Alamo
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $55/day
Car Rental in Des Plaines
- Free cancellation on most offers
- 24/7 customer service
- No hidden fees
- Pay later on many offers
- 15rental companies
- 2pick-up points
- from $54 per day
- 9.2 top rated · Alamo
A rental car here costs $115 a day on average, about $811 for a week. The most popular car class is Van, at about $143 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: 13 · In the terminal: 1
- Free cancellation: 14 of 15
- Debit card accepted: 7 of 15
- Alamo
- National
- Europcar
- Thrifty
- Fox
- Enterprise
- +9
Where to pick up in Des Plaines
| Pick-up point | Type | Suppliers | From / day | Average wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago O'Hare Airport · 6 km | Airport | 15 | $43 | 19 min |
| Northfield · 10 km | City office | 1 | $103 | 21 min |
Nearby, 14–45 km
| Pick-up point | Type | Suppliers | From / day | Average wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Park · 14 km | City office | 1 | $43 | 31 min |
| Nn- Sullivan Pontiac Downtown · 15 km | City office | 1 | $467 | 18 min |
| Highland Park · 17 km | City office | 1 | $103 | 18 min |
| Chicago North Loop · 23 km | City office | 3 | $102 | 19 min |
| Chicago North Central · 24 km | City office | 4 | $71 | 19 min |
| Chicago Central · 27 km | City office | 4 | $66 | 19 min |
| Chicago Midway Airport · 30 km | Airport | 7 | $73 | 18 min |
| Chicago Southside Downtown · 30 km | City office | 2 | $56 | 18 min |
| Oak Lawn Downtown · 36 km | City office | 1 | $68 | 17 min |
| Oak Lawn · 36 km | City office | 1 | $55 | 24 min |
Show all 12
| Pick-up point | Type | Suppliers | From / day | Average wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Naperville · 41 km | City office | 5 | $90 | 17 min |
| Aurora · 45 km | City office | 1 | $71 | 23 min |
Car rental prices in Des Plaines by car type
| Class | Typical cars | Suppliers | From / day | Typical / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Mitsubishi Mirage, Toyota Yaris, Chevrolet Spark | 12 | $55 | $79 |
| Compact | Nissan Versa, Kia Soul, Kia Niro Electric | 13 | $56 | $78 |
| Intermediate | Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Prius Hybrid | 15 | $63 | $89 |
| Standard | Volkswagen Jetta, Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion | 12 | $54 | $85 |
| Full size | Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry, Infiniti Q50 | 12 | $60 | $89 |
| Small SUV | Jeep Renegade, Buick Encore, Audi Q3 | 11 | $54 | $79 |
| Medium SUV | Toyota Rav4, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Wrangler | 15 | $64 | $106 |
| Large SUV | Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition | 12 | $109 | $143 |
| SUV | Ford Flex | 2 | $78 | |
| Minivan | Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango | 14 | $84 | $127 |
| 12-passenger van | Ford ClubWagon, Ford Transit Passengervan | 4 | $128 | |
| 15-passenger van | Chevrolet Express | 3 | $157 | |
| Luxury | Chrysler 300, Audi A4, Cadillac Escalade | 9 | $75 | $156 |
| Premium | Nissan Maxima, BMW 5 Series, Chevrolet Impala | 11 | $73 | $128 |
| Convertible | Ford Mustang Convertible, BMW 4 Series Convertible, Chevrolet Camaro Convertible | 8 | $79 | $110 |
| Small or medium truck | Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Ford F-150 | 10 | $82 | $121 |
| Large truck | Dodge Ram, Chevrolet Silverado | 4 | $114 |
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
Alamo
Alamo
Nissan Versa
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $56/day
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
Budget
Kia Niro EV
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $62/day
Ace
Toyota Yaris
or similar
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $67/day
Hertz
Chevrolet Spark
or similar
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $71/day
Budget
Kia Niro Electric
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $73/day
Avis
Kia Rio
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $76/day
Fox
Nissan Sentra
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $87/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
Thrifty
Ford Focus
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $106/day
Fox
Ford Fusion
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $54/day
Alamo
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $58/day
Alamo
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $60/day
Alamo
Hyundai Elantra
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $63/day
Budget
Toyota Corolla
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $66/day
Budget
Toyota Camry
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $68/day
Hertz
Toyota Prius Hybrid
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Hybrid
- Air conditioning
from $76/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
Avis
Hyundai Ioniq 6
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $89/day
National
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $93/day
Payless
Dodge Stratus
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $102/day
Payless
Ford Taurus
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $102/day
Sixt
Jeep Wrangler
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $103/day
Sixt
Nissan Sentra
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $107/day
Sixt
BMW 2 Series
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $111/day
Hertz
Audi Q3
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $54/day
Routes
Kia Seltos
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $54/day
Budget
Ford Mustang Mach-E
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $64/day
Alamo
Toyota Rav4
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $66/day
Hertz
Buick Encore
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $67/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
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 $116/day
Payless
Dodge Caravan
or similar
- 7 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $125/day
Budget
Ford Transit Passengervan
or similar
- 12 seats
- 6 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $128/day
Dollar
Nissan Quest
or similar
- 7 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $133/day
Dollar
Toyota Sienna
or similar
- 8 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $139/day
Enterprise
Chevrolet Express
or similar
- 15 seats
- 6 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $157/day
Payless
Ford ClubWagon
or similar
- 12 seats
- 6 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $271/day
Avis
Volkswagen Passat
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $73/day
Avis
Dodge Challenger RT
or similar
- 4 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $75/day
Budget
Lexus ES350
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $76/day
Alamo
Cadillac XTS
