Car Rentals in Chicago, Illinois

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Chicago, IL
Jun 6 — Jun 13
Same drop-off
Chicago, IL
Tue 6/6
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Noon

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Rental cars insight and trends in Chicago

Useful insights to help you book the perfect rental car in Chicago

What is the cheapest rental car agency in Chicago?

The cheapest rental cars in Chicago are generally found through Getaround. When booking with Getaround, you may be able to find rental car prices for as low as $10/day. The average price to rent a car in Chicago is $43/day.

What car rental company in Chicago has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the most locations of any rental car company in Chicago, with 28 locations.

What car do most people rent in Chicago?

The Dodge Durango is the most popular car to rent in Chicago, according to our data. Our users have found prices for Dodge Durango rentals for as low as $39/day in Chicago, though on average you can expect prices to be around $100/day. Another popular car to rent in Chicago is the Jeep Gladiator for an average of $64/day, and deals as low as $31/day.

Best deals found for Chicago, Illinois car rentals

Find great deals below on a variety of popular rental cars in Chicago, Illinois
Chevrolet Traverse
or similar Standard SUV
Up to 5 passengers
4-door vehicles

$25/day

19 Jun - 20 Jun
Chevrolet Traverse
Chevrolet Cruze
or similar Standard
Up to 5 passengers

$28/day

14 Jun - 14 Aug
Chevrolet Cruze
Mazda Mazda3
or similar Intermediate
Up to 5 passengers

$29/day

23 Jun - 24 Jun
Mazda Mazda3
Kia Picanto
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$30/day

7 Jul - 8 Jul
Kia Picanto
Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Up to 5 passengers

$30/day

9 Jun - 7 Jul
Toyota Corolla
Ford Fusion
or similar Full-size
Up to 5 passengers

$30/day

8 Jun - 11 Jul
Ford Fusion
Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$30/day

16 Jun - 14 Jul
Nissan Versa
Mini Hatch
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$31/day

18 Jun - 18 Jul
Mini Hatch
Hyundai Elantra
or similar Standard
Up to 5 passengers

$31/day

17 Jun - 15 Jul
Hyundai Elantra

Important information about Chicago car rentals

Chicago is highly recognized for its vibrant art scene, several cultural attractions, and outstanding architecture.  Some significant sights and areas can be accessed by car in the city, such as the Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, and others. Traveling across the city during the rush hour can be nerve-wracking due to the heavy traffic experienced. Suppose you are new to the town and traveling by Chicago car rentals. In that case, you should avoid the busy roads, such as North Michigan Avenue, West Roosevelt Road, North Western Avenue, and others since they are constantly experiencing heavy traffic congestion. Unlike other cities that refer to their expressways using letters and numbers, Chicago has a different way of doing this. Chicago refers to its highways using official names. While driving, look for names like The Eisenhower, Kennedy, Edens, Dan Ryan, and others. The city has ample parking, so you don’t have to worry about that. If you are new in the city and want rental cars in Chicago, you shouldn't be stranded as there are numerous car rental locations in Chicago.

If you need to travel out of the city, you might want an economy car rental. Chicago experiences snowy winters and this season may call for cheap car rental in Chicago to use if a snowstorm gets you in town.  It’s recommended to have car rentals in Chicago to access the Chicago suburbs since they cannot be accessed by foot. Chicago is the home of international airports. You might want a luxury car rental to move from the airport to access the city's amenities. Driving car rentals in Chicago is convenient due to the city's proximity to the major interstate and highways. You can also visit various exciting towns that border Chicago, such as Geneva. However, getting to the neighboring cities is not walkable, and that is why you need car rentals in Chicago.

When you reserve car rentals in Chicago, you are generally allowed to drive the vehicle to nearby countries. However, if you plan on crossing the border with a Chicago car rental, keep in mind that you will need to provide additional documentation to your rental car company, like a passport or a passport card, as well as a government-issued driver’s license. Travelers driving to Canada with a car rental from Chicago will need to have a non-resident insurance card, while travelers headed to Mexico must obtain Mexican automobile liability insurance. Both of these can be obtained through most major car rental companies. If you plan on driving your Chicago rental car to a different country, make sure to let your rental car company know about your plans ahead of time.

To book car rentals in Chicago, whether you’d like an electric car rental, a passenger van rental, or cheap car rentals in Chicago, companies usually prefer that you pay with a major credit card. However, you can often pay with alternative methods if this is not an option. Many companies will allow you to pay with a debit card, but you may be required to show additional documentation, such as proof of insurance or a utility bill. Cash payments are also accepted by some rental car companies, but you may be asked for supplementary documents as well. Many companies do not allow customers to pay with personal checks, but traveler’s checks may be accepted, depending on the specific location. If you are not paying with a credit card, keep in mind that you may be asked to pay a cash deposit. Make sure to contact your rental car company of choice a few days before picking up your vehicle to ask about the specific payment process that you will be undergoing.


