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Chicago car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Chicago. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 September 2025.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 17,904.08

Average price per day

Rp 744,744

Cheapest price per day

Rp 639,126

Cheapflights insights for Chicago car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Chicago, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Chicago?

Book your car hire in Chicago 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 689,882/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1,299,600% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Chicago?

In Chicago, the most affordable car hire company right now is Dollar, offering prices from just Rp 815,538.75/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Routes Car & Truck Rentals, with rates starting at Rp 1,713,699.12/day.

What is the best car rental company in Chicago?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Chicago is Hertz (rated 5.8/10 with 252 reviews). Budget (rated 5.7/10 with 200 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Chicago?

At Chicago, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just Rp 591,327. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,199,080 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Chicago, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just Rp 591,327. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,199,080 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

Rp 607,753

February

Rp 591,327

March

Rp 706,308

April

Rp 821,288

May

Rp 936,268

June

Rp 1,034,823

July

Rp 1,199,080

August

Rp 1,034,823

September

Rp 903,417

October

Rp 886,991

November

Rp 886,991

December

Rp 854,139

What car do most people hire in Chicago?

Compact cars (Nissan Juke, for example) are the most popular in Chicago. Intermediate (Nissan Rogue) and SUV (Nissan Rogue) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Chicago.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Chicago?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 28 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Chicago at 18.

Top rental agencies in Chicago

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Chicago known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Chicago. Reviews were last updated on 2 September 2025.

Hertz

5.8
Fair
252 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Budget

5.7
Fair
200 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.7

Dollar

5.3
Fair
131 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.3

Alamo

8.1
Very Good
65 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.6
Good
71 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.1

Sixt

6.9
Okay
59 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Avis

6.2
Okay
63 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

Payless

5.7
Fair
47 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.8

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Chicago, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 September 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Chicago?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 744,744/day when booking a car hire in Chicago. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 639,126/day from Thrifty, booked on Aug. 31.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Chicago for a week from Thrifty?

    From Thrifty you can hire a car in Chicago from about Rp 5,213,206 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Chicago?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Chicago check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Chicago for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 14% on a month-long rental by booking with Thrifty. Thrifty is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Chicago can cost you on average Rp 22,342,312 a month or Rp 744,744 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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