FMM · Car hire for skiing
Memmingen Airport car hire for a ski trip
- 67 ski areas within reach
- Nearest: Nesselwang 65 km
- Winter rules: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy
A car makes sense if you want to ski more than one resort or stay outside the village. Compare cars at Memmingen Airport, check the winter rules for every country on your route, and see what a door-to-door transfer would cost instead.
Compares rental companies at the airport through QEEQ · ask for winter tyres and chains when you book
Winter driving rules on your route
Germany
Winter tyres required whenever there is snow, slush or ice
- There is no fixed date: in snow, slush, black ice or frost you must drive on winter tyres with the Alpine (mountain-and-snowflake) symbol.
- Fines start at €60 plus a penalty point.
Austria
Winter tyres required in wintry conditions, 1 Nov – 15 Apr
- From 1 November to 15 April, cars must have winter tyres (M+S or snowflake marking) on all wheels when there is snow, slush or ice on the road.
- Snow chains on two drive wheels are an alternative only when the road is completely or almost completely covered with snow or ice; keep to 50 km/h with chains.
- Fines start at €35 and can reach €5,000 if others are endangered.
Switzerland
No winter-tyre law, but chains where signed; motorway vignette CHF 40
- Switzerland has no legal winter-tyre requirement, but you must keep control of the car; if you crash on summer tyres you can be held liable and your insurer may not pay in full.
- Snow chains are compulsory where a “snow chains mandatory” sign is shown.
- Using Swiss motorways needs a vignette (sticker or e-vignette), CHF 40 a year.
Italy
Winter tyres or chains on board on signed roads, 15 Nov – 15 Apr
- From 15 November to 15 April, on roads covered by an ordinance (most mountain and many main roads), cars must have winter tyres (M+S) or carry approved chains of the right size.
- Fines run from €87 to €344, and police can stop you continuing in bad weather.
Official and national motoring sources, checked 10 October 2026. Local signs always apply.
Drive or transfer? Resorts from Memmingen Airport
| Resort | Road distance | Driving time | Private transfer instead |
|---|---|---|---|
| NesselwangGermany | 65 km | 45 min | See prices |
| Bad HindelangGermany | 79 km | 58 min | See prices |
| OberjochGermany | 79 km | 58 min | See prices |
| GunzesriedGermany | 82 km | 1 h 6 min | See prices |
| HirscheggAustria | 96 km | 1 h 16 min | See prices |
| OberstdorfAustria | 96 km | 1 h 16 min | See prices |
| BerwangAustria | 109 km | 1 h 42 min | See prices |
| LermoosAustria | 114 km | 1 h 46 min | See prices |
| BezauAustria | 117 km | 2 h 3 min | See prices |
| EhrwaldAustria | 118 km | 2 h 5 min | See prices |
| DamülsAustria | 138 km | 3 h 16 min | See prices |
| MellauAustria | 138 km | 3 h 16 min | See prices |
More ski areas within reach of Memmingen Airport
Straight-line distance from the airport (road distance is longer). Ski areas with at least 15 km of mapped runs.
- Hinterstaufen51 km · 18 km runs
- Skiarena Steibis55 km · 16 km runs
- Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn60 km · 26 km runs
- Skigebiet Fellhorn/Kanzelwand71 km · 31 km runs
- Bödele71 km · 21 km runs
- Skigebiet Heuberg Arena/Walmendingerhorn73 km · 30 km runs
- Skigebiet Diedamskopf74 km · 36 km runs
- Mellau77 km · 24 km runs
- Skigebiet Damüls-Mellau81 km · 89 km runs
- Damüls82 km · 66 km runs
- Warth-Schröcken82 km · 52 km runs
- Ehrwalder Alm87 km · 18 km runs
- Laterns-Gapfohl88 km · 24 km runs
- Lech/Zürs89 km · 120 km runs
- Venet97 km · 17 km runs
Ask for winter kit
Request winter tyres and snow chains (or socks) when you book, and check they are in the car before you leave the airport.
Plan for ski bags
A compact car rarely fits four people and their skis. Book a size up or add a roof box, and check the luggage space for your group.
Parking in resort
Many ski villages are car-free or charge for parking; check where your accommodation lets you park before you drive up.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need winter tyres for a hire car from Memmingen Airport?
Germany: Winter tyres required whenever there is snow, slush or ice. Austria: Winter tyres required in wintry conditions, 1 Nov – 15 Apr. Switzerland: No winter-tyre law, but chains where signed; motorway vignette CHF 40. Italy: Winter tyres or chains on board on signed roads, 15 Nov – 15 Apr. Ask the rental company to confirm the car has winter tyres, and whether chains are included.
Which ski resorts can I drive to from Memmingen Airport?
By road: Nesselwang (65 km, about 45 min), Bad Hindelang (79 km, about 58 min), Oberjoch (79 km, about 58 min). Other ski areas near the airport include Hinterstaufen (51 km in a straight line), Skiarena Steibis (55 km in a straight line), Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn (60 km in a straight line), Skigebiet Fellhorn/Kanzelwand (71 km in a straight line), Bödele (71 km in a straight line).
Is a hire car cheaper than a ski transfer?
For one resort and a group of four, a private transfer is often comparable once fuel, parking and winter equipment are added; the table on this page shows the transfer price beside each drive. A car wins if you want to ski several resorts during the week.
Can I take a hire car across a border?
Usually, but many companies charge a cross-border fee or need to be told in advance. Check the terms before you book if your resort is in another country.
Car hire at Memmingen Airport
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