Car rentals in Downtown, Chicago

Renting a car in Downtown will cost, on average, $100 per day. Keep in mind that daily rental prices fluctuate based on a variety of factors. For example, momondo users recently found Downtown car rental prices for as much as $162 per day and as little as $60 per day.

At the moment, Downtown’s cheapest rental car company is Budget, where users have found prices for as low as $60/day. You may also consider renting from Avis which is also one of the cheapest rental companies in the neighborhood. Users have recently found prices at Avis for $72/day.

Consider renting a car from Budget, which is currently the best rental agency in Downtown, according to our users, with 12 reviews and an average rating of 6.1/10.

25% of momondo users prefer to rent SUV vehicles when visiting Downtown. You can expect daily rental prices for this type of car to be $117 on average. Rates might be different depending on what agency you rent your car from and what neighborhood you intend to visit. Keep in mind that there are also other types of rental cars available in Downtown if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

At the moment, the cheapest neighborhoods to rent a car in Chicago are Armour Square and Lincoln Park from Avis and Avis, respectively. Avis in Armour Square has average rental rates of $41/day while Avis in Lincoln Park offers rentals for $41/day on average.

30 days is the most popular length of time momondo users will rent a car for in Downtown. Renting a car for 30 days will cost $53/day on average. If you decide to stay and rent a car in Downtown for 1 week then prices will be around $408, and many of our users tend to opt for weekend rentals which cost $153 in total on average. If it’s a longer road trip you’re after, you can also rent a car for one month in Downtown, at a total average cost of $2,358.

The best time to rent a car in Downtown is in the month of January, when prices are $36/day on average. July is often the most expensive month to rent a car when average prices are $70/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit Downtown, it’s recommended that you book your rental around 90 days out for the best possible price.

Prices for cars in Downtown are refreshed on a daily basis.

The number of operators available for cars in Downtown is 14 as of July 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Downtown. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

To rent a car in Downtown, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.