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Milwaukee, WI, United States
7 Jul — 14 Jul
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Milwaukee, WI, United States
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Milwaukee car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise
8.8
Excellent
105 reviewsCleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.1
Value for money
8.0
5 locations in Milwaukee
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10.0 Excellent
Jun. 2021
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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 Excellent
Aug. 2020
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Car was in great shape. Staff was exemplary in their service.7.6 Good
Jul. 2020
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Pick up was simple and complete, barring the EZ pass that did not work.Cons:
The EZ pass toll system that I was given did not work. Therefore, I had to pay tolls with my personal card, absorbing additional charges, for something that I rented specifically to work.9.2 Excellent
Sep. 2019
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I was upgraded to a new, larger car. I am usually more interested in fuel efficiency, but it was a good small efficient SUV/sport wagon. When I returned the car within a day + 1 hour, I was charge for this instead of 2 days, I really appreciate that.Cons:
I messed up and booked my reservation to the downtown location instead of the airport. I think getting a more obvious notification of this would be really helpful. The drop-off fee for going from one city to another was a little frustrating, but not too large.2.0 Mediocre
Apr. 2019
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That y’all took my moneyCons:
Stop ripping people off10.0 Excellent
Oct. 2018
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Alex was extremely helpful and professional. I was super impressed at how smooth he ran things with so many people in the waiting room.Alamo
7.8
Good
105 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
6.2
One location in Milwaukee
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10.0 Excellent
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 Good
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 Excellent
Jul. 2020
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Very Friendly staff and smooth pickup and dropoff experience.2.0 Mediocre
Jun. 2020
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The lady that actually worked for National Car rental made me EMAIL her a copy of my flight itinerary ROUNDTRIP and then after doing so, TWICE, denied me a rental due to my flight being a stand by10.0 Excellent
Jan. 2020
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Ice scrapper, gps screen and phone play through car. Classy looking carCons:
I have no recommendations10.0 Excellent
Dec. 2020
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The staff were patient and helpful. You’d think that should be common in customer service but sadly it’s not so it’s great to step up to the counter and receive this great service. Especially during the holidays!Cons:
Nothing I can think ofDollar
5.9
Okay
235 reviewsBest rated
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
6.2
One location in Milwaukee
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6.0 Good
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 Excellent
Apr. 2021
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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.6.0 Good
Mar. 2021
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Pick-up staff were so-so; drop off-fine. no real encounter thereCons:
Vehicle needed maintenance; several signs on the dashboard recommending service; tire light came on; my brother filled 3 out of the 4 tires which were in the 20# range. Only one tire nearly correctly filled.2.0 Mediocre
Mar. 2021
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the staff was nice but miss leading on the total price She told me i would not be charged the extra 2 hrs with the upgrade and i was charged the extra and then sum.Cons:
Honesty2.0 Mediocre
Feb. 2021
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Staff was horrible. And I didn’t even end up getting the rental and still haven’t received my money back for it.Cons:
Everything could have been better.4.0 Okay
Jan. 2021
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Staff was friendly and kind through each stepCons:
Car was dirty in multiple areas, smelled like cigarette smoke, needed an oil change 2 minutes into driving it it. Not worth it for the money.Budget
5.4
Okay
167 reviewsCleanliness
5.4
Comfort
6.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.2
Value for money
5.6
2 locations in Milwaukee
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4.0 Okay
May 2021
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Drop off was easy but no receipt was givenCons:
The person at the counter was very crabby and unfriendly. The car was very dirty outside and it smelled terrible of smoke10.0 Excellent
May 2021
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YesCons:
I thought the price was high for the vehicle8.0 Excellent
Mar. 2021
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I most important thing you could have done better is to have an ice/snow scraper in the car. It amazed me that a car rented in Wisconsin would not have one. I had to brush/ scrape 2 inches of snow and ice using my hands and a credit card. Ridiculous! The outside of the car was filthy with dirt.7.6 Good
Aug. 2020
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The initial car that we rented from the MKE airport made horrible noises. We were able to go to another location first thing the next morning to switch it out. LUCKILY we were still in the area.Cons:
The car could have been cleaner.5.6 Okay
Aug. 2020
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Car had an odor plus I found McDonalds salt packets under the seat.8.0 Excellent
Jul. 2020
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Drop off was easy. Car was clean and was just what we needed for the weekend.Cons:
Pickup took forever. The line was so long and even longer by the time I left. The staff was friendly and was doing their best but they just needed more staff.Thrifty
5.4
Okay
150 reviewsCheapest deal
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Cleanliness
4.6
Comfort
4.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.0
One location in Milwaukee
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9.6 Excellent
Oct. 2020
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Exterior needed a wash.4.8 Okay
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 Mediocre
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 Excellent
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 Okay
