Hertz
Chevrolet Spark
or similar
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $56/day
Car Rental in Chicago
- Free cancellation on most offers
- 24/7 customer service
- No hidden fees
- Pay later on many offers
- 15rental companies
- 6pick-up points
- from $54 per day
- 9.2 top rated · National
A rental car here costs $137 a day on average, about $961 for a week. The most popular car class is Van, at about $156 a day. Europcar is the cheapest for a small car, about $49 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Nov 2026.
- Free shuttle bus: 5 · In the terminal: 1
- Free cancellation: 13 of 15
- Debit card accepted: 5 of 15
- National
- Sixt
- Alamo
- Enterprise
- Avis
- Budget
- +9
Where to pick up in Chicago
| Pick-up point | Type | Suppliers | From / day | Average wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago O'Hare Airport · 25 km | Airport | 15 | $43 | 19 min |
| Chicago Midway Airport · 10 km | Airport | 7 | $73 | 18 min |
| Chicago Central · 5 km | City office | 4 | $66 | 19 min |
| Chicago North Central · 6 km | City office | 4 | $71 | 19 min |
| Chicago North Loop · 7 km | City office | 3 | $102 | 19 min |
| Chicago Southside Downtown · 5 km | City office | 2 | $56 | 18 min |
Nearby, 15–48 km
| Pick-up point | Type | Suppliers | From / day | Average wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lawn Downtown · 15 km | City office | 1 | $68 | 17 min |
| Oak Lawn · 16 km | City office | 1 | $55 | 24 min |
| Stone Park · 20 km | City office | 1 | $43 | 31 min |
| Northfield · 30 km | City office | 1 | $103 | 21 min |
| Highland Park · 39 km | City office | 1 | $103 | 18 min |
| Nn- Sullivan Pontiac Downtown · 43 km | City office | 1 | $467 | 18 min |
| Romeoville Lewis Airport · 46 km | Airport | 2 | $80 | 16 min |
| Aurora Naperville · 48 km | City office | 5 | $90 | 17 min |
Car rental prices in Chicago by car type
| Class | Typical cars | Suppliers | From / day | Typical / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Mitsubishi Mirage, Kia Rio, Chevrolet Spark | 12 | $56 | $97 |
| Compact | Nissan Versa, Kia Soul, Kia Niro Electric | 13 | $58 | $95 |
| Intermediate | Toyota Corolla, Toyota Prius Hybrid, Hyundai Elantra | 15 | $66 | $106 |
| Standard | Volkswagen Jetta, Nissan Altima, Mercedes C Class | 12 | $65 | $104 |
| Full size | Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry, Infiniti Q50 | 12 | $66 | $115 |
| Small SUV | Jeep Renegade, Buick Encore, Mini Countryman | 11 | $54 | $103 |
| Medium SUV | Toyota Rav4, Jeep Wrangler, Hyundai Santa Fe | 15 | $66 | $109 |
| Large SUV | Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Explorer | 12 | $106 | $164 |
| SUV | Ford Flex | 2 | $78 | |
| Minivan | Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, Nissan Quest | 14 | $84 | $133 |
| 12-passenger van | Ford Transit Passengervan, Ford ClubWagon | 4 | $192 | $272 |
| 15-passenger van | Chevrolet Express, Ford Transit | 4 | $123 | |
| Luxury | Dodge Challenger RT, Chrysler 300, Cadillac XTS | 9 | $75 | $162 |
| Premium | Nissan Maxima, BMW 5 Series, Chevrolet Impala | 11 | $76 | $128 |
| Special | Ford Flex | 1 | $151 | |
| Convertible | Ford Mustang Convertible, BMW 4 Series Convertible, Jeep Wrangler | 8 | $79 | $111 |
| Small or medium truck | Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, Ford F-150 | 10 | $82 | $118 |
| Large truck | Dodge Ram, Chevrolet Silverado | 4 | $84 |
The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Nov 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices
Hertz
Budget
Hyundai Venue
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $57/day
Budget
Kia Soul
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $58/day
Enterprise
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $61/day
Budget
Kia Niro EV
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $62/day
Enterprise
Nissan Versa
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $62/day
Avis
Kia Niro Electric
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $64/day
Ace
Toyota Yaris
or similar
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $67/day
Avis
Kia Rio
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $71/day
Fox
Nissan Sentra
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $87/day
Thrifty
Ford Focus
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $95/day
Payless
Hyundai Accent
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $97/day
Dollar
Ford Fiesta
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $103/day
Enterprise
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $65/day
Avis
Hyundai Ioniq 6
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $66/day
Enterprise
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $66/day
Ace
Toyota Corolla
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $67/day
Budget
Toyota Camry
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $68/day
Enterprise
Hyundai Elantra
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $68/day
National
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $71/day
Sixt
