Car Rental at Chicago Midway Airport MDW

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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Chicago Midway Airport MDW Car Rental
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$49.60 / per day
Chicago Midway Airport MDW Car Rental
Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$67.59 / per day
Chicago Midway Airport MDW Car Rental
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$70.49 / per day
Chicago Midway Airport MDW Car Rental
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$74.36 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Chicago Midway Airport MDW Car Rental
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$76.05 / per day
Chicago Midway Airport MDW Car Rental
Premium
Nissan Maxima or similar
Nissan Maxima
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$69.30 / per day
Chicago Midway Airport MDW Car Rental
Luxury
Chrysler 300 or similar
Chrysler 300
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$77.96 / per day
Chicago Midway Airport MDW Car Rental
Standard Elite SUV
Chevrolet Traverse or similar
Chevrolet Traverse
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$115.09 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 08:37 on 2023-09-22. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Language
English,
Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$75.05 / per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
48 km/h
30 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 112 km/h
55 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gasoline price
$1.16 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.35 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$0.94 per liter
Chicago Airport Midway Car Rental

Airport Car Rental

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is Chicago’s, and the state of Illinois’s, second-busiest airport. Located about 10 miles from downtown Chicago, the airport primarily has service to domestic destinations along with some destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean. The airport is much smaller and slightly closer to downtown than Chicago’s other major airport, O’Hare. 

Southwest Airlines comprises the overwhelming majority of commercial airline traffic at the airport with connections to destinations across the country. 

Rental cars from all major companies are available at the Rental Car Center just north of the airport. 

The airport doesn't only serve the city, but also many places worth visiting around Chicago.

Top international routes

  • Cancun, Mexico
  • Toronto, Canada
  • Morellia, Mexico
  • Guadalajara, Mexico
  • Montego Bay, Jamaica
  • Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Main airlines

Southwest Airlines has by far the most traffic at Chicago Midway with the airport being its largest focus city. In fact, about 95% of passengers using Midway fly with Southwest. Delta uses the airport for connections to Atlanta, Detroit, and Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Internationally, besides Southwest Airlines serving Cancun and destinations in the Caribbean, Porter Airlines serves Toronto and Volaris, a Mexican low-cost airline, serves a few Mexican cities.

Terminals

There is one terminal at Midway that is divided into three concourses: A, B, and C.

The top rental companies for domestic customers are Alamo, Dollar, and Thrifty. International renters can rent from National. Shuttles to the rental car center leave from Door 2 of the Lower Level about every 15 minutes all hours of the day and every day of the week.

Location

Midway is roughly 10 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. The most direct route between the two is I-55. The time it takes to make the drive depending on traffic. At non-peak times, it can take only 20 minutes. During rush hour, it can take an hour or more. Plan your return to the airport accordingly.

Most popular types of rental car

  • Large cars - from $52 per day
  • Medium cars - from $50 per day
  • Vans - from $144 per day
  • Premium cars - from $69 per day
  • Small cars - from $50 per day
  • SUVs - from $52 per day

Car rental desks

The airport has a rental car facility located at 5150 W. 55th Street which is just north of the airport. Shuttles to the rental car center leave from door 2 of the Lower Level about every 15 minutes all hours of the day and every day of the week.

Services and facilities

Midway Airport has most of the services and facilities one would expect from a large domestic airport. The most notable benefit of the airport is that it is significantly smaller than O’Hare and can take less time to get through. Just after the security checkpoint, there is the Central Market which has cafes, restaurants, and shops, some of which are open 24 hours. There are more cafes and restaurants in both concourses. There are no lounges at the airport, though. As usual, there are hotels just outside of the airport with free shuttle services in case you have an early morning flight and would like to return your car the previous evening.

