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Hyundai Accent Hatch

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

$56/day

23 May - 30 May

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Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$59/day

23 May - 30 May

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Toyota Camry

or similar Standard

Up to 5 passengers

$60/day

15 Jun - 22 Jun

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Hyundai Avante

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

$61/day

23 May - 30 May

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Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

$62/day

16 Jun - 23 Jun

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Toyota Corolla

or similar Standard

Up to 5 passengers

$65/day

9 Jun - 16 Jun

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Holden Commodore

or similar Full-size

Up to 5 passengers

$66/day

23 May - 30 May

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Toyota Camry

or similar Full-size

Up to 5 passengers

$68/day

15 Jun - 22 Jun

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Kia Sportage

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

$69/day

16 Jun - 23 Jun

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Car hire insight and trends in Chicago Metropolitan Area

Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in Chicago Metropolitan Area

What is the best car hire agency in Chicago Metropolitan Area?

Consider hiring a car from Alamo, which is currently the best rental agency in Chicago Metropolitan Area, according to our users. Alamo has 3 locations in some of Chicago Metropolitan Area’s must-see cities, like Chicago. With 200 reviews and an average rating of 8.0/10, Alamo is a favourite among travellers visiting Chicago Metropolitan Area.

What is the most popular type of car to hire in Chicago Metropolitan Area?

SUV cars are the preferred type of car to hire while visiting Chicago Metropolitan Area. This is a popular car type among drivers thanks to its value at an average price of $128 per day. While 34% of momondo users settled on this type of car, you can always choose a different one based on your needs.

Chicago Metropolitan Area car hire deals found on momondo

Find the car hire in Chicago Metropolitan Area that's right for you

	Small cars	$70 - $141
	All Car Types	$79 - $190

The average price of a small car hire in Chicago Metropolitan Area is $97. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Chicago Metropolitan Area is in February. The price is 29% lower than the rest of the year at just $70 per day. A small car rental is typically 22% less expensive than the average rental car in Chicago Metropolitan Area. The average price of a vehicle hire in Chicago Metropolitan Area can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Chicago Metropolitan Area small car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in Chicago Metropolitan Area is $115. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Chicago Metropolitan Area is in February. The price is 48% lower than the rest of the year at just $61 per day. A medium car rental is typically 8% less expensive than the average rental car in Chicago Metropolitan Area. The average price of a vehicle hire in Chicago Metropolitan Area can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Chicago Metropolitan Area medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car hire in Chicago Metropolitan Area is $143. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Chicago Metropolitan Area is in February. The price is 40% lower than the rest of the year at just $87 per day. A large car rental is typically 13% more expensive than the average rental car in Chicago Metropolitan Area. The average price of a vehicle hire in Chicago Metropolitan Area can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Chicago Metropolitan Area large car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV hire in Chicago Metropolitan Area is $125. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Chicago Metropolitan Area is in February. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just $95 per day. A SUV rental is typically 1% more expensive than the average rental car in Chicago Metropolitan Area. The average price of a vehicle hire in Chicago Metropolitan Area can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Chicago Metropolitan Area SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van hire in Chicago Metropolitan Area is $143. The cheapest time to hire a van in Chicago Metropolitan Area is in May. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just $108 per day. A van rental is typically 14% more expensive than the average rental car in Chicago Metropolitan Area. The average price of a vehicle hire in Chicago Metropolitan Area can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a luxury car hire in Chicago Metropolitan Area is $106. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Chicago Metropolitan Area is in March. The price is 13% lower than the rest of the year at just $94 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 15% less expensive than the average rental car in Chicago Metropolitan Area. The average price of a vehicle hire in Chicago Metropolitan Area can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a convertible hire in Chicago Metropolitan Area is $163. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Chicago Metropolitan Area is in March. The price is 14% lower than the rest of the year at just $142 per day. A convertible rental is typically 24% more expensive than the average rental car in Chicago Metropolitan Area. The average price of a vehicle hire in Chicago Metropolitan Area can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

Hyundai Accent Hatch

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

$56/day

23 May - 30 May

See offer

Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$59/day

23 May - 30 May

See offer

Chicago Metropolitan Area car hire directory

All major car hire suppliers in Chicago Metropolitan Area

Alamo

8.0

Very Good

382 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

The process to get the vehicle was very easy. Customer service was great and the car I received was absolutely beautiful! I would definitely recommend Alamo to a friend.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Nice

8.0

Very Good|June 2023

Great, we were upgrade at no cost due to a faulty Apple AirPlay in the first SUV we chose. The staff was very friendly and helpful!!!

