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Small Cars
$37 - $131
All Car Types
$70 - $119
The best time to rent a Small car from Thrifty in Chicago, Illinois is in May when prices are $37 per day on average. $37 per day is 49% lower than the $72 average yearly price for a Thrifty Small rental in Chicago. While May may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Thrifty in Chicago, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Small rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from Thrifty in Chicago, Illinois is in October when prices are $57 per day on average. $57 per day is 33% lower than the $85 average yearly price for a Thrifty Medium rental in Chicago. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Thrifty in Chicago, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June on Medium rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from Thrifty in Chicago, Illinois is in February when prices are $58 per day on average. $58 per day is 38% lower than the $93 average yearly price for a Thrifty Large rental in Chicago. While February may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Thrifty in Chicago, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on Large rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from Thrifty in Chicago, Illinois is in January when prices are $44 per day on average. $44 per day is 44% lower than the $78 average yearly price for a Thrifty SUV rental in Chicago. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Thrifty in Chicago, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June on SUV rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from Thrifty in Chicago, Illinois is in April when prices are $76 per day on average. $76 per day is 30% lower than the $108 average yearly price for a Thrifty Van rental in Chicago. While April may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from Thrifty in Chicago, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Van rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Luxury car from Thrifty in Chicago, Illinois is in December when prices are $51 per day on average. $51 per day is 48% lower than the $99 average yearly price for a Thrifty Luxury rental in Chicago. While December may be the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car from Thrifty in Chicago, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June on Luxury rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
Our plans changed and we needed to change our reservation to drop off the car at a different airport than planned. We could not get ahold of thrifty, and once we did, they wouldn’t let us change our drop off location. So we drove the car 6 hours out of our way and changed our flights to return the car to the same airport that we picked it up. I would not rent from thrifty! Find another company who will pick up the phone AND be reasonable.
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Poor|Jun 2023
Don’t like being charged fees beyond what I paid on kayak. I had to pay an extra $163 in bs fees directly to Thrifty to get my car. I’ll book directly with the rental car agency next time. Lesson learned.
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Poor|May 2023
Pick up took over an hour in line. Disappointing experience.
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Poor|Jan 2023
Agent was direct but unhelpful Would not complete rental even though I had a confirmation #. Because it was a same day booking
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Wonderful|Jan 2023
The thrifty employees were so nice and helpful. The car was in great shape and the price was great. I’ll definitely book with them again.
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Poor|Nov 2022
The employees at the pick up desk were awful. Of all of the car rental companies at the airport theirs was the only one with a queue of any size. They were unapologetic and rude. I had the rental booked for 3pm and I was in line at 2:50pm. After waiting in line for over an hour I was told they didn’t have a car and I would have to wait. We I asked if there would be in compensation or even a voucher for food I was told that ‘I can wait for a car or not, we already have your money.’ We didn’t get to a car until 4:45.
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Information about Thrifty car rentals in Chicago
Does Thrifty have a location at Chicago Midway Airport?
At the moment, Thrifty has 2 locations at Chicago Midway Airport: 5150 W 55th Street Lc Pending Close Dec 1st.
Does Thrifty offer free car rental cancellation in Chicago?
Yes, Thrifty has free cancellation for rental cars in Chicago. However, there may be a cancellation fee for last-minute cancellations. If you have specific questions regarding fees and cancellation policies, then you can call Thrifty at one of their Chicago locations. Click here to view a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab.
What is the most popular car to rent from Thrifty while in Chicago in October?
Consider Intermediate rentals from Thrifty if you need a car rental in Chicago during October. When renting Intermediate cars in October, you can expect prices to be an average of $41 per day and as low as $14 per day. Keep in mind that there are also other types of rental cars available from Thrifty—Intermediate vehicles just happen to be the most popular amongst our users during this time of year.
What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Thrifty in Chicago?
The cheapest type of car to rent from Thrifty in Chicago is the Intermediate ($41/day on average). In the past year, 37% of our users who rented a car from Thrifty chose the Intermediate for its cost savings. A Intermediate also happens to be 78% cheaper than the average cost of the most expensive car available from Thrifty in Chicago.
How many Thrifty car rental locations are there in Chicago?
In Chicago, Thrifty has 6 locations. 10255 West Zemke Road is the address of the car rental company’s most popular location (based on our user data). In the past 12 months, 95% of momondo users who reserved a rental car in Chicago from Thrifty went to the 10255 West Zemke Road location.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Chicago?
Prices for cars in Chicago refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Chicago?
The number of operators available for cars in Chicago is 127 as of September 2025.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Chicago?
Among different countries, including Chicago, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Chicago?
To rent a car in Chicago, 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.
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