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Cheap SUV Rentals in Milwaukee
Top Tips for Renting an SUV in Milwaukee
- Consider Milwaukee SUV rentals for enhanced flexibility and comfort. Among other things, a rental SUV grants you autonomy to explore the city and its surroundings at your pace, reaching off-road destinations inaccessible by public buses. Additionally, SUVs accommodate larger groups and luggage, ideal for family trips or group outings. You can visit the stunning Milwaukee Art Museum or the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest. Plus, with unpredictable weather in Wisconsin, an SUV provides safety and reliability. It's the superior choice for an enriching and hassle-free travel experience.
- When renting an SUV at Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), head to the off-site Rental Car Center. You'll find it on the first floor of the parking structure, just a short shuttle ride from the terminal. Ensure you have a valid driver's license, credit card, and necessary insurance documents. Also, consider booking in advance to secure the best rates and availability. At Timmerman Airport (MWC), a smaller airport serving private flights, car rental services may be limited, so check in advance for availability.
- When driving a rental SUV in Milwaukee, remember to watch out for jaywalkers, especially in downtown areas. The city's driving style is generally cautious, with drivers adhering to traffic rules. However, be careful of occasional aggressive driving on highways. The permitted Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit in Milwaukee is 0.08%, but it's advisable to avoid alcohol when driving. Always obey speed limits, use seatbelts, and refrain from distracted driving to ensure a safe and trouble-free experience on the city's roads.
- When using Milwaukee SUV rentals, expect challenges during rush hours, primarily from 7:00 am to 9:00 am and 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm on weekdays. Major roads like I-94 and I-43 can become congested. Winter months, from December to March, bring adverse weather conditions with snow and ice, making driving trickier. Navigating through heavy snowfall and slippery roads may pose difficulties. It's essential to plan accordingly, opt for snow-ready vehicles, and check traffic updates during peak hours to mitigate these challenges.
- 25% of our users found an SUV rental in Milwaukee for $95 or less
- Book your SUV rental in Milwaukee at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- January is typically the cheapest month to rent an SUV in Milwaukee, with prices around $68 per day. The most expensive month is July, with average prices of $105 per day.
FAQs About Renting an SUV in Milwaukee
What are the best car rental locations in Milwaukee to rent an SUV?
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) tops the list of the popular pickup locations for Milwaukee SUV rentals. Inside the airport, car rental agencies are located at 5300 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207, with various rental agencies located at the Rental Car Center on the first floor of the parking structure. In the downtown area, multiple agencies are scattered around, including branches on West Wisconsin Avenue and North James Lovell Street. Additionally, some agencies have locations in the northern suburbs, like Glendale or Brown Deer, providing further choices for SUV rentals in the Milwaukee North Shore area.
What is the most reliable SUV brand to rent in Milwaukee?
Toyota's RAV4 is considered one of the most reliable SUVs to rent in Milwaukee. Known for its outstanding durability and dependability, the Toyota RAV4 boasts a strong track record for performance and safety. It offers a comfortable ride, ample cargo space, and fuel efficiency, making it a top choice for travelers exploring the city and its surroundings. With Toyota's reputation for quality engineering and a network of service centers in Milwaukee, the RAV4 provides peace of mind and a reliable rental option for a memorable journey.
What are the best places to park an SUV in Milwaukee?
Some of the best places to park an SUV in Milwaukee include Third Ward Parking in the Historic Third Ward, which offers convenient access to boutiques and restaurants with hourly rates typically ranging from $2 to $4. Milwaukee Public Market Parking is ideal for exploring downtown attractions, with hourly rates around $2 to $4. Cathedral Square Park Garage, near the entertainment district, has variable rates, but they usually start at $2 per hour. Intermodal Station Parking is convenient for travelers using the Amtrak station, with hourly rates from $1 to $2. Street parking is also available throughout the city, typically costing $1 to $2 per hour. Be sure to check signage for specific rates and time limits.
How does KAYAK find such low SUV rental prices?
KAYAK compares SUV rental prices from all major car rental companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless and more to find you the best deal.
How much does an SUV rental cost in Milwaukee?
On average an SUV rental in Milwaukee costs $95 per day.
Which car rental companies in Milwaukee rent SUVs?
Car rental companies in Milwaukee that rent SUVs include Avis.
How much does it cost to rent an SUV for a week in Milwaukee?
On average an SUV in Milwaukee costs $667 per week ($95 per day) to rent.
How much does it cost to rent an SUV long term for a month in Milwaukee?
On average an SUV in Milwaukee costs $2,860 per month ($667 per week) to rent.