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 Excellent
Jan. 2020
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AffordableCons:
Car was dirty inside and out. Customer service rep was rude at the counter. Very short tempered and rude.Hertz
4.9
Okay
112 reviewsCleanliness
5.3
Comfort
5.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.3
Value for money
5.3
4 locations in Milwaukee
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2.0 Mediocre
Nov. 2021
1.9 Horrible
Jun. 2021
4.0 Okay
Jun. 2021
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It was a cheap rate for last minute, nothing else..Cons:
Nasty. I will stick with Enterprise going forward.4.0 Okay
May 2021
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Staff tried to accomodate but had NO cars!Cons:
Seems the contract is only one sided. No car available! No message ahead of time to alert the customer of the situation. Even a Phone call would have been nice. Car was prepaid....I was the one left hanging. Told me to be in line at the door the next morning and for sure I would get a car. Next day 1.5 hours later I was driving away (13.5 hours after they reservation called for), How would you rate that? I would like to give a higher rating...but honestly can not. Was told to never use a third party to reserve in the future.2.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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Location was not as represented. Satellite location closed at five, website said eight. Management would not stay past 5 o’clock for any reason. As my flight information dictated I was arriving at airport at 4:30, had to pick up bags and get to satellite location within 18 minutes. Just not reasonable4.0 Okay
May 2021
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The car was fine and the price point was decent.Cons:
Terrible rental experience when I went to get the car. I arrived with my reservation and they told me they didn’t have any cars available at all. I told them I had a reservation but it didn’t matter. None of the nearby Hertz had cars either. I had to wait over an hour for them to have someone return a car that I could use. They say they regularly overbook people, which means I can make a reservation and they still won’t have a car for me. I was very late for my plans because of their poor business model. Terrible experienceAvis
4.7
Okay
48 reviewsCleanliness
5.2
Comfort
5.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.7
Value for money
5.4
2 locations in Milwaukee
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2.0 Mediocre
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 Excellent
Dec. 2019
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Staff was friendly and picking up and dropping off the car was quick!Cons:
Nothing really6.8 Good
Oct. 2019
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Drop off was quick.Cons:
Quicker pick up. Provide a way for renter to pre-record info so pick up goes much faster.10.0 Excellent
Sep. 2019
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Great store with friendly employeesCons:
Location is ok but not great10.0 Excellent
Aug. 2019
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Staff was extremely friendly and professional. Picked the car quickly with no issues.6.0 Good
Sep. 2017
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Long line upon arrival. Discovered due to "upgrade" of the vehicle so the sales agent could pitch various features for extra charges. I will not use Avis again.Eagle Rent A Car
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Cleanliness
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2 locations in Milwaukee
Sunnycars
No score is available
Cleanliness
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Comfort
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Value for money
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2 locations in Milwaukee
Easirent
No score is available
Cleanliness
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Comfort
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One location in Milwaukee
Mayfair
No score is available
Cleanliness
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One location in Milwaukee
National
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One location in Milwaukee
922 travellers who rented a car in Milwaukee gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.7
Car rental locations in or near Milwaukee
Good to know
Most popular agency | Thrifty |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | C$ 61/day |
Good deal | C$ 50/day |
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Top tips for renting a car in Milwaukee
- The city of Milwaukee, nestled on the edge of Lake Michigan, is the perfect place to rent a car, as it is easy to navigate with its wide roads and sparse traffic. Avoid the discomfort of public transportation by renting a car, which you can drive all over the city while visiting its famous sights, including the Miller Brewery, or Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers. A rental car is also a great option for those looking to explore other areas around Lake Michigan, or even cross the state border for a day trip to Chicago, which is only 90 miles south of Milwaukee.
- All the major car rental agencies can be found at General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), located just six miles south of downtown Milwaukee. The car rental counters are situated on the first floor of the main airport parking garage, right next to the baggage claim area. Most companies are open from early in the morning (6-7 a.m.) until late in the evening (11 p.m. to 12 a.m.).
- Driving in Milwaukee is fairly easy, as the city features wide, uncongested roads, and a good highway infrastructure system. Drivers should know numbered streets run from north to south, while named streets run from east to west. Turning right on a red signal is usually allowed unless a sign states otherwise. While it's best to drive around in the summer months, those wishing to avoid big crowds should know that the summer season sees plenty of lakeside festivals.
- Milwaukee traffic generally flows nicely throughout the day, with the city having one of the shortest commute times in the country, but congestion can still happen during rush hours. Avoid driving during peak times; traffic headed into the city gets worse between 7 and 8:30 a.m., and then again between 4 to 5:30 p.m. as people leave the downtown area. The main congestion points are the Marquette Interchange, the Stadium Interchange, and the Zoo Interchange.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Milwaukee for C$ 50 or less
- Book your rental car in Milwaukee at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate rental cars in Milwaukee are around 24% cheaper than other car types, on average