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Where to pick up near Elgin

Rental desks in Elgin have had no offers in the last 12 months. The nearest with offers is Nn- Sullivan Pontiac Downtown, 26 km away.

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Nn- Sullivan Pontiac Downtown · 26 km City office 1 $467 18 min
Aurora · 28 km City office 1 $71 23 min
Chicago O'Hare Airport · 32 km Airport 14 $43 21 min
Aurora Naperville · 32 km City office 5 $90 17 min
Stone Park · 36 km City office 1 $43 31 min
Northfield · 40 km City office 1 $103 21 min
Highland Park · 41 km City office 1 $103 18 min

Car rental prices near Elgin by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Economy Mitsubishi Mirage, Chevrolet Spark, Kia Rio 12 $50 $81
Compact Nissan Versa, Kia Soul, Kia Niro Electric 13 $50 $81
Intermediate Toyota Corolla, Toyota Prius Hybrid, Hyundai Elantra 15 $52 $91
Standard Volkswagen Jetta, Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion 12 $56 $94
Full size Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry, Infiniti Q50 12 $54 $86
Small SUV Buick Encore, Jeep Renegade, Audi Q3 11 $54 $79
Medium SUV Jeep Wrangler, Toyota Rav4, Hyundai Santa Fe 15 $64 $96
Large SUV Chevrolet Suburban, Ford Expedition, Chevrolet Tahoe 12 $72 $131
SUV Ford Flex 2 $78
Minivan Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango 14 $62 $107
12-passenger van Ford ClubWagon, Ford Transit Passengervan 4 $123
15-passenger van Chevrolet Express 3 $157
Luxury Audi A4, Chrysler 300, Cadillac Escalade 9 $75 $137
Premium Nissan Maxima, BMW 5 Series, Chevrolet Impala 11 $73 $117
Convertible Ford Mustang Convertible, BMW 4 Series Convertible, Jeep Wrangler 8 $79 $108
Small or medium truck Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Ford F-150 9 $82 $123
Large truck Dodge Ram, Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150 5 $43

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 Sep 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Nissan Versa rental car near Elgin Dollar

Nissan Versa

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $50/day
Hyundai Accent rental car near Elgin Payless

Hyundai Accent

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $50/day
Kia Soul rental car near Elgin Payless

Kia Soul

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $50/day
Mitsubishi Mirage rental car near Elgin Alamo

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $55/day
Hyundai Venue rental car near Elgin Budget

Hyundai Venue

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $57/day
Kia Niro EV rental car near Elgin Budget

Kia Niro EV

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $62/day
Chevrolet Spark rental car near Elgin Hertz

Chevrolet Spark

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $71/day
Kia Niro Electric rental car near Elgin Budget

Kia Niro Electric

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $73/day

Car rental companies near Elgin

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 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

Sixt

Free shuttle bus Daily 05:30–23:59 34 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.6
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $68/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 8.5 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • 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
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Sixt at Chicago O'Hare Airport
10255 West Zemke Blvd, Chicago, 60666-5053, IL
+18887498227

Enterprise

23 min wait Credit card only
8.4
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $71/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.0 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 8.3 Drop-off process 8.8

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Office

Enterprise in Aurora
849 N Lake St, Aurora, 60506 3140, IL
6308590900

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 29 min wait Credit and debit cards
7.6
Very good 5000+ reviews
from $60/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.5 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 7.6 Pick-up process 7.3 Drop-off process 8.4

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Taxes
  • Breakdown assistance

Policies

  • 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 · Snow chains · Additional driver

Office

Thrifty at Chicago O'Hare Airport
10255 West Zemke Road, Chicago, IL, United States, 60666
(877) 283-0898

Hertz

18 min wait Credit card only
7.3
Very good 2000+ reviews
from $467/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.1 Cleanliness 7.7 Service at the rental desk 7.1 Pick-up process 6.8 Drop-off process 8.2

Included in the price

  • 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 · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Nn- Sullivan Pontiac Downtown
1110 E Dundee Rd, Palatine, Il, 60074, IL
8479910587

Fox

Free shuttle bus 22 min wait Credit card only
7.2
Very good 2000+ reviews
from $43/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.0 Cleanliness 7.5 Service at the rental desk 7.3 Pick-up process 6.8 Drop-off process 7.8

Included in the price

  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Office

Fox at Chicago O'Hare Airport
10256 W Zemke Blvd Suite 830, Chicago, 60666, IL
(312) 741-0788