2.0

Poor|June 2023

The lady at the counter at Chicago Ohare pickup fought me for 45 minutes and did not want to honor what we booked (in this case a 7 seater SUV). It wasn’t so much the make and model as these aren’t guaranteed but more so that we needed 7 seats which was guaranteed per our reservation. She told me multiple times they didn’t have any 7 seater vehicles. Finally, after 45 minutes, I got the car type that we reserved. She was rude and unpleasant. Would not recommend renting from Alamo in Chicago!

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

It was a good experience, good customer service and easy process. Only down side was that the car was not clean around the dashboard and gear control area and I had to use wipes to clean it.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Alamo charge me an absurd amount of money to change the return airport from O’Hare airport to nearby midway airport. Beware.

1 out of 128

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7

Good

349 reviews•38 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Professional staff! Super clean car! Hate driving in chicago

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Location was a bit confusing to find but when I did the customer service was friendly. Had a free upgrade. Then drop off at the airport was a breeze took less than a minute.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Representatives were extremely kind and professional.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

Guys working at the enterprise were great to deal with.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

Pleasant, helpful, and attentive. I will rent with them again.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2022

Great customer service

1 out of 117

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Chicago Metropolitan Area

Avis

6.6

Okay

160 reviews•17 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|June 2023

Wonderful! Great customer service

8.0

Very Good|May 2023

The welcome experience was excellent the counter service was 10/10. Unfortunately the drop off was 0/10 completely disorganised and very apathetic team who were more interested in the chat with each other than supporting returning renters

6.0

Okay|Apr 2023

Good service at desk. In garage, the only employee present was not enough to service the many customers, he did his best polite and efficient but there ahould have been at least another person. At exit it was fast and easy. I am not complaining bout the person in garage, he was trying his best.

4.0

Mediocre|Jan 2023

Car needed multiple repairs, was no safe driving at highway speeds.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

I was charged for an upgrade without being asked if I wanted an upgrade. I was charged for a full tank of petrol when I said I didn’t want that option(this was later refunded). The check-in agent was 100% on the hustle - unexpected from a ‘reputable’ company and after a long flight.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Avis staff was helpful and very friendly.

1 out of 54

Avis Locations in Chicago Metropolitan Area

Payless

6.4

Okay

366 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

They could have more counters open and have a prebook time in advance at least 30 min… been waiting for an hour and a half to get the car and after I just gave up waiting and took a taxi. So if you can’t provide your clients with the car at the moment then give people instructions how long it’s going to take.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

They didn’t give me my full deposit back

8.0

Very Good|July 2023

Ummm They did not rip me off on full tank Fuel this time … like they did in Boston

2.0

Poor|June 2023

Customer service was terrible! Had attitude problems! Didn’t even get the rental car! I deserve a refund!

6.0

Okay|June 2023

Great car. Too May extra extra charges just for extending the rental for a few days.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

I came to rent a car on time but the location was closed so I was not able to get a car at all

1 out of 122

Budget

6.1

Okay

400 reviews•15 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

It was great! The booking, pick up and drop off were quick and easy.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Drop off in Philly was a bit of a mess, but overall it was a delightful experience.

2.0

Poor|July 2023

I was charged more than double the cost that was quoted to me when I made the reservation. The only service I added was tolls, which is $20/day, and I had the car less than 24 hours. Now I need to take the time to call Budget and challenge the charges.

4.0

Mediocre|July 2023

BAD! the booked car (convertible) is not available in Chicago, while I could book it few months before! If I know that before, I have chosen another rental company

