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Milwaukee, USA - Wisconsin
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport
Compact
Compact (Nissan Versa) or similar
Compact (Nissan Versa)
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$50.51 per day
Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport
Intermediate
Mazda 3 or similar
Mazda 3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$51.96 per day
Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$54.44 per day
Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$61.68 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$64.48 per day
Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport
Luxury
Chrysler 300 or similar
Chrysler 300
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$82.40 per day
Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport
Premium
Volkswagen Passat or similar
Volkswagen Passat
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$100.76 per day
Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Standard Elite (GMC Acadia) or similar
Standard Elite (GMC Acadia)
  • 7
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$66.17 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:27 PM on 11/30/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$67 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
56 km/h or 35 mph
Speed limit out of town
72 - 112 km/h or 45 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$0.88 per liter or $3.33 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.73 per liter or $2.76 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.04 per liter or $3.94 per gallon

Why rent a car in Milwaukee?

Milwaukee may not top the list of places to visit for many, but it's certainly worthy of a weekend or week. A large, historic city on the shores of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee has plenty to see and do. And of course, the best way to get around is by car as in many cities. 

Top ways to enter Milwaukee

Mitchell International Airport is Milwaukee's main airport. It is about 10 miles south of downtown. There are plenty of rental cars to choose from from all major rental companies.

You may want to fly into O'Hare in Chicago. It only takes about an hour and fifteen minutes (maybe more if traffic is bad) to reach Milwaukee from it. Midway is also a choice, but it's further away. These airports may have cheaper flights, especially if where you're flying from doesn't have a direct connection with Milwaukee.

Amtrak trains from Chicago stop at the Intermodal Station downtown and also at the airport. You may want to stop at the airport in order to pick up a rental car. The Empire Builder stops at the Intermodal Station only on its way from Chicago to Seattle via the upper midwest, Glacier National Park, and Spokane.

You can also reach Milwaukee easily by car. I-94 connects the city with Chicago and Madison (from where you can catch I-90 to go further west). I-43 connects near Rockford and I-90 and goes to Green Bay. I-41 also goes to Green Bay but via Lake Winnebago

City facts

Milwaukee was once the leading beer-producing city in the world. The city was home to Schlitz, Blatz, Pabst, and Miller. 

Laverne and Shirley and Happy Days were both set in Milwaukee. Younger generations will be more likely to remember That 70's Show, which was famously set in Wisconsin (that being yelled at the end of the intro along with a Wisconsin license plate shown). 

Top sights and activities

Tour a Brewery - The only large brewer still operating is Miller. You should, of course, take a tour of it. You can visit Pabst and take a tour, though its brewery no longer operates. There are also smaller breweries and craft beer breweries around the city that offer tours and tastings. 

Catch a Game - Milwaukee is home to the Brewers of the MLB and the Bucks of the NBA. Baseball season runs from spring to fall, and basketball season runs from fall to spring, so there's likely to be a game you can catch no matter what time of year you visit.

Museums - As with any large historic city, there are lots of museums to visit. From art to history, there's something for everyone. The Discovery World Museum is probably best for kids, while motorcycle riders will definitely want to visit the Harley Davidson Museum (they are made in the city). 

Toll roads

There are no toll roads in the state of Wisconsin. If you fly into O'Hare, though, you'll have to pay a toll to take the Tristate Expressway to Milwaukee. You can pay in cash, so you don't need to worry about a transponder or toll package. 

Ideas for day trips

Green Bay - Head north to visit the city of the fabled Lambo Field, which is also the smallest city to host an NFL team. There are some interesting museums, like the National Railroad Museum, there, too. 

Cedarburg - Just north of Milwaukee along I-43, Cedarburg is a lovely town whose downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The town has many festivals, so if one's on when you're there, you should definitely go check it out. 

Ten Chimneys - The home of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, famous from Broadway, is a National Historic Landmark. You can tour the home which feels more like a home and less like a museum than other houses of its type. You likely want to make a reservation, particularly in the summer. 

 

Further destinations

Chicago - The windy city is a must-visit, whether you've been before or not. From going up the Willis Tower to hanging out on Navy Pier, there's an endless amount of things to do, fine cuisine to partake in, and fun to be had. 

Madison - The capital of Wisconsin and home of the University of Wisconsin is only an hour and a half away from Milwaukee. It sits on an isthmus surrounded by five lakes, making for a lovely location. It also has plenty to see, do, eat, and enjoy. 


Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - Head north to the island sand coastline of the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior. While you can relax and enjoy the scenery, don't plan on swimming, as the water temperature in summer doesn't get above 50. 

Car rental prices in Milwaukee

  • Convertibles - from $103 per day
  • Large cars - from $51 per day
  • Medium cars - from $51 per day
  • Vans - from $85 per day
  • Premium cars - from $58 per day
  • Small cars - from $54 per day
  • SUVs - from $53 per day
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Top 6 cities near Milwaukee

  1. 119 km / 73.9 miles away
  2. 154.1 km / 95.8 miles away
  3. 172 km / 106.9 miles away
  4. 249 km / 154.7 miles away
  5. 290.5 km / 180.5 miles away
  6. 357.3 km / 222 miles away

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What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Milwaukee?

Car rental prices in Milwaukee vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Milwaukee
$53.20
January
February
$53.23
March
April
$46.84
May
June
$68.32
July
$62.28
August
$46.40
September
$55.90
October
$52.06
November
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Milwaukee is September (when prices average $46.40 per day). This is 15% cheaper than the yearly average and 32% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $68.32).

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.

What’s the usual rental length in Milwaukee?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in January, the average renter keeps their car for 5 days, and in March, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Milwaukee
5
January
February
3
March
April
5
May
June
5
July
4
August
5
September
4
October
5
November
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Milwaukee?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Milwaukee is November, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Milwaukee by pick-up date relative to the average
30%
January
February
30%
March
April
75%
May
June
121%
July
91%
August
136%
September
106%
October
211%
November
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 2
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Dollar, Alamo, SIXT, Avis
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Small cars
Lowest price $51 per day
Cheapest supplier SIXT

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Dollar Honda CR-V 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Mazda CX-5 5 3 SUVs
Alamo Nissan Kicks 5 2 SUVs
Dollar Chevrolet Malibu 2 2 Large cars
Dollar Ford Explorer 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Volkswagen Jetta 2 2 Large cars
Avis Toyota RAV4 5 3 SUVs
SIXT Full-size (Toyota Camry) 4 2 Large cars

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Dollar
7.8 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$66.55
Lowest daily price
$50.51
Total cars available
449

Top 9 suppliers in Milwaukee in 2024

Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.8 / 4 reviews
2 locations
$51 - $109
SIXT
SIXT
Average 7.8 / 1 review
1 location
$51 - $71
Enterprise
Enterprise
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$57 - $220
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 1 review
2 locations
$57 - $220
Avis
Avis
Average 7.7 / 1 review
1 location
$66 - $280
Alamo
Alamo
Average 7.7 / 1 review
1 location
$54 - $212
Budget
Budget
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$64 - $266
National
National
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$58 - $222
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.7 / 1 review
1 location
$58 - $222
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