Chicago car rentals

Some car rental companies in Chicago which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz

On average a hire car in Chicago costs C$ 61 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Fox (C$ 72/day), Avis (C$ 115/day) and Enterprise (C$ 149/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Fox 10255 W Zemke Blvd 60666 (25 kilometers from city center).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Chicago are Alamo (8.6, 933 reviews), Enterprise (8.0, 813 reviews), and Budget (7.2, 505 reviews).

The average gas price in Chicago is C$ 4.80 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 58 and C$ 77, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Chicago.

Car rental companies onsite at O'Hare Intl airport include Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz, Budget, Enterprise, Alamo, Avis, Fox, Sixt and Payless.

Car rental companies onsite at Midway airport include Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz, Budget, Enterprise, Alamo, Avis, Airport Van, Payless and National.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from O'Hare Intl airport to off-airport locations include Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz, Budget, Enterprise, Alamo, Avis, Airport Van and Payless.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Midway airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz, Budget, Enterprise, Alamo, Avis, Airport Van, Rent-A-Wreck and National.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Greater Rockford airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Budget, Enterprise, Alamo, Avis and National.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Intermediate car rental in Chicago costs C$ 69 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Chicago costs C$ 48 per day, on average.

A Economy car rental in Chicago costs C$ 44 per day, on average.

In Chicago, cars are most frequently rented at Routes Car & Truck Rentals 3901 Mannheim Rd, Schiller Park (23 km from city centre ).

On average a rental car in Chicago costs C$ 425 per week (C$ 61 per day).

On average a rental car in Chicago costs C$ 1,823 per month (C$ 61 per day).

A small compact car such as a Mitsubishi Mirage is ideal for Chicago to help navigate rush hour traffic as well as the narrow streets and street side parking downtown. Choose a car in which you feel comfortable checking the blind spots, as there are plenty of bike lanes and cyclists on Chicago roads. If you are traveling with others and plan to have a mix of inner city life and coastal exploration, try the comfort and security of a Nissan Rogue SUV.

Standard residential areas have a speed limit of 30 miles per hour, while non-urban areas have a speed limit of 55 miles per hour. If you venture outside of Chicago and use an Illinois highway to access Lake Michigan or a nearby town, the speed limit will be either 65 or 70 miles per hour.

You can expect to pay approximately $2.60 per gallon for gas in Chicago, which is in line with the American average. Keep an eye out for price increases around major holidays and the festive season.

Street parking in downtown Chicago can be tricky and expensive, so, to save money and hassle, look into the option of using a parking garage. Alternatively, the Metra train system is expansive and an easy way to travel across the city. Find more accessible parking near a Metra station and leave your rental car there while you explore downtown via public transport.