Milwaukee SUV Rental Company Reviews All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Alamo
8.8
Very good
Read 20 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
7.8
One location in Milwaukee
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Standard
10.0 Wonderful
Katharine, May 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Tarak, May 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Paul, May 2021
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Staff was great and very helpful.Cons:
I can’t think of a thing that would have made my experience better.6.8 Okay
Alex, Jul 2020
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The quoted price was $29.95 plus taxes per day with 200 miles per day. Somehow, I wound up being charged $265 for a 4 day rental. That alone is enough to upset me because obviously the quoted price was hiding extra fees or other costs.8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Jul 2020
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Very Friendly staff and smooth pickup and dropoff experience.Dollar
6.7
Okay
Read 45 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
6.7
2 locations in Milwaukee
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Intermediate SUV
8.0 Very good
Karen, Dec 2023
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Economy
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, May 2021
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on 2nd day dashboard said tire air pressure low. garage took a nail and some staples out of the right rear tire and said the tread was worn.8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Pros:
I got the Nissan Pathfinder I wanted and it was a good driveCons:
When I dropped the car off, luckily I stayed around for the person to examine. She told me I had not filled up the gas - but actually, I did, to just above 1/2, as the the tank was right at 1/2 when I picked it up. She told me this wasn't correct, but after a few minutes of me telling her I definitely left the car with more gas than I started with, she said it was cool - but if I had just left it, I would have been charged extra for refueling.4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Apr 2021
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Our check engine light came on 3 days into our trip. We called dollar and they said to drop it off at the nearest rental location. No offer to come out to us to swap cars. We asked if a car would be ready when we arrived and they said yes. We arrived in Louisville and the attendant said they didn't have any cars for us. We ended up checking in at the hertz counter. Debby was very helpful and she did find us a car. But the experience overall was not good.Budget
6.6
Okay
Read 56 reviewsCleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
6.9
2 locations in Milwaukee
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anthony, Sep 2024
4.0 Mediocre
charles, Jun 2024
Intermediate SUV
4.0 Mediocre
Heather, Jun 2024
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Intermediate SUV
Hertz
5.5
Fair
Read 64 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.3
Value for money
5.6
6 locations in Milwaukee
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Supplier choice
10.0 Wonderful
Anita, Nov 2022
2.0 Poor
Christine, Oct 2022
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.8
Very good
Read 12 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.9
Value for money
8.3
5 locations in Milwaukee
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10.0 Wonderful
Greg, Oct 2024
Premium
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Compact
2.0 Poor
Mike, Dec 2023
Minivan
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2021
Pros:
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Drop-off was a breeze.Cons:
A staff person called me a few hours after picking up the car saying they needed to verify the mileage and it may need to come back and swapped for a different car due to a possible need for an oil change. Tried calling back, but they were closed, and didn’t open until 9:00am the next day. The main Enterprise toll free number we tried had hours that started at 7:00am, but we would have been already long gone. When I picked up the car, the staff said to “call us anytime if you need anything” but the branch’s restrictive hours and the toll free number’s lack of 24-hour service prevents this. In the end, the staff person said don’t worry about it, there’s typically a 1500 mile buffer built in. All turned out well, but we were stressed after getting that initial voicemail because there was no way we could go all the way back to swap out a car, nor divert our course to go to a different Enterprise to do it, as we were on strict time constraints.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2021
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The staff were all extremely friendly10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2020
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Car was in great shape. Staff was exemplary in their service.Sixt
8.0
Very good
Read 3 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.5
One location in Milwaukee
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Full-size
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Premium
One location in Milwaukee
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Lc Pending Close Dec 1st
+1 877 283 0898
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9.6 Wonderful
Kathryn, Oct 2020
Cons:
Exterior needed a wash.4.8 Mediocre
Debbie, Oct 2020
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when I got to rental counter in Mke- Marie argueed with me re. me wanting to return the car with a full tank of gas- so I got taken- a 10 gallon tank at $2 a gallon - and was charged 27....Cons:
when I got to rental counter in Mke- Marie argueed with me re. me wanting to return the car with a full tank of gas- so I got taken- a 10 gallon tank at $2 a gallon - and was charged 27....explain it better and given me my options- car was too small .....2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2020
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NoneCons:
Our reservation for a speciality van was at noon. We arrived at the location at 12:07 and the location was closed. The sign on the door and the website both said the location was open until 2:00. Avis was very unhelpful, insisting that it was my fault for “missing my appointment.” I told them that there were several steps they could have taken to make the situation a more customer service friendly experience, when the rental office saw they had a specialized reservation at noon, and they closed early, they should have had the courtesy to call us to alert us that our reservation was at closing time. The evening before, I called Avis to confirm the reservation, at that point the agent should have mentioned that the location closes at the time of my reservation. Neither steps were taken. I ended up having to drive to an airport location, and pick up a much smaller car, they didn’t have my specialty van in stock. I now have to pay $400 in shipping to get the remaining items shipped that was intended to go into the van. Avis customer service has been unhelpful, and maintains this is “my fault.” Buyer beware.9.6 Wonderful
Fred, Jun 2020
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Good car that was clean and hadn't been smoked in before my trip.Cons:
I'm not a big fan of the Milwaukee Airport. The signage is awful. I got lost trying to get back to the concourse.4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jan 2020
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Never again this was my worst rental experience ever. I would never use Kayak or Thrifty again.Cons:
Using any rental company never using Kayak9.2 Wonderful
Robert, Jan 2020
Pros:
AffordableCons:
Car was dirty inside and out. Customer service rep was rude at the counter. Very short tempered and rude.2 locations in Milwaukee
from$95/dayLocations in Milwaukee
5300 South Howell Avenue
+1 414 482 8345
603 N Vel R Phillips Ave
+1 414 276 4122
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4.0 Mediocre
Andrew, Apr 2024
Pickup truck
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2021
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NothingCons:
I reserved by vehicle for 12pm noon and arrived at 12:05pm to find the location closed. Kayak didn't give me any notification that I would have to arrive earlier than noon if I expected to get a car. It caused a huge logistical headache for my trip and I won't be booking cars through Kayak again.9.6 Wonderful
Chris, Dec 2019
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Staff was friendly and picking up and dropping off the car was quick!Cons:
Nothing reallyOne location in Milwaukee
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5300 S Howell Ave
+1 833 571 5614
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6841 W Brown Deer Road
414.354.8600
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Good to know
Most popular agency | Avis |
|---|---|
Average price | $95/day |
Good deal | $95/day |
When to book an SUV rental car in Milwaukee
Everything you need to know for your suv rental in Milwaukee
Milwaukee SUV Rental Information
| Pick-up location | Milwaukee |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact SUV, Full-size SUV, Intermediate SUV, Premium SUV, Standard SUV |
| Rental locations | 16 |
| Airport locations | 8 |
| Popular agencies | Budget, Sixt, Dollar, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |