Car Rentals at the General Mitchell Field Airport

General Mitchell Field Airport (MKE) is located five miles south of the central business district of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is the largest airport in the state. The airport is the main hub of Midwest Airlines, frequently rated #1 in domestic air service, and a focus city for AirTran Airways. A General Mitchell Field Airport rent a car is a great way to get around the Milwaukee, nicknamed the "City of Festivals," and enjoy year-round celebrations. Look for great deals on General Mitchell Field Airport car rentals and save time and money to enjoy events like the annual lakefront Summerfest, the largest music festival in the world, or enjoy popular activities like boating around Lake Michigan. Along with being the primary airport for Milwaukee, MKE also serves travelers throughout Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, and has been described as Chicago's third airport, since many Chicago travelers use it as an alternative to Chicago O'Hare and Chicago Midway. Its 12 airlines offer roughly 500 daily departures and arrivals serving approximately 90 cities direct. General Mitchell Field Airport car rentals are available in terminal by Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Alamo, Budget, Hertz, National, and Avis. Try Thrifty for the best deals, followed by Dollar and Enterprise. Additional rental locations are also are available downtown (usually for better rates than those at the airport) from Enterprise, Hertz, Budget, Thrifty, Dollar, and Avis. Try Enterprise for the lowest rates, followed by Hertz. You must present a valid driver's license and credit card issued in your name at most General Mitchell Field Airport rental car agencies (although some will take a cash deposit depending on a credit check), along with proof of insurance if you decline the vendor's coverage options. Usually age requirements for a rent a car are 21 for compact and economy cars, 25 for all others, and an additional young driver charge may apply for anyone under 25 (select agencies will rent to qualifying individuals over 18 for an additional fee).