Nissan Sentra
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $71/day
Avis
Toyota Prius Hybrid
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Hybrid
- Air conditioning
from $71/day
Hertz
Nissan Altima
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $76/day
Payless
Dodge Magnum
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $86/day
Sixt
BMW 2 Series
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $89/day
Sixt
Mercedes C Class
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $93/day
Sixt
Jeep Wrangler
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $94/day
Enterprise
BMW 3 Series
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $96/day
Payless
Ford Taurus
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $102/day
Routes
Kia Seltos
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $54/day
Hertz
Buick Encore
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $62/day
Budget
Toyota Rav4
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $66/day
Budget
Chevrolet Equinox
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $69/day
Payless
Jeep Wrangler Sport
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $70/day
Hertz
Ford Escape
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $70/day
Ace
Nissan Kicks
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $70/day
Hertz
Ford Edge
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $71/day
Enterprise
Dodge Durango
or similar
- 7 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $84/day
Hertz
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar
- 7 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $85/day
Hertz
Honda Odyssey
or similar
- 8 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $85/day
National
Dodge Grand Caravan
or similar
- 7 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $108/day
Thrifty
Nissan Quest
or similar
- 7 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $109/day
Enterprise
Chevrolet Express
or similar
- 15 seats
- 6 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $123/day
Payless
Dodge Caravan
or similar
- 7 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $125/day
Dollar
Toyota Sienna
or similar
- 8 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $139/day
Hertz
Ford Transit
or similar
- 15 seats
- 4 bags
- Air conditioning
from $153/day
Avis
Ford Transit Passengervan
or similar
- 12 seats
- 6 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $192/day
Payless
Ford ClubWagon
or similar
- 12 seats
- 6 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $271/day
Avis
Dodge Challenger RT
or similar
- 4 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $75/day
Avis
Lexus ES350
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $76/day
Avis
Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $80/day
Alamo
Cadillac XTS
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
from $81/day
National
Mercedes CLA
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $85/day
Enterprise
Nissan Maxima
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $85/day
Avis
Tesla Model 3
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $89/day
Avis
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $92/day
Dollar
Ford Mustang Convertible
or similar
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $79/day
Thrifty
Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
or similar
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $79/day
Hertz
Jeep Wrangler
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
from $113/day
Enterprise
BMW 4 Series Convertible
or similar
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $116/day
Budget
Kia Niro EV
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $62/day
Avis
Kia Niro Electric
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $64/day
Avis
Hyundai Ioniq 6
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $66/day
Avis
Toyota Prius Hybrid
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Hybrid
- Air conditioning
from $71/day
Avis
Ford Mustang Mach-E
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $74/day
Avis
Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $80/day
Avis
Tesla Model 3
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $89/day
Avis
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $92/day
Budget
Toyota Tacoma
or similar
- 4 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $82/day
Enterprise
Nissan Frontier
or similar
- 4 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $83/day
National
Ford F-150
or similar
- 4 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $84/day
Hertz
Dodge Ram
or similar
- 2 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $84/day
Alamo
Chevrolet Silverado
or similar
- 2 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $138/day
Car rental companies in Chicago
Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Nov 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices
National
24 min wait
Credit card only
9.2
Excellent
1000+ reviews
from $154/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Service at the rental desk
