We've put together a guide for renters parking a car in Munich. Auto Europe has great rates on international one-way rentals so you can take your rental car to Zurich, Salzburg or Prague at a great low rate.
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Many car rental suppliers will allow you to travel outside Germany without charging additional car rental fees, although there are specific cases in which restrictions or charges may apply. Most commonly, traveling to Eastern Europe with a rental car out of Germany has very specific requirements for this to be allowed.
As mentioned above briefly, third party liability and fire insurance are both mandatory, and fortunately these are included in all car rental rates in Germany when you book with Auto Europe, but CDW and Theft protection are not required, as some credit card companies will provide these insurance extras for you.
Can I rent a car in Switzerland and drive to a nearby country? Cross-border travel is permitted to Austira, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden only.
Do I need a vignette for my rental car? Yes, just as you must pay tolls when driving a rental car, you must also ensure you have a valid vignette sticker. Cars without vignettes are spotted by roadside cameras and will incur a heavy fine, which will be handed on to the rental company.
Rental cars are slapped with Germany's 16% Value Added Tax (VAT), registration fee, and airport fees (but rates do include the required third-party liability insurance). These additional fees may equal up to 25% of the daily rental.
Munich is an extremely walkable city. The old town and surrounding areas can easily be explored on foot, as can all of the city's parks, and the main shopping area is completely pedestrianized.