Cheap Car Rental at Milwaukee Mitchell Intl Airport (MKE)

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Milwaukee Mitchell Intl Apo (MKE)

Address:

5300 S Howell Ave,
Milwaukee, WI, Wisconsin, 53207, United States

Phone:

(1) 414-481-2411

Hours of Operation:

Sun - Thu 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM; Fri 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Holiday Hours:

2025
INDEPENDENCE   July  4 - July  4  08:00AM - 08:00PM
LABOR DAY   September  1  08:00AM - 10:00PM
THANKSGVING HDY   November  27 - November  28  08:00AM - 08:00PM
CHRISTMAS HDY   December  24 - December  25  08:00AM - 08:00PM
NEW YEAR HDY   December  31 - January  1  08:00AM - 08:00PM

Keydrop Location

If flying in, the rental counter is within the terminal with a short walk to the car lot.

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Location Information

Where Is Budget at the Milwaukee Mitchell Intl Apo?

Fastbreak Service
Airport Terminal - Counter Location
Proceed to the rentl counter located on the ground floor in the building across from bagge claim area. Present identification and receive your rental agreement. The counter representative will give the customer the keys & directions to their car.
FASTBREAK RETURN: Follow the airport signs for Car Rental return. You do not need to return to the counter to complete your rental. Record your mileage and fuel level on the rental agreement and drop it in the Budget Fastbreak return box. A closed rental agreement will be mailed to you within 48 hours.
General Directions
COUNTER: Proceed to our rental counter located on the ground floor in the building across from baggage claim.
**Local Renters** Customers arriving by car need to park in the public paid parking areas. Public parking is not permitted on the Budget lot.
CARS: Vehicles are on the ground floor of the parking structure, 3 rows back from the south entrance, within walking distance.
RETURNS: Follow signs marked "Rental Car Returns".
DRIVERS CIRCLE - FASTBREAK COUNTER
When you arrive, proceed to the rental coutner located on the ground floor in the building across from the counter. The manager or key person will have your contract ready and personally escort you to your vehicle.
Valet Return: If offered, you will be told about our service as you are escorted to your car.
After-hours Returns
Lock car. Place keys & contract in the drop box located on the Budget counter inside terminal.

Milwaukee Airport Rental Car Return

Milwaukee airport rental car return is in a parking lot near the terminal. Follow airport road signs for “Rental Car Return” and look for the Budget logo so you can find our area of the parking lot.

Milwaukee Airport Car Rental Information

Finding rental cars at the Milwaukee, WI Airport is fast, affordable, and easy when you rent a car with Budget. Rental cars can be costly, but Budget doesn’t break the bank—and as a bonus, our location at General Mitchell International Airport has a lot of great car rental options.

What is the best type of car to rent in Milwaukee?

From passenger vans to convertibles, Budget offers it all. Because of the wide variety of rental cars offered, Budget is able to provide you with the best rental car for your Milwaukee trip.

Van Rental

Budget car rental at Milwaukee airport offers both passenger van rental and minivan rental options. Use a passenger van to transport groups of 7 to 15 people or a minivan for 7 or less. Minivan rentals are perfect for a family trip to the Milwaukee County Zoo or Harley Davidson Museum.

 

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SUV Rental

When you rent a car, consider renting an SUV if you have a lot of luggage to haul or a lot of Mother Nature to explore. Especially in Wisconsin, SUV car rental options are great for the winter months when trekking outside can get a little snowy. 

 

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Luxury Car Rental

The scenery along the shore of Lake Michigan is calling you and your convertible car rental. Luxury car rentals with Budget add style to any destination whether you roll up to the Milwaukee Art Museum or a local brewery. 

 

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Milwaukee Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) Travel FAQs

The Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is located in Wisconsin and was originally established in 1920 as Hamilton Airport. Renovations in 1941 led to the new name in honor of General William Mitchell. (Source)

The distance between Milwaukee Mitchell Intl. Airport and downtown Milwaukee is about 10 miles or a 15-20 minute drive. Getting to downtown Milwaukee is easy when you rent a car from Budget. We have a wide selection of vehicles that can help you get around downtown or other locations throughout the city. (Source)

The cost of a Budget rental car in Milwaukee varies based on each customer’s needs. Factors like a vehicle’s make and model can play a big role. At Budget, we always offer competitive prices and deals, ensuring you obtain the perfect car for your tastes and budget.

MKE stands for Milwaukee, pulling three letters from the city name to create a unique airport code. You might expect the airport code to be MIL, the first three letters of the city name, but that code is used for the Milan, Italy, metropolitan area. Similarly, the airport code MWK that uses three prominent letters in Milwaukee is taken by a small airport in North Carolina. (Source) (Source) (Source)

The Milwaukee area has many top attractions that visitors regularly flock to. These include the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Basilica of St. Josaphat, the Pabst Mansion, and the Milwaukee Public Market. Conveniently checking out the area’s many iconic spots requires having a reliable vehicle to get around. (Source)

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