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
from $81/day
Enterprise
Nissan Maxima
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $85/day
Budget
Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $86/day
Avis
Tesla Model 3
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $89/day
Sixt
Audi A6
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $94/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
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
Budget
Ford Mustang Mach-E
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $64/day
Budget
Kia Niro Electric
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $73/day
Hertz
Toyota Prius Hybrid
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Hybrid
- Air conditioning
from $76/day
Budget
Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $86/day
Avis
Hyundai Ioniq 6
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $89/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 $128/day
Budget
Toyota Tacoma
or similar
- 4 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $82/day
Dollar
Dodge Ram
or similar
- 2 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $114/day
Dollar
Nissan Frontier
or similar
- 4 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $121/day
Enterprise
Ford F-150
or similar
- 4 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $124/day
Alamo
Chevrolet Silverado
or similar
- 2 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $138/day
Car rental companies in Des Plaines
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
Alamo
Free shuttle bus
Open 24 hours
25 min wait
Credit and debit cards
9.2
Excellent
5000+ reviews
from $58/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Service at the rental desk
9.2
Pick-up process
9.2
Drop-off process
9.6
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
- Free additional driver
- Pre-registration available
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Alamo at Chicago O'Hare Airport
10255 W Zemke Blvd, Chicago, 60666, IL
8338631447
National
In the terminal
Open 24 hours
38 min wait
Credit and debit cards
8.7
Excellent
1000+ reviews
from $82/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Service at the rental desk
9.2
Pick-up process
9.0
Drop-off process
8.7
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
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Additional driver
Office
National at Chicago O'Hare Airport
10255 W Zemke Blvd, Chicago, 60666, IL
8338560901
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
Thrifty
Free shuttle bus
38 min wait
Credit and debit cards
7.8
Very good
5000+ reviews
from $106/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
6.5
Cleanliness
7.9
Service at the rental desk
8.2
Pick-up process
7.8
Drop-off process
8.7
Included in the price
- Taxes
Policies
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Pre-registration available
- Taxes and fees included in the price: about 10% of the base rate
- Pay at the desk
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS from $16 a day · Ski rack from $18 a day · Child seat from $13 a day
Office
Thrifty at Chicago O'Hare Airport
10255 West Zemke Road, Chicago, IL, United States, 60666
(877) 283-0898
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
Enterprise
Free shuttle bus
Open 24 hours
7 min wait
CDW included
Credit and debit cards
7.3
Very good
2000+ reviews
from $65/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
6.3
Cleanliness
7.5
Service at the rental desk
7.6
Pick-up process
7.5
Drop-off process
7.8
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
Policies
- Unlimited mileage
- 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
Enterprise at Chicago O'Hare Airport
10255 W Zemke Blvd, Chicago, 60666, IL
8338560900
Hertz
Free shuttle bus
Daily 05:00–23:59
7 min wait
Credit and debit cards
7.3
Very good
2000+ reviews
from $70/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
6.6
Cleanliness
7.5
Service at the rental desk
8.4
Pick-up process
6.7
Drop-off process
7.3
Included in the price
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Airport fee
- 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 · Additional driver
Office
Hertz at Chicago O'Hare Airport
10255 West Zemke Blvd, Chicago, Il, 60666, IL
7734812400
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
Budget
Free shuttle bus
Open 24 hours
17 min wait
Credit card only
6.9
Good
10000+ reviews
from $64/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
6.4
Cleanliness
7.3
Service at the rental desk
7.0
Pick-up process
5.9
Drop-off process
7.9
Included in the price
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Glass and tire waiver
- Airport fee
- Taxes
Policies
- 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 · Additional driver
Office
Budget at Chicago O'Hare Airport
10255 W Zemke Blvd, Chicago, 60666, IL
773-894-1900
Sixt
Free shuttle bus
Daily 05:30–23:59
16 min wait
Credit and debit cards
6.4
Good
2000+ reviews
from $97/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
4.8
Cleanliness
6.8
Service at the rental desk
7.3
Pick-up process
6.1
Drop-off process
7.3
Included in the price
- Airport fee
- Taxes
Policies
- Unlimited mileage on selected cars
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- One-way rental allowed
- Pre-registration available
- Taxes and fees included in the price: about 49% of the base rate
- Pay at the desk or prepay online
Extras (paid at the desk)
Child seat from $19 a day · GPS
Office
Sixt at Chicago O'Hare Airport
10255 West Zemke Blvd, Chicago, 60666-5053, IL
+18887498227
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
Avis
Free shuttle bus
Open 24 hours
21 min wait
Credit card only
5.6
Average
5000+ reviews
from $76/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
5.3
Cleanliness
6.1
Service at the rental desk
6.0
Pick-up process
3.8
Drop-off process
6.9
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 · Additional driver
Office
Avis at Chicago O'Hare Airport
10255 W Zemke Blvd, Chicago, 60666, IL
773-825-4600
Dollar
Free shuttle bus
Daily 06:00–23:59
20 min wait
Credit and debit cards
4.6
Poor
5000+ reviews
from $104/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
4.4
Cleanliness
6.2
Service at the rental desk
3.5
Pick-up process
3.1
Drop-off process
6.0
Included in the price
- Taxes
- Airport fee
- Breakdown assistance
Policies
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Pre-registration available
- Taxes and fees included in the price: about 8% of the base rate
- Pay at the desk
Extras (paid at the desk)
Ski rack from $18 a day · Child seat from $13 a day · GPS
Office
Dollar at Chicago O'Hare Airport
10255 West Zemke Road, Chicago, IL, United States, 60666
(866) 434-2226
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 Des Plaines
Based on 15 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Nov 2026.