Nearest gas station

There are multiple gas stations along S Cicero Avenue between I-55 and the airport. They are, however, overpriced. Unless you are just topping up before returning your rental car, it is best to fill up elsewhere. One alternative is a Mobil station just a half-mile past the rental center on W 55th St. Another option is to exit onto South Central Ave. where multiple stations with competitive prices can be found. From there it is easy to get to the Rental Car Center. If coming from the south, you can stop at any station before you reach the airport.
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Airport info

Rating
7.6
  • Getting to the airport 8.0
  • Check-in and departures 8.5
  • Terminal facilities 7.7
  • Wi-Fi 7.3
  • Restaurants and car rental services 7.2
  • Lounge 7.2

Chicago Midway Airport MDW

  • IATA: MDW
  • ICAO: KMDW
  • Name: Chicago Airport Midway (MDW)
  • Distance from city: 9 miles / 14.5 km

Top 5 Locations near Chicago Midway Airport MDW

  1. 21.9 km / 13.6 miles away
  2. 25.2 km / 15.7 miles away
  3. 120.1 km / 74.6 miles away
  4. 204.7 km / 127.2 miles away
  5. 232.1 km / 144.2 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices the lowest at Chicago Midway Airport MDW?

The cost of renting a car at Chicago Midway Airport MDW varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at Chicago Midway Airport MDW
$55.23
January
$32.65
February
$59.68
March
$78.66
April
$50.23
May
$46.77
June
$58.86
July
$76.33
August
$60.17
September
$88.80
October
$65.97
November
$52.18
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Chicago Midway Airport MDW is February — when rental costs average $32.65 per day. This is 46% cheaper than the yearly average and 63% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average $88.80 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Chicago Midway Airport MDW?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in September the average rental period is 13 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days at Chicago Midway Airport MDW
5
January
10
February
9
March
9
April
7
May
10
June
6
July
7
August
13
September
4
October
11
November
6
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Chicago Midway Airport MDW?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Chicago Midway Airport MDW, travelers are most likely to rent a car at Chicago Midway Airport MDW in July, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Chicago Midway Airport MDW by pick-up date relative to the average
12%
January
25%
February
62%
March
25%
April
99%
May
223%
June
297%
July
186%
August
111%
September
49%
October
49%
November
62%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers Dollar, Alamo, Rent a Wreck, Hertz, Enterprise
Popular car categories Large cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Small cars
Lowest price $50 per day
Cheapest supplier Dollar

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Dollar Mazda 3 5 3 Large cars
Dollar Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Dollar Mazda 3 2 2 Large cars
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Chevrolet Malibu 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Nissan Pathfinder 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Alamo Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Alamo Ford F-150 4 4 Premium cars
Enterprise Ford F-150 4 4 Premium cars

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Alamo
8.6 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Dollar
8.1 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$75.05
Lowest daily price
$49.60
Total cars available
94

Top 8 Suppliers at Chicago Midway Airport MDW in 2023

Alamo
Alamo
Excellent 8.6 / 2 reviews
+18449170959
5150 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60638
$67 - $151
Hertz
Hertz
Excellent 8.5 / 1 reviews
7737357272
5150 W 55Th Street
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:06:00-23:59
Wed:06:00-23:59
Thu:06:00-23:59
Fri:06:00-23:59
Sat:06:00-23:59
Sun:06:00-23:59
Avis
Avis
Excellent 8.5
+17739487001
5150 West 55Th Street
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-22:00
Budget
Budget
Excellent 8.5
+17739487002
5150 West 55Th Street
$69 - $175
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-22:00
Enterprise
Excellent 8.5
+18449170960
5150 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60638
$69 - $153
National
Excellent 8.5
+18449170958
5150 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60638
$70 - $155
Rent a wreck
Rent a wreck
Excellent 8.4 / 4 reviews
+17089249776
5225 West 79Th Street
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:00
Tue:07:00-19:00
Wed:07:00-19:00
Thu:07:00-19:00
Fri:07:00-19:00
Sat:07:00-17:00
Dollar
Excellent 8.1 / 10 reviews
7735856142
5150 W 55Th Street
$50 - $78
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-22:00
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