Rent a Car in Downtown Augsburg

Rent a car in Augsburg city center with 7 rental companies and one of Bavaria's most historic cities as your base. Augsburg, founded by the Romans in 15 BC, is Bavaria's third largest city and is located 70 km northwest of Munich. With a rental car you can comfortably explore the Romantische Straße, the Bavarian Alps and surrounding castles.

Augsburg's Fuggerei, the world's oldest social housing project from 1516, and the impressive Rathaus at Rathausplatz are the city's crown jewels. The city is located at the confluence of the Lech and Wertach rivers and motorway A8 provides quick access to Munich (70 km, 50 min) and Ulm (80 km west, 55 min). Drive north along the Romantische Straße toward Donauwörth (45 km) and Nördlingen (75 km) for medieval towns in pristine condition.

Take A96 south toward Landsberg am Lech (45 km) and further toward Füssen and Neuschwanstein (120 km, 90 min). With 7 rental companies in the city center, there are good opportunities to find the right vehicle at the right price – always compare. How long does it take to drive from Augsburg to Munich?

It's approximately 70 km and takes about 50 minutes via motorway A8 heading east. Can I drive to Neuschwanstein from Augsburg? Yes, Schloss Neuschwanstein is located approximately 120 km south and can be reached in about 90 minutes via A96 and B17 toward Füssen.

Is it possible to pick up a rental car in Augsburg and return it at Munich airport? Yes, most rental companies offer this – Munich Airport is approximately 90 km northeast of Augsburg and can be reached in approximately 70 minutes.

We compare prices from all major providers at Augsburg Center so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.