Book Budget car rentals in Chicago

• Which is the best type of car to rent in Chicago?

  Chicago has fairly narrow streets with smooth terrain. For that reason, there is no need to go drastic with a four-wheel drive vehicle or a huge pick-up truck unless you need to transport bulky goods. Any compact sedan would be suitable to drive around Chicago and if you’re looking for something nicer, a luxury sedan should do.

• What additional features are available with Budget car rentals in Chicago?

  Budget provides customers with a wide range of additional features in the rental cars suited to improve the overall experience of the rental. You can get a GPS navigation system installed on the car if you will need some assistance navigating the busy streets of Chicago. You can also request for a child seat to be fitted on the car if you will be driving the kids around as it is a requirement by law.

• Where can I park my Budget car rental in Chicago?

  There are plenty of street parking spaces all around Chicago where you can leave your car. However, you should look out for any signs that prohibit parking before parking your car. If you want free street parking, you can find a few spots around downtown within the Fulton River District. If street parking isn’t for you, there are multiple garages and secure parking lots where you can leave the car.

• How much does it cost to rent a car from Budget in Chicago?

  On average a rental car from Budget in Chicago costs C$ 135 per day.

• What is the most popular rental car from Budget in Chicago?

  Small rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most frequently booked rental car types from Budget in Chicago.

• How many car rental locations does Budget have in Chicago?

  Budget has 10 rental locations in Chicago. Take a look at our Budget rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

• Does Budget have a car rental location at the airport: O'Hare Intl airport (ORD)?

  Yes

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from O'Hare Intl airport (ORD)?

  Yes

• Does Budget have a car rental location at the airport: Midway airport (MDW)?

  Yes

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Midway airport (MDW)?

  Yes

• Does Budget have a car rental location at the airport: Greater Rockford airport (RFD)?

  No (According to our data)

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Greater Rockford airport (RFD)?

  Yes

Reviews for Budget in Chicago

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8.0

I actually had an issue-filled rental experience with my tire losing pressure and it turned out there was a nail in it. I reached out to roadside assistance before I understood the issue (due to the tire pressure light coming on twice-- the second time being 24-hours after I filled it). I was in a town that didn't have a rental (3 hours from the original Chicago rental location, 1 hour from Moline). I was told roadside assistance would cost me, so went out on my own, into a Walmart where they took a quick look, found the nail, and put on the donut for me. So had to drive slowly to Moline, switch cars, then finally back to Chicago having missed an afternoon reservation due to the whole delay. It was a debacle... but my whole point of writing this is to make sure to praise the two in-person women who helped me-- first, the one at Chicago Midway who helped me on the way in and out, and the woman at the Moline Airport. This was a very stressful experience and their support and great costumer service saved the whole thing. I want to be sure they get recognition for their patient, caring customer service and hard work.Reviewed 29 Oct 2026

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2.0

Terrible. The car smelled like marijuana when I got in and I did not have the time to go back to try to rent something else. Then when I dropped the car off at another airport, the attendant was nowhere near the car and just shouted for me to leave the keys on the seat. Weeks later I received a bill in the mail for $600 for windshield damage that never happened. Upon speaking to someone from Budget, she couldn’t even find record of my car being turned in…but somehow they were able to claim that there was windshield damage? It’s now been weeks and they automatically charged my care for the damage and said if I am not found to be liable they will reverse the charge. A terrible way to run a business and that is the first and last time I will rent from them.Reviewed 19 Oct 2026

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2.0

Kayak said $91 we were actually charged $745. For 1 day!Reviewed 23 Jul 2026

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6.0

Everything about my experience felt average, but the most frustrating part about it was the USB cable connection for the front seat. It is far too sensitive and disconnects easily. It is likely a faulty or damaged port. The pickup while on cruise control is unsafely slow.Reviewed 6 Jul 2026

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6.0

They gave me a car that was dirty.Reviewed 26 May 2026

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4.0

They did not have a car for me when I got to the airport. My flight was changed to a 10 pm arrival instead of 1200. I called Budget at midway and was assured I’d have a car. None was arrived when I arrived and their was no reassurance I would get one .Reviewed 22 May 2026

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6.0

Not satisfactory experience . ( pretty sure that this review will go into a void) Cars were overbooked. The online reservations did not match the actual vehicle inventory. I was in line for over an hour to be seen. I rented an intermediate SUV, but they only had large pickup trucks. I took the offer. The check- in staff was professional and friendly given the circumstances. They provided a fuel credit due to the inconvenience. The pickup was too big for my needs. Difficult to maneuver. Many of the features that should be available on a large vehicle were not equipped or programmed, especially the parking technology. My car lacked wrap- around cameras to assist parking, proximity warnings when close to objects, or back up warnings. The back- up camera was imprecise. I had no functional trunk. My drop-off experience was poor. It was Easy to drop off. One agent was friendly and helpful. The other public- facing agents were uncaring or rude. My agent barely spoke to me and didn't ask basic questions about returning the vehicle. Offered no assistance. I also had bad experience with staff in preferred member area. Five minutes after returning car, I realized that I had missing items. The friendly return agent directed me to the desk agent. The desk agent was openly dismissive and rude to me . Suggested that that my reason for checking the car was not important. She was dismissive and didn't want to offer help. This is not an exaggeration. This experience makes me less likely to rent a vehicle from this vendor at that location.Reviewed 29 Mar 2026

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10.0

Friendly service, good car, just needed a bit better cleaning inside. Overall recommend.Reviewed 25 Feb 2026

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8.0

When renting through kayak, despite putting ohare, the reservation was made at midway.Reviewed 20 Feb 2026

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2.0

I was booked and confirmed at the canal st site in downtown Chicago, when I got there it was booked out in oak park by ExpediaReviewed 3 Feb 2026

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2.0

The agent was one of the rudest individuals I have ever come across in my lifeReviewed 11 Jan 2026

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2.0

The agent was extremely rude and gave me a dirty car. When I went back to the desk to tell the agent that it was dirty she gave attitude and canceled my reservation!Reviewed 4 Jan 2026

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