Car Rentals at the Midway Airport

Midway International Airport (MDW) is located 10 miles southwest of downtown Chicago, and offers a more compact, less crowded alternative to nearby O'Hare (which is notorious for delays and cancellations). The largest carrier at MDW is Southwest, followed by Airtran, and flights are generally cheaper here than those at O'Hare as well. Look for even more savings with a great deal on a Midway Airport rent a car. Midway Airport car rentals are a great way to get around the greater Chicago metro area on your own schedule and see all that the city has to offer. Use your savings and enjoy popular attractions like world-class art and science museums, miles of sandy beaches along Lake Michigan, huge parks, theatres, fine-dining, and shopping centers, or one of the city's famous blues, jazz, or comedy clubs.

Midway Airport car rentals are provided by Enterprise, Dollar, Thrifty, Avis, and Hertz in terminal, or Alamo, Budget, and National via shuttle. Check with Enterprise for the cheapest prices, followed by Dollar and Thrifty. Many agencies also offer additional locations downtown, usually with better rates than those at the airport. Downtown Chicago car rentals are provided by Hertz, Enterprise, Avis, National, Budget, Dollar, Thrifty, and Alamo. Try Enterprise for the lowest rates, followed by Avis.

You must present a valid driver's license and credit card issued in your name at most 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 Midway Airport 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. Be prepared for heavy traffic, perpetual construction, oblivious pedestrians, aggressive local drivers, expensive garages, and limited street parking. Streets are laid out on a grid but many have multiple levels so consider a vehicle with a navigation system and ask your rental agency for directions.