Rent a Car at Madison Downtown

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Madison Downtown (M7N)

Address:

1136 East Washington Avenue,
Madison, WI, Wisconsin, 53703, United States

Phone:

(1) 608-251-2181

Hours of Operation:

Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Holiday Hours:

2025
MEMORIAL DAY   May  26  closed
INDEPENDENCE DY   July  4  closed
LABOR DAY   September  1  closed
THANKSGIVING   November  27  closed
CHRISTMAS   December  25  closed

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Location Information
Fastbreak Service
Proceed to Budget rental counter. Show your drivers license and identify yourself as a Fastbreak member. The Budget rental agent will provide you with your preprinted contract and keys.
General Directions
COUNTER: Counter is located between N Ingersoll St and N Few St.

CARS: On-site.

RETURNS: Same as pick-up.

AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Accepted. Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & keys in the key drop box which located on the side of the building next to the garage door. Remember to take your peronal belongings with you.

Downtown Madison Car Rental

Budget on East Washington Avenue in Downtown Madison is the perfect place to grab a ride from the city’s main attractions. After viewing outstanding paintings and other forms of art at the Common Wealth Gallery, walk over to Budget for a car rental in Madison, WI. Need a change of scenery? Rent a car in Madison and you can escape the city to visit Lake Wisconsin Resort or to enjoy a weekend of brewery tours in Milwaukee. 

Of course, there’s plenty to do around town, too, so pick up a cheap rental car in Madison, WI, and visit some popular attractions. Several hundred mustards are waiting to be tasted at the unique National Mustard Museum. Middleton Bike Park is perfect for an afternoon of mountain biking. Rent an SUV, load up your bike, and hit the trails. A luxury car rental is perfect for cruising around the Hilldale Shopping Center. 

Budget locations across Madison make it easy to return your car. And if you’re flying out of the airport, easily drop off rental cars to Budget at the Dane County Regional Airport.

Neighborhood Landmarks

  • On US-151

  • Across from the Metro Transit offices

  • Three blocks from Yahara River Parkway

     

Popular Rental Options in Madison

  • Economy Cars: When Lake Monona just isn’t cutting it, rent an economy car and take a trip over to Milwaukee and Lake Michigan. 

  • Full-Size Cars: The Glenway Golf Course is calling. Pack up your golf clubs into the trunk of a full-size car rental and spend the day hitting the greens. 

  • Minivans: Camping chairs, coolers, towels, friends, and paddleboards can fit into a minivan rental for days at Lake Monona.

 

See Prices & Available Cars

Pick up a car rental at Budget on East Washington Avenue in Downtown Madison. To view available rental cars and their prices, simply complete our quick and easy reservation form. First, select a pickup date and time. Second, find a return location. Third, choose a drop-off date and time. Finally, click “Select My Car.” Find cheap car rentals in Madison, WI, and make a reservation today!

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