9.3
Pick-up process
9.2
Drop-off process
9.4
Included in the price
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Airport fee
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage on selected cars
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- One-way rental allowed
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
National in Chicago Central
203 N la Salle St, Chicago, 60601 1210, IL
8002277368
Sixt
21 min wait
CDW included
Credit and debit cards
8.9
Excellent
2000+ reviews
from $94/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Service at the rental desk
9.0
Pick-up process
8.9
Drop-off process
9.3
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Taxes
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage on selected cars
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- One-way rental allowed
- Pre-registration available
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Sixt in Chicago Central
151 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, 60611-4534
+18887498227
Alamo
In the terminal
22 min wait
Credit and debit cards
8.7
Excellent
5000+ reviews
from $102/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Service at the rental desk
8.8
Pick-up process
8.6
Drop-off process
9.1
Included in the price
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Glass and tire waiver
- Airport fee
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- One-way rental allowed
- Pre-registration available
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires
Office
Alamo at Chicago Midway Airport
5150 W 55th St, Chicago, 60638, IL
8449170959
Enterprise
21 min wait
Credit and debit cards
8.4
Excellent
2000+ reviews
from $115/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
7.9
Cleanliness
8.4
Service at the rental desk
8.6
Pick-up process
8.3
Drop-off process
8.8
Policies
- Unlimited mileage on selected cars
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Enterprise in Chicago North Loop
10 E Grand, Hilton Garage Fl 2, Chicago, 60611, IL
3126707270
Avis
18 min wait
Credit card only
8.3
Excellent
5000+ reviews
from $66/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.0
Cleanliness
8.2
Service at the rental desk
8.4
Pick-up process
8.2
Drop-off process
8.8
Included in the price
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Glass and tire waiver
- Airport fee
- Taxes
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage on selected cars
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- One-way rental allowed
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Avis in Chicago Central
1830 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, 60616, IL
312-225-0788
Budget
14 min wait
Credit card only
8.2
Excellent
10000+ reviews
from $82/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.0
Cleanliness
8.2
Service at the rental desk
8.1
Pick-up process
7.9
Drop-off process
8.8
Included in the price
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Glass and tire waiver
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Budget in Chicago Central
335a South Franklin St Traders Parking Garage, Chicago, 60606, IL
708-392-6981
Europcar
Free shuttle bus
Daily 05:00–23:59
12 min wait
Credit card only
8.0
Very good
250+ reviews
from $49/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
7.8
Cleanliness
7.7
Service at the rental desk
8.1
Pick-up process
8.1
Drop-off process
8.5
Included in the price
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Glass and tire waiver
- Airport fee
Policies
- Same to same
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Europcar at Chicago O'Hare Airport
Please Go To Fox Counter 10256 W Zemke Blvd, 10255 West Zemke Blvd, Chicago, 60666, IL
1 312 7410788
Fox
Free shuttle bus
1 min wait
Credit card only
7.8
Very good
2000+ reviews
from $43/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
7.6
Cleanliness
7.0
Service at the rental desk
8.3
Pick-up process
8.1
Drop-off process
8.1
Policies
- Limited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Taxes and fees included in the price: about 51% of the base rate
- Pay at the desk or prepay online
Office
Fox at Chicago O'Hare Airport
10256 W Zemke Blvd Suite 830, Chicago, 60666, IL
(312) 741-0788
Hertz
18 min wait
Credit card only
7.5
Very good
2000+ reviews
from $56/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
7.2
Cleanliness
7.8
Service at the rental desk
7.3
Pick-up process
7.0
Drop-off process
8.4
Included in the price
- Taxes
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage
- Pre-registration available
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Chicago Southside Downtown
3961 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, Mo, 65807, MO
4173974624
Routes
Free shuttle bus
11 min wait
Credit card only
7.0
Good
1000+ reviews
from $51/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
7.5
Cleanliness
7.1
Service at the rental desk
7.3
Pick-up process
6.1
Drop-off process
7.1
Policies
- Limited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Prepay only
