Car Rental near Evanston

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Where to pick up near Evanston

Rental desks in Evanston have had no offers in the last 12 months. The nearest with offers is Northfield, 11 km away.

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Northfield · 11 km City office 1 $103 21 min
Chicago North Loop · 15 km City office 3 $102 19 min
Chicago North Central · 15 km City office 4 $71 19 min
Chicago Central · 18 km City office 4 $66 19 min
Highland Park · 19 km City office 1 $103 18 min
Chicago O'Hare Airport · 19 km Airport 15 $43 19 min
Stone Park · 22 km City office 1 $43 31 min
Chicago Southside Downtown · 25 km City office 2 $56 18 min
Nn- Sullivan Pontiac Downtown · 27 km City office 1 $467 18 min
Chicago Midway Airport · 28 km Airport 7 $73 18 min
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Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Oak Lawn Downtown · 35 km City office 1 $68 17 min
Oak Lawn · 35 km City office 1 $55 24 min

Car rental prices near Evanston by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Economy Mitsubishi Mirage, Kia Rio, Chevrolet Spark 12 $56 $101
Compact Nissan Versa, Kia Soul, Kia Niro Electric 13 $58 $96
Intermediate Toyota Corolla, Toyota Prius Hybrid, Hyundai Elantra 15 $66 $105
Standard Volkswagen Jetta, Nissan Altima, Mercedes C Class 12 $65 $108
Full size Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry, Infiniti Q50 12 $66 $111
Small SUV Jeep Renegade, Buick Encore, Mini Countryman 11 $62 $102
Medium SUV Toyota Rav4, Jeep Wrangler, Hyundai Santa Fe 15 $66 $108
Large SUV Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition 12 $100 $163
SUV Ford Flex 2 $78
Minivan Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Durango 14 $81 $131
12-passenger van Ford Transit Passengervan, Ford ClubWagon 4 $192 $271
15-passenger van Chevrolet Express, Ford Transit 4 $153 $216
Luxury Dodge Challenger RT, Audi A4, Chrysler 300 9 $74 $156
Premium Nissan Maxima, BMW 5 Series, Chevrolet Impala 11 $72 $121
Special Ford Flex 1 $151
Convertible Ford Mustang Convertible, BMW 4 Series Convertible, Jeep Wrangler 8 $79 $112
Small or medium truck Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, Ford F-150 10 $71 $115
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 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

Chevrolet Spark rental car near Evanston Hertz

Chevrolet Spark

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $56/day
Hyundai Venue rental car near Evanston Budget

Hyundai Venue

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $57/day
Kia Soul rental car near Evanston Budget

Kia Soul

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $58/day
Mitsubishi Mirage rental car near Evanston Enterprise

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $61/day
Kia Niro EV rental car near Evanston Budget

Kia Niro EV

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $62/day
Nissan Versa rental car near Evanston Enterprise

Nissan Versa

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $62/day
Kia Niro Electric rental car near Evanston Avis

Kia Niro Electric

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $64/day
Toyota Yaris rental car near Evanston Ace

Toyota Yaris

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $67/day

Car rental companies near Evanston

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

22 min wait Credit card only
9.1
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $108/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.9 Cleanliness 9.2 Service at the rental desk 9.2 Pick-up process 9.1 Drop-off process 9.4

Included in the price

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

Policies

  • Free tank
  • 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 · Additional driver

Office

National in Chicago North Central
203 N la Salle St, Chicago, 60601 1210, IL
8002277368

Enterprise

21 min wait Credit and debit cards
8.4
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $103/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 8.9

Policies

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

Office

Northfield
2300 Waukegan Rd, Northfield, 60093 2721, IL
8479986090

Sixt

20 min wait Credit and debit cards
8.3
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $102/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.8 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 8.4 Pick-up process 8.1 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

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

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · GPS

Office

Sixt in Chicago North Loop
2342 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, 60614-3320
+18887498227

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

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

Avis

17 min wait Credit card only
7.1
Very good 5000+ reviews
from $117/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.7 Cleanliness 6.9 Service at the rental desk 7.2 Pick-up process 6.8 Drop-off process 8.1

Included in the price

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

Policies

  • Full to full
  • 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

Avis in Chicago North Loop
933 W North Ave (Entrance on N Sheffield Ave), Chicago, 60642, IL
312-219-6151

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

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

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 near Evanston

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

Driver age Minimum age 21. Drivers under 25 pay $27–$30 a day extra (Alamo and Hertz).
Debit card Accepted by 6 of 15 suppliers: Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt, Hertz, Thrifty and Dollar.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 9 of 15 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at 12 of 15 suppliers. Limited at Nextcar.
Fuel policy Full to full (4 suppliers), Free tank (1 supplier), Same to same (1 supplier)
Transmission All cars are automatic.
Electric and hybrid Toyota Prius Hybrid, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Kia Niro Electric, from $76 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 Airport fee, Taxes, Breakdown assistance
One-way rental Allowed by 3 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $50–$371.
Free additional driver Alamo
Extras GPS (10 suppliers), Child seat (10 suppliers), Infant seat (9 suppliers), Booster seat (9 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: 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 4 of 5 suppliers. Prepay only at 1 of 5 suppliers.

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

Cities near Evanston

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Car rental near Evanston: what to expect

Open 24 hours: Alamo. 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 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 25 pay from $27 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 Evanston: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car near Evanston?

Car rental near Evanston starts from $43 per day, and the average price is $135 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Nov 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $406 for a 3-day weekend and $949 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 Evanston?

These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL near Evanston over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • Van: $152 per day
  • SUV: $143 per day
  • Standard: $117 per day
  • Luxury: $143 per day
  • Full-size: $128 per day
  • Economy: $112 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Nov 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 Evanston?

These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL near Evanston over the last 12 months:
  • Thrifty, average price $128 per day
  • Avis, average price $152 per day
  • Dollar, average price $140 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Nov 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews near Evanston?

According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies near Evanston 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
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 Nov 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company near Evanston?

By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies near Evanston are:
  • Europcar: about $49 per day
  • Enterprise: about $55 per day
  • Hertz: about $56 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Nov 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 Evanston?

It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Alamo, Europcar and Thrifty
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car near Evanston 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 Evanston, 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 Evanston?

The lowest minimum age among rental companies near Evanston 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 Evanston:
  • Alamo: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24

Can I rent a car near Evanston with a debit card?

Rental companies near Evanston 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 Evanston: Alamo, Sixt, Thrifty and Dollar. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies near Evanston offer unlimited mileage?

9 rental companies near Evanston 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 near Evanston?

The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones near Evanston 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 near Evanston?

Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars near Evanston 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 near Evanston?

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 Evanston 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.
Extras are limited, so it's best to reserve them together with the car.

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