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Cheap Car Hire in Downtown, Chicago from $58

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Downtown with a pick-up date of 21/9 and drop-off date of 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Downtown, Chicago car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Downtown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 July 2026.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

$123

Cheapest price per day

$58
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Best Downtown, Chicago car hire deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Downtown car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 23 July 2026.
Subaru Outback$100/day
5
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A/C
Subaru Outback
Found 07/21/26
Cupra Formentor$86/day
5
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A/C
Cupra Formentor
Found 07/21/26
Honda CR-V$100/day
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A/C
Honda CR-V
Found 07/21/26

Cheapflights insights for Downtown car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Downtown, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Downtown?

For the best savings on car hire in Downtown, make your reservation 44 days before pickup. The average price then is just $44/day – about 13% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Downtown?

Looking to hire a car in Downtown? Sixt had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $31.14/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $42.20/day.

What is the best car rental company in Downtown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Downtown is Alamo (rated 8.5/10 with 7 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.0/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
8.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0
Sixt
Sixt
7.2
Avis
Avis
6.2

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Downtown?

At Downtown, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $46. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $106 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Downtown, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $46. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $106 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$46

February

$54

March

$83

April

$84

May

$86

June

$106

July

$91

August

$71

September

$59

October

$69

November

$60

December

$59

Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis have 3 locations in Downtown, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top hire agencies in Downtown, Chicago

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
7 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
3 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.7

Sixt

7.2
Good
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.3

Avis

6.2
Okay
4 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.1

Hertz

5.9
Fair
14 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.9

Budget

5.7
Fair
19 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.7

Dollar

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.4

Thrifty

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.5

Downtown Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 July 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month at Downtown check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • What is the cheapest rental car in Downtown, Chicago?

    The cheapest rental car in Downtown, Chicago is Kia Rio. It costs $124 per day on average to rent a Kia Rio in this area of the city, which is 29% cheaper than other rental cars in the neighborhood.

  • How much is a rental car in Downtown, Chicago?

    Rental car prices in Downtown, Chicago will vary depending on when you book, but at the moment you can expect a rental to cost $124 per day on average and as low as $125 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Downtown

Browse car hires by fuel type in Downtown. Deals were last updated on 23 July 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Downtown. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$110+

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