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS from $8 a day · Child seat from $13 a day
Office
Routes at Chicago O'Hare Airport
3901 Mannheim Road, Schiller Park, IL, 60176, US, Chicago, Illinois
1-847-671-4000
Dollar
15 min wait
Credit and debit cards
6.7
Good
5000+ reviews
from $92/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
6.3
Cleanliness
7.5
Service at the rental desk
6.3
Pick-up process
5.9
Drop-off process
7.8
Included in the price
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Airport fee
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- One-way rental allowed
- Pre-registration available
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Dollar at Chicago Midway Airport
5150 W 55th Street, Chicago, IL, United States, 60638
(773) 585-6142
Thrifty
15 min wait
Credit and debit cards
6.7
Good
5000+ reviews
from $94/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
6.3
Cleanliness
7.4
Service at the rental desk
6.4
Pick-up process
6.1
Drop-off process
7.7
Policies
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Pre-registration available
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Thrifty in Chicago North Central
401 North State Street, Chicago, IL, United States, 60610
(312) 372-7600
Ace
Free shuttle bus
18 min wait
Credit card only
6.4
Good
2000+ reviews
from $67/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
5.9
Cleanliness
7.2
Service at the rental desk
6.1
Pick-up process
5.8
Drop-off process
7.3
Policies
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Taxes and fees included in the price: about 52% of the base rate
- Pay at the desk or prepay online
Office
Ace at Chicago O'Hare Airport
Schiller Park, Illinois(IL), United States of America, 60176
Payless
Free shuttle bus
Daily 06:00–22:00
19 min wait
Credit card only
6.3
Good
1000+ reviews
from $70/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
5.7
Cleanliness
6.5
Service at the rental desk
6.0
Pick-up process
5.6
Drop-off process
7.9
Policies
- Unlimited mileage
- Cancellation fee $130
- Taxes and fees included in the price: about 58% of the base rate
- Pay at the desk or prepay online
Office
Payless at Chicago O'Hare Airport
10255 West Zemke Blvd, Chicago, 60666, IL
224-220-0604
Nextcar
Mon–Fri 07:00–17:59 · Sat 07:00–15:59 · Sun 08:00–16:59
34 min wait
Credit card only
4.2
Poor
100+ reviews
from $107/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
4.1
Cleanliness
5.5
Service at the rental desk
3.5
Pick-up process
3.6
Drop-off process
4.5
Policies
- Limited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Office
Nextcar at Chicago O'Hare Airport
3309 Mannheim Road, Franklin Park, Illinois(IL), United States, 60131
2247812000
Rental conditions in Chicago
Based on 15 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Nov 2026.
| Driver age | Minimum age 25. |
|---|---|
| Debit card | Accepted by 5 of 15 suppliers: Sixt, Alamo, Enterprise, Dollar and Thrifty. |
| Credit card | Usually required, in the main driver's name. 10 of 15 suppliers list no debit option. |
| Mileage | Unlimited at 12 of 15 suppliers. Limited at Nextcar. |
| Fuel policy | Full to full (7 suppliers), Same to same (1 supplier) |
| Transmission | Automatic 99%, manual 1%. |
| Electric and hybrid | Tesla Model 3 Long Range, Kia Niro Electric, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Toyota Prius Hybrid, from $60 a day. |
| Cancellation | Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 13 suppliers. Cancellation fee: Payless $130. |
| Insurance included | Theft protection (TP) (7 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (7 suppliers), Glass and tire waiver (4 suppliers). |
| Included in the price | Taxes, Airport fee, Breakdown assistance |
| One-way rental | Allowed by 5 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $284–$625. |
| Free additional driver | Alamo |
| Extras | GPS (11 suppliers), Child seat (11 suppliers), Infant seat (10 suppliers), Booster seat (10 suppliers), Ski rack (5 suppliers), Winter tires (2 suppliers) |
| Special offers | Pre-registration available (5 suppliers), Free additional driver (1 supplier), Special discount (1 supplier) |
| Taxes and fees | Included in the price: 51%–58% of the base rate, depending on the supplier. |
| Extras per day | Child seat from $13 · GPS from $8 |
| Payment | Pay at the desk possible at 3 of 4 suppliers. Prepay only at 1 of 4 suppliers. |
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- Des Plaines 28 km
- Addison, IL 30 km
- Orland Park 30 km
- Downers Grove 30 km
- Elk Grove Village 32 km
- Hammond 32 km
- Lansing, IL 33 km
- Glen Ellyn 35 km
- Glendale Heights 36 km
- Lisle 36 km
- Highland 37 km
- Wheaton, IL 38 km
- Arlington Heights 38 km
- Bolingbrook 39 km
- Highland Park 39 km
- Rolling Meadows 40 km
- Carol Stream 41 km
- Mokena 41 km
- Naperville 42 km
- Hanover Park 44 km
- Schererville 44 km
- Merrillville 49 km
Car rental in Chicago: what to expect
Customers report an average wait at the desk from 1 min at Fox to 34 min at Nextcar.