Chicago, Illinois car rental deals found on momondo

Find the rental car in Chicago that's right for you

Small Cars

$53 - $78

All Car Types

$82 - $110

The average price of a Small rental in Chicago, the United States is $66. The cheapest time to rent a Small in Chicago, the United States is in January. The price is 20% lower than the rest of the year at just $53 per day. A Small rental is typically 32% less expensive than the average rental car in Chicago. The average price of a vehicle rental in Chicago can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Chicago Small rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Medium rental in Chicago, the United States is $69. The cheapest time to rent a Medium in Chicago, the United States is in January. The price is 22% lower than the rest of the year at just $54 per day. A Medium rental is typically 29% less expensive than the average rental car in Chicago. The average price of a vehicle rental in Chicago can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Chicago Medium rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Large rental in Chicago, the United States is $87. The cheapest time to rent a Large in Chicago, the United States is in January. The price is 17% lower than the rest of the year at just $73 per day. A Large rental is typically 10% less expensive than the average rental car in Chicago. The average price of a vehicle rental in Chicago can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Chicago Large rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV rental in Chicago, the United States is $73. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in Chicago, the United States is in January. The price is 21% lower than the rest of the year at just $59 per day. A SUV rental is typically 23% less expensive than the average rental car in Chicago. The average price of a vehicle rental in Chicago can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Chicago SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Van rental in Chicago, the United States is $112. The cheapest time to rent a Van in Chicago, the United States is in December. The price is 22% lower than the rest of the year at just $89 per day. A Van rental is typically 16% more expensive than the average rental car in Chicago. The average price of a vehicle rental in Chicago can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Chicago Van rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Pickup Truck rental in Chicago, the United States is $87. The cheapest time to rent a Pickup Truck in Chicago, the United States is in December. The price is 46% lower than the rest of the year at just $47 per day. A Pickup Truck rental is typically 10% less expensive than the average rental car in Chicago. The average price of a vehicle rental in Chicago can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

The average price of a Luxury rental in Chicago, the United States is $120. The cheapest time to rent a Luxury in Chicago, the United States is in June. The price is 13% lower than the rest of the year at just $106 per day. A Luxury rental is typically 21% more expensive than the average rental car in Chicago. The average price of a vehicle rental in Chicago can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Chicago Luxury rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Convertible rental in Chicago, the United States is $149. The cheapest time to rent a Convertible in Chicago, the United States is in January. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just $113 per day. A Convertible rental is typically 36% more expensive than the average rental car in Chicago. The average price of a vehicle rental in Chicago can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

Kia Picanto
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$30/day

7 Jul - 8 Jul
Kia Picanto
Hyundai Venue
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$30/day

16 Jun - 14 Jul
Hyundai Venue
Nissan Sentra
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$31/day

18 Jun - 18 Jul
Nissan Sentra

Chicago car rental directory

All major car rental suppliers in Chicago, Illinois

Alamo

8.3
Very good
371 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
319 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.5

Payless

6.8
Okay
356 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.9

Avis

6.5
Okay
137 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.1

Hertz

6.2
Okay
565 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.1

Budget

6.2
Okay
358 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.1

Thrifty

5.9
Fair
227 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.0

Dollar

5.9
Fair
320 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.9

Quick facts about car rentals in Chicago

Get the overview on great rental deals, popular car rental companies, and best car types for your visit in Chicago

Most Popular Agency

Hertz

Popular Car Types

SUV, Intermediate, Compact

Cheapest Rental Car

$25

Most Popular Model

Dodge Durango
The most popular Chicago car rental agency found on momondo this month is Hertz. Other top choices for car rental companies are Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals
The following car types were offered at rental car companies in Chicago in the past 72 hours: SUV, Intermediate, Compact.
The lowest price for a rental car in Chicago is $25/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from $64/day.
The most popular car model to rent in Chicago in the past 7 days is the Dodge Durango. Our users also prefer the Jeep Gladiator as an alternative.

Find popular attractions close to your rental car pick-up

Visit these must-see attractions near popular rental car locations in Chicago

Nearby attractions:

Aragon Ballroom12.7 mi
Wrigley Field13.0 mi
Vic Theatre13.1 mi
Douglas Park13.5 mi
Lakeview Historic District13.5 mi

Nearby attractions:

Douglas Park5.7 mi
Guaranteed Rate Field6.5 mi
United Center7.5 mi
McCormick Place7.9 mi
Museum of Science and Industry8.4 mi

Nearby attractions:

Aragon Ballroom75.4 mi
Douglas Park75.5 mi
Wrigley Field75.8 mi
Vic Theatre76.0 mi
United Center76.2 mi

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Driving with a rental car in Chicago - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about renting a car in Chicago so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

To rent a car for a weekend in Chicago in June, the average price was $80 with cheaper deals starting around $22. Stretching your rental over seven days shifts the price range to about $22 to $64.

Every rental car company in Chicago has a different cancellation policy. At momondo, we will always disclose in the car rental search results whether or not an agency has a cancellation fee. Some of the top car rental companies in Chicago include Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Payless, so be sure to check if they offer free cancellation.


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