Chicago

Cheap Car Hire in Chicago from $40

Chicago, IL, United States
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Chicago, IL, United States
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Chicago car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Chicago. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

$1.68

Average price per day

$100

Cheapest price per day

$40

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Chicago?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Chicago and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

January

$57

February

$60

March

$74

April

$77

May

$88

June

$97

July

$99

August

$99

September

$88

October

$88

November

$79

December

$76

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Chicago is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Chicago

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Chicago and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

In Chicago, there are 116 active hire locations from 29 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Chicago in the past week - currently priced from $40/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

Compare available car types for hire in Chicago

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Chicago to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Small cars

$70 - $151

All Car Types

$79 - $208

To hire a small car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of $100/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Chicago, the United States (~$70/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$151/day). In fact, November is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chicago, hiring a small car saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chicago small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of $120/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Chicago, the United States (~$63/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$176/day). In fact, February is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chicago, hiring a medium car saves you 5% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chicago medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of $141/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Chicago, the United States (~$88/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$287/day). In fact, February is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chicago, hiring a large car is 12% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chicago large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of $124/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Chicago, the United States (~$86/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$175/day). In fact, February is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chicago, hiring a SUV saves you 2% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chicago SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of $163/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in Chicago, the United States (~$126/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$407/day). In fact, September is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chicago, hiring a van is 23% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of $103/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Chicago, the United States (~$109/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$239/day). In fact, August is about 4% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chicago, hiring a luxury car saves you 18% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a convertible in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of $153/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Chicago, the United States (~$120/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$206/day). In fact, March is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chicago, hiring a convertible is 19% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Kia Picanto$40/day
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Kia Picanto
Hyundai i30$52/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i30
Toyota Corolla$69/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

Top hire agencies in Chicago

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Chicago known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Chicago. Reviews were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Chicago, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis. Skim reviews, hire company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Alamo

8.2
Very Good
381 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7
Good
326 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Avis

6.6
Okay
151 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Payless

6.4
Okay
365 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.5

Budget

6.1
Okay
386 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.0

Hertz

6.0
Okay
601 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Thrifty

5.5
Fair
230 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.6

Dollar

5.4
Fair
336 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.5

Best Chicago car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Chicago. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Chicago with an average daily rate of $56. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Check out some of the very best car hire deals we've found in Chicago. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Kia Picanto$40/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Hyundai i30$43/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai i30
Toyota Camry$44/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Chicago, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Chicago?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $100/day when booking a car hire in Chicago. The absolute best deal a user found was for $56/day from Advance Car And Truck Rental, booked on Jul. 28.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Chicago?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Chicago from the following companies over the past two weeks: Fox ($40/day), Thrifty ($59/day), and Turo ($60/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Chicago?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.1 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.7 rating) and National (7.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Chicago.

  • What are petrol prices like in Chicago?

    The average price of petrol in Chicago is $1.68/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $75 and $109 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Chicago for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz offers hire cars in Chicago for about $713 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Chicago for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 29% to make it a great deal in Chicago. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Chicago?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Chicago for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Chicago for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Advance Car And Truck Rental can potentially be 62% below the average car hire price in Chicago. Check prices and availability for Advance Car And Truck Rental and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Chicago is on average $3,057 a month or $102 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Chicago car hire.

  • How much is a car hire in Chicago for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Chicago are typically $559 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Economy to save money on your trip to $559. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in April to be on average $158 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Chicago?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Chicago is Standard (Volkswagen Passat) based on our Cheapflights data.

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Van hires in Chicago

Find van hire deals in Chicago from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in Chicago cost an average of $86 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Have a look at some of the best options for hiring a car in Chicago we've found at this time. Deals are updated frequently to provide users with as many suitable options as possible.
Toyota HiAce$70/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce$70/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce$72/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce

Car hires by fuel type in Chicago

Browse car hires by fuel type in Chicago. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Chicago. Deals were last updated on 19 March 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Chicago. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($26+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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