For a small car, Europcar is the cheapest at about $49 a day and is rated 8.0 out of 10. Alamo is rated 8.7 and costs about $111.
99% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at 12 of 15 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 25. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.
People who search here most often live in the USA, Mexico and Ukraine. A typical rental lasts 6 days.
Car rental in Chicago: FAQ
How much does it cost to rent a car in Chicago?
Car rental in Chicago starts from $54 per day, and the average price is $137 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Nov 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $412 for a 3-day weekend and $961 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.
Are taxes and fees included in the car rental prices in Chicago?
Yes, the prices on this page include them. Included in the price: 51%–58% of the base rate, depending on the supplier.
What are the most popular types of rental cars in Chicago?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Chicago over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
- Van: $156 per day
- SUV: $147 per day
- Standard: $114 per day
- Luxury: $147 per day
- Full-size: $132 per day
- Economy: $104 per day
Which car rental companies are the most popular in Chicago?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Chicago over the last 12 months:
- Thrifty, average price $128 per day
- Avis, average price $152 per day
- Dollar, average price $140 per day
Which car rental company has the best reviews in Chicago?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Chicago are:
- Alamo: rated 9.2/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $100 per day
- National: rated 9.2/10 by 1000+ customers, average price $179 per day
- Sixt: rated 8.9/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $275 per day
Which is the cheapest car rental company in Chicago?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Chicago are:
- Europcar: about $49 per day
- Hertz: about $56 per day
- Alamo: about $63 per day
Where do I pick up my rental car in Chicago?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
- Desk in or next to the terminal: Enterprise
- Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Alamo, Europcar and Thrifty
Can I pick up a car in Chicago and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. In Chicago, one-way rentals are offered by Alamo, National and Sixt. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.
What is the minimum age to rent a car in Chicago?
The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Chicago is 21, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers in Chicago:
- Alamo: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24
Can I rent a car in Chicago with a debit card?
Rental companies in Chicago typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards in Chicago: Alamo, Sixt, Thrifty and Dollar. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.
Can I pay at the desk when I pick up the car in Chicago?
Pay at the desk possible at 3 of 4 suppliers. Prepay only at 1 of 4 suppliers. Which car rental companies in Chicago offer unlimited mileage? 9 rental companies in Chicago include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Alamo, Enterprise and Budget. National, Sixt and Avis offer it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.
What fuel policy do rental companies use in Chicago?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Chicago are:
- Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Alamo, National, Sixt, Avis, Budget, Hertz and Dollar.
- Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up. Offered by Europcar.
Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Chicago?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Chicago include Dollar, Hertz and Avis. The cheapest is Hertz, from $60 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.
What extras can I add to a car rental in Chicago?
You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:
- Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but in Chicago Alamo includes an additional driver for free.
- GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
- Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
- Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.
How much does a child seat cost in Chicago?
Child seats in Chicago cost from $13 a day.
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