Car Rental at Dane County Airport

Airport travel guide

The capital of Wisconsin, Madison is also one of the Badger state’s most interesting destinations. Known for its lively student life and many cultural institutions, the city is also just a short drive from several of Wisconsin’s most charming natural attractions.

Top international routes

• Chicago
• Minneapolis
• Detroit
• Dallas
• Atlanta
• Denver
• Washington
• Charlotte
• New York City
• Phoenix

Main airlines

Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air, Frontier, and Sun Country Airlines

Terminals

The single airport terminal serves all departures and arrivals. The terminal building is currently undergoing expansion and modernization.

Location

Dane County Airport mainly serves the city of Madison, Wisconsin, which is about 6 mi (9.6 km) southwest of the airport. International Lane, Packers Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, Johnson Street, and Gorham Street are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.

Most popular types of rental car

• Large cars - from $61 per day
• SUVs - from $68 per day
• Small cars - from $59 per day
• Medium cars - from $60 per day
• Premium cars - from $88 per day
• Vans - from $89 per day

Car rental desks

All of them are located in the baggage claim area. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your confirmation voucher.

Services and facilities

You’ll find cafeterias, fast food outlets, snack bars, and a full-service restaurant on the upper level of the terminal, a gift shop, a newsstand, a convenience store, and a retail shop selling local products. There are also ATMs, baby changing facilities, a family lounge, a massage salon, a lost and found office, and fax and copy services. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport. The wider airport complex includes a public 18-hole golf course, and pet therapy is offered for nervous passengers inside the airport terminal. The airport is fully equipped for travelers with reduced mobility. Wheelchairs and special assistance is offered, but you should contact the airport staff at least 48 hours before arrival if you’d like this service.

Nearest gas station

A Kwik Trip gas station at 1625 Stoughton Road, Madison can be reached in about 12 minutes and is open 24/7. While there are other gas stations a bit closer to the airport, travelers give this Kwik Trip the highest rating. There are many other gas stations near Dane County Airport and in Madison.

Popular one-way rentals

• Milwaukee (79 miles / 127 km)
• Chicago (147 miles / 236 km)
• Appleton (108 miles / 174 km)
• Rockford (73 miles / 117 km)
• Green Bay (140 miles / 225 km)
• Minneapolis (270 miles / 435 km)
• Eau Claire (178 miles / 286 km)
• Davenport (163 miles / 262 km)