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
$49.60
/ per day
Chicago Midway Airport MDW Car Rental
Compact
Nissan Versa
or similar
$67.59
/ per day
Chicago Midway Airport MDW Car Rental
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$70.49
/ per day
Chicago Midway Airport MDW Car Rental
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
$74.36
/ per day
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Chicago Midway Airport MDW Car Rental
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or similar
$76.05
/ per day
Chicago Midway Airport MDW Car Rental
Premium
Nissan Maxima
or similar
$69.30
/ per day
Chicago Midway Airport MDW Car Rental
Luxury
Chrysler 300
or similar
$77.96
/ per day
Chicago Midway Airport MDW Car Rental
Standard Elite SUV
Chevrolet Traverse
or similar
$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
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
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.
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.
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.
Fact checked by
Megan Starr & Aram Vardanyan
This article was reviewed and updated by Megan and Aram of the Great Lakes Guides. The Great Lakes is one of the most underappreciated regions of the United States, and this travel blog aims to prove just how great (and beautiful!) the Midwestern region is. From the lush forests and lakes of Minnesota to the Windy City (and beyond), this blog hopes to help encourage North Americans to travel to the Great Lakes region of the US... and even across the border to Canada.
Airport info
Chicago Midway Airport MDW
- IATA: MDW
- ICAO: KMDW
- Name: Chicago Airport Midway (MDW)
- Distance from city: 9 miles / 14.5 km
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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
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.
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
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
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
+18449170959
5150 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60638
$67 - $151
Hertz
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
+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
+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
+18449170960
5150 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60638
$69 - $153
+18449170958
5150 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60638
$70 - $155
Rent a wreck
+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
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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