Car hire Piazza Armando Diaz, 6

Piazza Diaz is an area in Milan that is surrounded by interesting attractions and famous educational institutions. The piazza is located near the city centre so it makes for a good starting point for tours around this fashion capital of the world. From this area, you can arrange for budget car rental and take a drive along some of the most popular attractions surrounding the piazza.

Some people, however, opt to arrange for cheap car hire in Milan – Piazza Diaz after they have explored the area and when they are ready to take day trips along the outskirts of Milan. This may be a more sensible choice considering that the piazza and its surrounding areas can get really congested with traffic. It's better to take public transport or walk. From the piazza, head for the Castello Sforzesco by Parco Sempione. This is where you will find a variety of museums and art galleries under one roof. Museum exhibits range from ancient to contemporary art, historical artefacts and even Egyptian relics.

From the castle, drive to Santa Maria delle Grazie, a church that houses the famous Last Supper painting by Leonardo da Vinci. You can also visit known universities in the vicinity. These include the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, the Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi and the University of Milan Studies.

A trip to Milan will never be complete without shopping. Within the Piazza Diaz, you will find the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, considered the mother of all shopping malls. You will find upscale shops housed in a magnificent 19th century palace.

After seeing Milan, take your cheap car hire in Milan – Piazza Diaz and head for the outskirts to interesting attractions such as Bergamo, Monza and Crespi d'Adda.