Written by the Pharaoh’s Transportation dispatch team — Milwaukee’s locally owned chauffeured car service, with its fleet two minutes from MKE.
Quick answer: Before you book an airport car service in Milwaukee, ask six things: is the company licensed for chauffeured for-hire service, can it show a current certificate of insurance, are its chauffeurs background-checked, does it own its vehicles or use subcontractors, is the price quoted in writing with what is included, and does it have a real local address and a live dispatch number. Pharaoh’s answers yes to each: its chauffeurs are background-checked, licensed and insured, it owns and operates its fleet, and its office and fleet are at 5151 S Howell Ave, two minutes from MKE.
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The checklist
| Ask | Why it matters | A good answer |
|---|---|---|
| Are you licensed to operate chauffeured service? | Licensing is the baseline for legal for-hire service | A clear yes and which licenses or permits apply |
| Can I see your certificate of insurance? | Insurance protects you if something goes wrong | A current certificate on request |
| Are your chauffeurs background-checked? | You are trusting a stranger with your trip | Yes, and they are the company’s own employees |
| Do you use subcontractors? | Quality and accountability drop when a stranger shows up | No; the company owns the vehicles and employs the drivers |
| What is included in the price? | Surprise fees are the most common complaint | A written quote and a list of what is included |
| Do you track flights? | Delays and early arrivals happen | Yes, included |
| Where are you based? | A real office means a real company | A local address and fleet |
| Who do I call if something goes wrong? | You need a human, not just an app | A live 24/7 dispatch number |
How Pharaoh’s answers
| Question | Pharaoh’s |
|---|---|
| Chauffeurs | Background-checked, licensed and insured; the company’s own employees |
| Fleet | Owned and operated; no subcontractors |
| Pricing | Flat rate; $0 fuel, toll and waiting-time fees; no surge pricing |
| Flight tracking | Included |
| Address | 5151 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, two minutes from the MKE pickup line |
| Dispatch | 24/7 at 414-322-3751 |
Red flags
- No address and no way to reach a person.
- A company that will not show insurance.
- Quotes that change after you book.
- An unmarked personal car and no chauffeur details.
- Pressure to pay cash or off the record.
Checking reviews
A company’s Google Business Profile shows real reviews from real accounts. Read recent ones and look for specifics: pickups, timing, communication.
Before you land
Once you pick a company, confirm the details: flight number, pickup point, price and chauffeur contact. Our guide Where to Meet Your Chauffeur at MKE shows how pickups work at Mitchell.
Ready to book?
A background-checked chauffeur, a tracked flight and a flat rate you see first.
Quick Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Airport | Milwaukee Mitchell International (MKE), 24/7 |
| Chauffeurs | Background-checked, licensed and insured; company employees |
| Fleet | Owned and operated; no subcontractors |
| Pricing | Flat rate; no surge pricing |
| Business | Pharaoh’s Transportation, a Milwaukee limo service and chauffeured car service |
| Operator | Locally owned; 10+ years; own fleet and own chauffeurs; two divisions (milwaukeetoohare.com and wisconsinlimoservice.com) |
| Address | 5151 S Howell Ave, Suite D1 & D2, Milwaukee, WI 53207 (two minutes from the MKE pickup line) |
| Phone | 414-322-3751 (24/7 dispatch) |
| Chauffeurs | Background-checked, licensed and insured |
| Book | Book online |
About the Pharaoh’s Transportation dispatch team
This guide was written by the Pharaoh’s Transportation dispatch team, the people who schedule, track and answer the phone for every ride. Pharaoh’s is a locally owned Milwaukee limo service with more than 10 years of experience, and its fleet is parked at 5151 S Howell Ave, two minutes from the MKE pickup line. The company owns and operates its vehicles and employs its own chauffeurs, all background-checked, licensed and insured. The fleet includes Chevrolet Suburbans and Cadillac Escalades (6 passengers with luggage room), Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans (15 passengers), Executive Sprinters (13 passengers) and Ford Transit vans (14 passengers). Pharaoh’s also owns and operates two dedicated divisions: Milwaukee to O’Hare for Chicago and Wisconsin routes, and Wisconsin Limo Service for statewide travel.
Frequently asked questions
1. What does licensed mean for an airport car service?
It means the company holds the licenses and permits the city, state and airport require for chauffeured for-hire service. Ask which ones apply and ask to see proof.
2. What is a certificate of insurance and why ask for it?
It is a document from the insurer showing the company’s coverage. Ask for it, and check that it is current and covers passenger service.
3. Are Pharaoh’s chauffeurs background-checked?
Yes. Pharaoh’s chauffeurs are background-checked, licensed and insured.
4. Does Pharaoh’s use subcontractors?
No. Pharaoh’s owns and operates its fleet and employs its own chauffeurs.
5. How do I know the price is real?
Ask for the quote in writing and ask what is and is not included. Pharaoh’s quotes a flat rate with $0 fuel, toll and waiting-time fees and no surge pricing.
6. How can I verify a company’s reviews?
Look at its Google Business Profile, where reviews are tied to real accounts, and compare it with other review sites. Pharaoh’s profile is linked on this page.
7. Should a company have a real address?
Yes. A local office and fleet are a sign the company is real. Pharaoh’s office and fleet are at 5151 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee.
8. What are warning signs?
No address, no insurance proof, prices that change after you book, unmarked personal cars, cash-only payment, or a company that will not say who is driving.
9. Does flight tracking matter?
Yes. Flight tracking means a delay or early arrival does not strand you. Ask whether it is included.
10. Can I get a text with the chauffeur’s name?
You should. Pharaoh’s sends the chauffeur’s name and number before you land.
11. Who can I call if something goes wrong?
Pharaoh’s dispatch runs 24/7 at 414-322-3751. Ask any company whether it has a live number, not just an app.
12. How do I book with Pharaoh’s?
Call 414-322-3751 or book online. See our MKE airport limo page.