2.0

Poor|July 2023

It was a good experience until I arrived at the drop off location and a clear scam by Budget was in the works. I arrived at 3255 W FULLERTON AVE, CHICAGO 60647 to return the car around 12:00-12:30 on the 19th July 2023. I was met by an extremely rude person who miraculously spotted in a nanosecond a tiny barely visible crack which can only be spotted under extreme scrutiny. He proceeded to write a damage report and started harrying me to sign some papers without offering any proper explanations with the added difficulty of him using nonsensical English. He was being extremely difficult to deal with and was brushing off any attempts by me at conversing with him when I showed him my disbelief at the claim he was forcing on me. The car was not damaged while under my possession and I have 6 people including myself who are witnesses and can attest to that. I immediately sensed a scam in the works when the person receiving the car was telling me I'm not the person who gave you the car at the pickup location, and asked whether I signed any papers detailing any damages to the car at the pickup location which I was not asked to do in the first place. I was instructed to pick up the car from the parking lot at location V20 at the rental parking lot in O'hare airport, present my license and rental agreement to the gate personnel who let me pass without any additional papers signed or presented to me. The keys were in the car and when I asked the Budget people in the parking garage whether I needed to verify any issues with anyone they told me to proceed to the gate and there was no need to see anyone. The behavior and narrative that the guy at the drop-off location was demonstrating proves that this is a well rehearsed scam whereby the rental company will try to levy any previous damages in the car and blame it and claim it from unsuspecting renters like myself who returned the car in the same exact condition that I received it in. I refuse to be bullied and will make this case public through all access I have on social media through my family, friends and businesses. I will ensure that this behavior by Budget (and all other companies that operate under the same umbrella) will receive as much negative publicity as it should, as I will do my duty to warn other unsuspecting would-be-renters of the devious ways among many that this company exercises in scamming people. I'm utterly disgusted by the behavior of their employee which only reflects the values or lack thereof which this company supposedly espouses.

2.0

Poor|July 2023

There was 1 person working and a line snaked around. Inexcusable

1 out of 134

Budget Locations in Chicago Metropolitan Area

Hertz

6.0

Okay

646 reviews•23 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Excellent

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

We enjoyed the whole experience. Nice people nice car. Easy pick up and drop off. Will be using you again the next time we go to America.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

They didn’t have a car available for us despite having a noon reservation and couldn’t commit to having one for us at all that day. The staff lacked basic critical thinking and/or compassion for the position this put us in as international travellers. We ended up having to rent from Alamo instead and Hertz couldn’t even follow thru on sending me a cancellation notice. I am going to invoice them for the Lyft ride to Alamo and the difference in car rental prices due to having to do a same day rental. Total disaster- stay away.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I will never use Hertz again. Also I may never use Kayak again either because of what happened. I rented a car in advance and prepaid but had to cancel a month away from the pick up date. I had the booking for less than a week when I cancelled. Hertz/Kayak charged me $100! Terrible terrible and I will never forget. Steve

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Got a surprise charge for about 70% more than pre paid quoted price. Also the car was a lot smaller than class reserved. Won’t be renting from them again

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

Called to see if I could extend 12 hours they told me it would be more then I paid for 3 days.

1 out of 216

Hertz Locations in Chicago Metropolitan Area

Thrifty

5.4

Fair

230 reviews•5 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

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.

2.0

Poor|June 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.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Pick up took over an hour in line. Disappointing experience.

2.0

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

10.0

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.

2.0

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.

1 out of 77

Dollar

5.4

Fair

336 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|July 2023

Was rather seamless. Woman who checked me in at pick up was a delight and very helpful. Same on delivery end. Van was in great shape and well maintained. Overall was a good experience.

2.0

Poor|July 2023

Rip off. They did not honor reservation but for $425 they had a car for one day. It was also a pain waiting 67 minutes in line.

4.0

Mediocre|July 2023

I think it's really f****** expensive.

2.0

Poor|July 2023

The price was fantastic, and the car was in good shape. But the service was horrible. The lady at the desk refused to help us until our rental time. Then they kept us waiting even though there was no one else picking up a car. When we were ready to pick up the car, The people in the garage hardly gave us the time of day, and the lady at the desk yelled at us for going to the garage before our name was called, even though our car was ready. No one filled out the damage form before we left, and it just seemed like the dollar employees in Chicago were as unhappy as possible to have the jobs that they did.

2.0

Poor|July 2023

Our pickup experience was horrendous, I have never seen something so unprofessional. First & last time I’ll be using Dollar.

4.0

Mediocre|July 2023

Convenient way of booking. Lot of options. But equal amount is charged after booking by service provider. Not received final invoice or settlement.

1 out of 112

Car hire in Chicago Metropolitan Area

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

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Chicago Metropolitan Area?

Prices for cars in Chicago Metropolitan Area are updated daily.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Chicago Metropolitan Area?

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Chicago Metropolitan Area. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to hire a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred hire company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Chicago Metropolitan Area?

To hire a car in Chicago Metropolitan Area, 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 hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring 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 hire company you're booking with.

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Using momondo to book a car hire in Chicago Metropolitan Area could save you time and money. momondo searches thousands of car hire websites and locations to provide you with a wide selection of options and cars to choose from.

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