| Driver age | Minimum age 21. Drivers under 26 pay $25–$30 a day extra (National, Alamo and Budget). |
|---|---|
| Debit card | Accepted by 7 of 15 suppliers: Alamo, National, Thrifty, Enterprise, Hertz, Sixt and 1 more. |
| Credit card | Usually required, in the main driver's name. 8 of 15 suppliers list no debit option. |
| Mileage | Unlimited at 12 of 15 suppliers. Limited at Nextcar. |
| Transmission | All cars are automatic. |
| Electric and hybrid | Toyota Prius Hybrid, Kia Niro Electric, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Hyundai Ioniq 6, from $64 a day. |
| Cancellation | Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 14 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 7 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $50–$1 288. |
| Free additional driver | Alamo |
| Extras | GPS (11 suppliers), Child seat (11 suppliers), Infant seat (10 suppliers), Booster seat (10 suppliers), Ski rack (6 suppliers), Winter tires (3 suppliers) |
| Special offers | Pre-registration available (5 suppliers), Special discount (3 suppliers), Free additional driver (1 supplier) |
| Taxes and fees | Included in the price: 8%–58% of the base rate, depending on the supplier. |
| Extras per day | Child seat from $13 · GPS from $8 · Ski rack from $18 |
| Payment | Pay at the desk possible at 6 of 7 suppliers. Prepay only at 1 of 7 suppliers. |
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Car rental in Des Plaines: what to expect
Open 24 hours: Alamo, National, Enterprise, Budget and Avis. Customers report an average wait at the desk from 1 min at Fox to 38 min at Thrifty.
For a small car, Europcar is the cheapest at about $49 a day and is rated 8.0 out of 10. Alamo is rated 9.2 and costs about $63.
100% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at 12 of 15 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 21, and drivers under 26 pay from $25 a day extra. 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 Des Plaines: FAQ
How much does it cost to rent a car in Des Plaines?
Car rental in Des Plaines starts from $54 per day, and the average price is $115 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Nov 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $347 for a 3-day weekend and $811 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 Des Plaines?
Yes, the prices on this page include them. Included in the price: 8%–58% of the base rate, depending on the supplier.
What are the most popular types of rental cars in Des Plaines?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Des Plaines over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
- Van: $143 per day
- SUV: $119 per day
- Standard: $89 per day
- Luxury: $139 per day
- Full-size: $104 per day
- Economy: $79 per day
Which car rental companies are the most popular in Des Plaines?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Des Plaines over the last 12 months:
- Thrifty, average price $128 per day
- Avis, average price $104 per day
- Dollar, average price $123 per day
Which car rental company has the best reviews in Des Plaines?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Des Plaines are:
- Alamo: rated 9.2/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $100 per day
- National: rated 8.7/10 by 1000+ customers, average price $134 per day
- Enterprise: rated 8.4/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $133 per day
Which is the cheapest car rental company in Des Plaines?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Des Plaines are:
- Europcar: about $49 per day
- Budget: about $63 per day
- Alamo: about $63 per day
Where do I pick up my rental car in Des Plaines?
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: National
- Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Alamo, Europcar and Thrifty
Can I pick up a car in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines, one-way rentals are offered by Alamo, National and Hertz. 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 Des Plaines?
The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines:
- Alamo: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24
- National: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24
Can I rent a car in Des Plaines with a debit card?
Rental companies in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines: Alamo, National, Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt 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 Des Plaines?
Pay at the desk possible at 6 of 7 suppliers. Prepay only at 1 of 7 suppliers. Which car rental companies in Des Plaines offer unlimited mileage? 8 rental companies in Des Plaines include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Alamo, National and Europcar. 4 more, among them Enterprise, Budget and Sixt, 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 Des Plaines?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Des Plaines 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, Hertz and Avis.
- 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 Des Plaines?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Des Plaines include Dollar, Budget and Hertz. The cheapest is Budget, from $64 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 Des Plaines?
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 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines?
Child seats in Des Plaines cost from $13 a day.
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