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

Payless

Free shuttle bus Daily 06:00–22:00 14 min wait Credit card only
6.6
Good 1000+ reviews
from $50/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.2 Cleanliness 6.6 Service at the rental desk 6.3 Pick-up process 5.8 Drop-off process 8.3

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Cancellation fee $130

Office

Payless at Chicago O'Hare Airport
10255 West Zemke Blvd, Chicago, 60666, IL
224-220-0604

Routes

Free shuttle bus 31 min wait Credit card only
6.4
Good 1000+ reviews
from $43/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.0 Cleanliness 7.0 Service at the rental desk 5.3 Pick-up process 6.0 Drop-off process 7.0

Policies

  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Child seat

Office

Stone Park
3901 Mannheim Road, Schiller Park, IL, 60176, US, Chicago, Illinois
1-847-671-4000

Ace

Free shuttle bus 19 min wait Credit card only
6.3
Good 2000+ reviews
from $79/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 5.9 Cleanliness 6.9 Service at the rental desk 6.2 Pick-up process 5.8 Drop-off process 7.1

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Office

Ace at Chicago O'Hare Airport
Schiller Park, Illinois(IL), United States of America, 60176

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 18 min wait Credit and debit cards
4.3
Poor 5000+ reviews
from $50/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 3.6 Cleanliness 6.1 Service at the rental desk 4.1 Pick-up process 2.4 Drop-off process 5.3

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes

Policies

  • 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

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 near Elgin

Based on 15 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 21. Drivers under 26 pay $25–$28 a day extra (National, Alamo and Budget).
Debit card Accepted by 5 of 15 suppliers: Alamo, National, Sixt, Thrifty and Dollar.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 10 of 15 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at 13 of 15 suppliers. Limited at Nextcar.
Transmission All cars are automatic.
Electric and hybrid Kia Niro Electric, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Toyota Prius Hybrid and Hyundai Ioniq 6, from $52 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 14 suppliers. Cancellation fee: Payless $130.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (8 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (8 suppliers), Glass and tire waiver (5 suppliers).
Included in the price Taxes, Airport fee, Breakdown assistance
One-way rental Allowed by 8 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $93–$1 288.
Free additional driver Alamo and Routes
Extras GPS (10 suppliers), Child seat (10 suppliers), Infant seat (9 suppliers), Booster seat (9 suppliers), Ski rack (4 suppliers), Winter tires (2 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (5 suppliers), Special discount (4 suppliers), Free additional driver (2 suppliers)

Driving in the USA: drive on the right · 0.08% blood alcohol (0.05% in Utah) · 0.02% for new drivers. Driving rules

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Car rental near Elgin: what to expect

Open 24 hours: Alamo, National, Budget and Avis. Customers report an average wait at the desk from 12 min at Europcar to 38 min at National.

For a small car, Sixt is the cheapest at about $42 a day and is rated 8.6 out of 10. Alamo is rated 9.2 and costs about $63.

100% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at 13 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 near Elgin: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car near Elgin?
Car rental near Elgin starts from $43 per day, and the average price is $114 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $342 for a 3-day weekend and $798 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.

What are the most popular types of rental cars near Elgin?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL near Elgin over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • Van: $130 per day
  • SUV: $113 per day
  • Standard: $103 per day
  • Luxury: $132 per day
  • Full-size: $99 per day
  • Economy: $99 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular near Elgin?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL near Elgin over the last 12 months:
  • Thrifty, average price $98 per day
  • Dollar, average price $96 per day
  • Budget, average price $88 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews near Elgin?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies near Elgin 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
  • Sixt: rated 8.6/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $128 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company near Elgin?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies near Elgin are:
  • Sixt: about $42 per day
  • Europcar: about $49 per day
  • Payless: about $50 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car near Elgin?
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, Sixt and Europcar
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car near Elgin 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. Near Elgin, 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 near Elgin?
The lowest minimum age among rental companies near Elgin 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 near Elgin:
  • 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 near Elgin with a debit card?
Rental companies near Elgin 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 near Elgin: Alamo, National, Sixt, Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz and Dollar. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies near Elgin offer unlimited mileage?
10 rental companies near Elgin include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Alamo, National and Europcar. Sixt, Enterprise and Budget 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 near Elgin?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones near Elgin 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, Hertz, Fox 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 near Elgin?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars near Elgin 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 near Elgin?
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 near Elgin Alamo and Routes include 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.
Extras are limited, so it's best to reserve them together with the car.

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