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Top tips for renting a car at Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport
- Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport has a Rental Car Center at the terminal on Howell Avenue, making your connection to the city center more comfortable. Getting a rental vehicle ensures you can navigate Milwaukee and its neighboring cities conveniently, helping you balance work and leisure in style. You can also confidently utilize a car rental at Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport because the rental car center performs strict hygiene maintenance on the vehicles, including enhanced cleaning and disinfection of high-touch areas.
- You can drive to the Rental Car Center during drop-off from the city center using I-94, I-43 S, and WI-119 E routes. After reaching the airport, follow the road signs directing you to the Car Rental Returns section. Park your vehicle and walk to the terminal for your departure after finishing the drop-off procedures.
- The companies offering a car rental at Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport have a relatively short waiting time when returning your ride. A staff quickly checks the vehicle for mileage, fuel, and any damage before sending you off after completing and signing the rental contract. Moreover, after-hours services provided by most companies enable you to leave your car at the return parking lot, drop your keys and contract in a designated drop box before departing.
- Despite having one of the shortest commute durations among urban regions, it is advisable to adjust your itinerary to avoid rush hours during your stay in Milwaukee. Congestion leaving the city starts from approximately 4 pm to 5.30 pm, whereas traffic going into the city begins from about 7 am to 8.30 am. Another challenge you may encounter is in using the after-hours service. In such instances, the car rental offices contact you after finishing the car check during business hours. As such, you remain responsible for the vehicle while waiting for standard working hours.
- Book your rental car at Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport at least 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport
How can you reach the car rental offices after arriving at Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport?
You can easily access the rental car offices at the airport's main terminal after your arrival. Milwaukee-Mitchell car rental center is near the Baggage Claim area, with the counters sitting on the main airport parking garage's first floor directly across Baggage Claim. You can also conveniently stroll to the parking structure on the ground floor to pick up your preferred vehicle and begin your Milwaukee visit in comfort.
What services are available at the rental car center at Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport?
You can get some companies offering unique services such as infant seats, child seats, booster seats, and hand controls to address different travelers' needs. Furthermore, some offices feature self-service kiosks that increase efficiency and convenience for hassle-free transactions. The center's after-hours drop-off and pick-up availability ensure you can conveniently access the rental car service, even when traveling at night.
Which car rental companies deliver the most convenience at Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport?
Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport car rental offices like Hertz have Rewards services that let you efficiently pick up your vehicle without waiting in line for receipts. In addition, Dollar, Enterprise, Avis, Hertz, and Budget incorporate a free cancellation program that enhances your convenience when facing emergencies.
What documentation does Milwaukee-Mitchell's rental car center require for a transaction?
You must be at a minimum of 21 years to get a car rental at Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport. Additionally, you must present a major credit card and a driver's license in your name to transact with most companies. International drivers can rent a vehicle from the rental center by providing a valid foreign driving license. Notably, all driver's licenses must incorporate a photograph since most rental companies do not accept digital licenses. Foreigners whose documents feature a non-Latin-based alphabet must also show an International Driver's Permit for translation purposes.
What is the best rental car company at Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies at Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport are Budget (6.7, 61 reviews), and Dollar (6.7, 59 reviews).
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.
Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport car rental reviews and directory All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Alamo
8.8
Very good
Read 20 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
7.8
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Standard
10.0 Wonderful
Katharine, May 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Tarak, May 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Paul, May 2021
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Staff was great and very helpful.Cons:
I can’t think of a thing that would have made my experience better.6.8 Okay
Alex, Jul 2020
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The quoted price was $29.95 plus taxes per day with 200 miles per day. Somehow, I wound up being charged $265 for a 4 day rental. That alone is enough to upset me because obviously the quoted price was hiding extra fees or other costs.8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Jul 2020
Pros:
Very Friendly staff and smooth pickup and dropoff experience.Budget
6.7
Okay
Read 46 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
7.0
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anthony, Sep 2024
4.0 Mediocre
charles, Jun 2024
Intermediate SUV
4.0 Mediocre
Heather, Jun 2024
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Intermediate SUV
Dollar
6.7
Okay
Read 44 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
6.7
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8.0 Very good
Karen, Dec 2023
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Economy
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, May 2021
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on 2nd day dashboard said tire air pressure low. garage took a nail and some staples out of the right rear tire and said the tread was worn.8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Pros:
I got the Nissan Pathfinder I wanted and it was a good driveCons:
When I dropped the car off, luckily I stayed around for the person to examine. She told me I had not filled up the gas - but actually, I did, to just above 1/2, as the the tank was right at 1/2 when I picked it up. She told me this wasn't correct, but after a few minutes of me telling her I definitely left the car with more gas than I started with, she said it was cool - but if I had just left it, I would have been charged extra for refueling.4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Apr 2021
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Our check engine light came on 3 days into our trip. We called dollar and they said to drop it off at the nearest rental location. No offer to come out to us to swap cars. We asked if a car would be ready when we arrived and they said yes. We arrived in Louisville and the attendant said they didn't have any cars for us. We ended up checking in at the hertz counter. Debby was very helpful and she did find us a car. But the experience overall was not good.6.0 Okay
Beth, Mar 2021
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Pick-up staff were so-so; drop off-fine. no real encounter thereCons:
Vehicle needed maintenance; several signs on the dashboard recommending service; tire light came on; my brother filled 3 out of the 4 tires which were in the 20# range. Only one tire nearly correctly filled.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Wonderful
Read 4 reviewsCleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
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10.0 Wonderful
Greg, Oct 2024
Premium
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2021
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The staff were all extremely friendly10.0 Wonderful
Lisa, Mar 2022
Sixt
8.0
Very good
Read 3 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.5
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Full-size
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Premium
10.0 Wonderful
Tmac999, Jul 2024
Standard
Thrifty
7.4
Good
Read 15 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.2
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9.6 Wonderful
Kathryn, Oct 2020
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Exterior needed a wash.4.8 Mediocre
Debbie, Oct 2020
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when I got to rental counter in Mke- Marie argueed with me re. me wanting to return the car with a full tank of gas- so I got taken- a 10 gallon tank at $2 a gallon - and was charged 27....Cons:
when I got to rental counter in Mke- Marie argueed with me re. me wanting to return the car with a full tank of gas- so I got taken- a 10 gallon tank at $2 a gallon - and was charged 27....explain it better and given me my options- car was too small .....2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2020
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NoneCons:
Our reservation for a speciality van was at noon. We arrived at the location at 12:07 and the location was closed. The sign on the door and the website both said the location was open until 2:00. Avis was very unhelpful, insisting that it was my fault for “missing my appointment.” I told them that there were several steps they could have taken to make the situation a more customer service friendly experience, when the rental office saw they had a specialized reservation at noon, and they closed early, they should have had the courtesy to call us to alert us that our reservation was at closing time. The evening before, I called Avis to confirm the reservation, at that point the agent should have mentioned that the location closes at the time of my reservation. Neither steps were taken. I ended up having to drive to an airport location, and pick up a much smaller car, they didn’t have my specialty van in stock. I now have to pay $400 in shipping to get the remaining items shipped that was intended to go into the van. Avis customer service has been unhelpful, and maintains this is “my fault.” Buyer beware.9.6 Wonderful
Fred, Jun 2020
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Good car that was clean and hadn't been smoked in before my trip.Cons:
I'm not a big fan of the Milwaukee Airport. The signage is awful. I got lost trying to get back to the concourse.4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jan 2020
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Never again this was my worst rental experience ever. I would never use Kayak or Thrifty again.Cons:
Using any rental company never using Kayak9.2 Wonderful
Robert, Jan 2020
Pros:
AffordableCons:
Car was dirty inside and out. Customer service rep was rude at the counter. Very short tempered and rude.One location in Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport
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5300 South Howell Avenue
+1 414 482 8345
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4.0 Mediocre
Andrew, Apr 2024
Pickup truck
9.6 Wonderful
Chris, Dec 2019
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Staff was friendly and picking up and dropping off the car was quick!Cons:
Nothing really6.0 Okay
Kate, Aug 2023
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2023
Supplier choice
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2022
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Oct 2022
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5300 S Howell Ave
+1 414 747 5200
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Joanna, Oct 2021
2.0 Poor
Super, Oct 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Jeff, Mar 2021
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Very!! Our flight didn’t land until 6:20 and I didn’t get to the counter until 6:30, but they waited for me! They called on our layover to verify we were still coming - and they usually close at 6:00 I think.8.0 Very good
Anonymous, May 2023
Intermediate
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2727 E Layton Ave
1-414-489-6600
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5300 S Howell Ave
+1 833 571 5614
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5300 South Howell Avenue Milwaukee, WI US
+1 914 368 0091
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