shown in the app.
Trips from MUC into central Munich usually take 30–45 minutes via the A92 and A9, depending on traffic and the Mittlerer Ring, which can clog badly at rush hour. Drop-off must be inside the Munich DriveNow business area shown in the app, not at random suburbs or other cities, and parking rules inside that zone follow local street signs and resident zones (for example “Anwohner mit Parkausweis” means you can’t leave the car there).
Costs stay predictable if you watch the live rate in the app: short hops under 30 minutes often land in the €15–€25 range, while slow peaks on the A9 can push a 45–60 minute run closer to €30–€40. The app sometimes offers fixed-price packages for airport trips, which can beat a metered ride if you hit traffic on the A9 or get caught at the tunnel near Allianz Arena.
To start from the airport, you need mobile data to open the car and a valid driving licence already verified in your DriveNow/SHARE NOW profile; onboarding new users can take hours and should not be started at baggage claim. Most cars are automatics, but always check the transmission and fuel type in the app before reserving, especially if you are not used to German diesel rules or low‑emission zones.
Step-by-step from arrivals to driving off
- 1. After landing at Terminal 1 or 2, turn off airplane mode and open the DriveNow/SHARE NOW app while you’re still at the gate.
- 2. In the app, search for Munich Airport and reserve a car in the marked airport zone near your terminal, checking the rate and fuel level.
- 3. Follow airport signs to the car parks: Parkhaus P20 for Terminal 2 or the signed DriveNow area near Terminal 1, usually a 5–10 minute walk.
- 4. Stand next to the reserved car, then unlock it using the app; inspect for damage and confirm any issues through the app screen.
- 5. Enter your PIN on the in‑car unit, adjust seat and mirrors, and check that the included fuel card is in the glovebox for long drives.
- 6. Drive out following signs to the A92, then A9 toward München-Zentrum, watching for speed limits that shift between 80 km/h and 120 km/h.
- 7. Inside the Munich business area on the map, park in a legal on‑street or approved public spot, end the rental in the app, and wait for the cost summary to appear.
One tip: screenshot the business area map over Wi‑Fi at the airport so if your data drops in the city, you still know where you’re allowed to end the rental.