Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our McAllen-Miller Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
No sleeping overnight but there are a couple of decent hotels across the street. Very walk-able area. – DaninMCI
MFE Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at McAllen Miller International Airport.
What to Expect
McAllen Miller International Airport (code: MFE) consists of a small, artfully renovated terminal with a couple of eateries and shops on each side of security. WiFi is available and there are plenty of outlets for charging mobile devices.
Sleeping in McAllen Miller Airport
This airport closes during the night, so overnight sleeping is not possible here. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels within a quick shuttle ride of the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
Covid-19 Update
Some airport reviews and tips in this guide and elsewhere on the site were written before March 2020 and may no longer be valid. To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s web site for current information.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near McAllen-Miller Airport that provide free airport shuttles:
With Covid restrictions constantly changing, we recommend that you confirm shuttle availability prior to booking and/or prior to your arrival.
- Best Western Plus McAllen Airport – Within walking distance. » Check Rates
- Radisson Hotel McAllen Airport » Check Rates
- Courtyard McAllen Airport » Check Rates
- Staybridge Suites McAllen » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near McAllen-Miller Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
At the time of this update, pay-per-use lounges were not available. If this information is not correct, click here to update this airport guide.
Airport WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at McAllen-Miller International Airport.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Location: Landside.
Duty-free Shopping – At the time of this update, two retails stores were available in the airport: CNBC • Explore McAllen • Oakwell.
Food & Drinks – At the time of this update, the airport had two dining options available: Coffee Zone (landside, Terminal lobby) and Comfort Zone (airside). Both locations serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, but Comfort Zone serves beer and cocktails in addition to the regular menu.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.
Mobile Charging – The airport has mobile charging stations available in the terminal seats.
Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Shoe Shine Service – Yes
Showers – Not available.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Airport Hours
The airport is open from 3:00AM – 12:00AM or until last flight arrives. Sleeping in the airport overnight is not possible.
Airlines
McAllen-Miller airport is served by the following airlines: Aeromar • Allegiant Airlines • American Airlines • United Airlines.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies have offices onsite: Avis • Dollar • Enterprise • Hertz • National • Payless • Thrifty. Budget provides free shuttle service from the airport to its nearby off-site location. To request pick up, use the courtesy direct-dial phone on the phone board in Baggage Claim.
Hotel Shuttles
Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service: Casa De Palmas Renaissance McAllen Hotel • Courtyard McAllen Airport • DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel McAllen • Fairfield Inn & Suites McAllen Airport • Hilton Garden Inn McAllen Airport • SpringHill Suites McAllen • Staybridge Suites McAllen.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis can be found outside the baggage claim. At the time of this update, the rate starts at $4 for the first 1/5th of a mile and $.50 for each 1/5th mile afterwards.
Last updated: 2022-10-28
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, are subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers and their web sites. We are not representatives of any of the above mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.
