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Cheap car rentals in Near South Side (Chicago)
| Compact | C$ 114/day |
| Intermediate | C$ 150/day |
| Full-size | C$ 153/day |
| Premium | C$ 153/day |
| Luxury | C$ 140/day |
| Intermediate SUV | C$ 158/day |
| Standard SUV | C$ 171/day |
Near South Side (Chicago) car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
6.0
Okay
111 reviewsBest rated
Most popular
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
6.0
2 locations in Near South Side
from C$ 66/day
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8.0 Very good
Jan. 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct. 2022
2.0 Poor
Dec. 2021
4.0 Mediocre
Dec. 2021
4.0 Mediocre
Dec. 2021
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.6
Good
36 reviewsCheapest deal
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.4
2 locations in Near South Side
from C$ 54/day
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6.8 Okay
Oct. 2020
Pros:
At the time of the pick up, the Branch Manager was very easy going, helpful, and the process was fast. That is a huge plus on this management portion. The Manager did give me an option to pick between three vehicles available at that moment, huge plus. Credit Card wouldn't work, they accepted my Bank Debit Card, great deal for me.Cons:
There are two things. the Vehicle I got was dirty in the inside with coffee spilled and looked like it did not get vacuumed thoroughly, finger prints all over windows and stereo. My mistake for not checking thoroughly, due to being in a rush to get to work right after that. I thought due to COVID they would have cleaned the car better. And the second one not so much on them but advise to the Customer/user, make sure to rent a vehicle which you know you will be comfortable driving-I got a Nissan Altima, which I am not used to driving smaller cars, and I am working at an Airport. Driving in the expressway felt so unsafe specially with the Chicago Wind, the wind moves the car very easily and driving in higher speed in expressway was not easy with a smaller vehicle. I called to ask if I can have it switched to a heavier car and I was told they can't, only if there was any mechanical issues with the Car-what about safety? Maybe this is for Enterprise and not this location, but if your customer doesn't feel safe due to the driving needed to be done, they should allow something like this to be an exception to the Rule. I may be wrong but this is how I feel at the moment.2.0 Poor
Sep. 2020
Pros:
It was a terrible bad, they have no cars available. They told me I had to wait until there is some returning. And they could not give me any precise time. While I did program the pickup fir 9 am.Cons:
I am not renting never again with you guys8.0 Very good
Sep. 2020
Pros:
It was quick and easy!Cons:
I made several reservations and could not find them!4.4 Mediocre
Sep. 2020
Pros:
In downtown. Flexible hour to return since the parking is 24hCons:
Deliver a car to a customer with 1/4 of the fuel is unacceptable. I know that they aren’t a gas station, but the rental is expensive to add this complexity to the customer2.0 Poor
Sep. 2020
Pros:
waited 3 hours to tell me that they had no carsCons:
not waiting 3 hours. cost me money6.0 Okay
Aug. 2020
Pros:
Average, nothing special to highlight.Budget
6.1
Okay
46 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.2
Value for money
6.0
3 locations in Near South Side
from C$ 105/day
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2022
2.0 Poor
May 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2021
Pros:
The pick up and drop off was efficient and effortless. Usually I am stressed, but Budget made it an easy process!Cons:
The price always shocks me.2.4 Poor
Jul. 2020
Pros:
pretty much disappointed all the way around.Cons:
The car REEKED of marijuana, but we could not exchange it because it was the only one with a toll pass, which did NOT WORK, by the way. Wound up costing me for the pass, plus paying for the tolls. Prepaid the gas, only to find the tank on almost empty, in downtown Chicago. I still have not received confirmation that it was returned after dropping the key in Kalamazoo (although the counter was supposed to have been open that day). Unusually disappointed in Budget. Still trying to figure out who cares enough to complain to...10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2019
Pros:
The car was clean, new, and didn't smell.Cons:
If it was located in the Union Station instead of four blocks away.6.0 Okay
Sep. 2019
Pros:
The car I rented was fine.Cons:
The reservation was for Union Station. I was not informed that Budget had moved out of Union Station. Their next closest office was closed when I arrived. I was stuck overnight, arriving a day late and incurring additional expense.Sixt
6.9
Okay
28 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.1
One location in Near South Side
from C$ 109/day
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2.0 Poor
Nov. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct. 2022
2.0 Poor
May 2021
Pros:
Staff was friendly but did not help me when I called in about the car being dirty on the inside.Cons:
The car was in disgusting condition and clearly had not been cleaned or sanitized at all. Was not helped when I called into the store to report this. Also, the iPass did not work in the tolls. It was truly an awful experience and I would never recommend this service to someone.2.0 Poor
Apr. 2021
Pros:
Staff at pickup were friendly, and the person at their 24/7 help line was empathetic when we had a problemCons:
Extra fees & car model restrictions for younger drivers not clear online. No way to see how much insurance would cost before you book. When our car's tire was damaged, we had to stand on the side of the highway for 30 min on hold for roadside assistance, only for them to tell us the best they could do was send a local shop (60 minutes away!) to put on the spare. So the roadside assistance isn't really any help. Because they have so few locations, if you have any car issue outside of Chicago/Indianapolis, you're stuck with taking the time to repair the car, paying for repairs upfront and being charged for any extra time you have to rent the car in order to get those repairs. You can't just exchange the car like you could at a larger chain. Untranslated German on their English website.10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2021
Pros:
The staff was very nice. It was super easy quick and easy.Cons:
That when we picked up the car, the inside had a terrible odor, even in the trunk! We bought three vent air fresheners and placed one in the trunk and two inside the car, which helped. Other than that the car was awesome!Avis
6.6
Okay
27 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.2
2 locations in Near South Side
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2.0 Poor
Jul. 2020
Cons:
There was a used mask in the center console. During a nationwide pandemic. Unacceptable.4.8 Mediocre
Jun. 2018
Pros:
Car size.Cons:
Car did not have annual inspection requested for Canada . Police stopped us and wanted to tow the car. Cruise control was not working, etc.2.0 Poor
Oct. 2017
Cons:
Drop off location was wrong on my paperwork from avis. After driving around looking for a place that didn't exist I called avis and directed me to drop the car at another location, and then bring keys to another location. Was going to be late after this as we had to walk to the key drop off. Asked them to wait as we'd be 10 minutes late. They said no problem. No one there to accept keys. Called the national number and was told I have to now walk back to the car and take it to another location. Couldn't do that, already late for a flight. Avis pretty much said tough luck. I asked if I could lock the keys in the glove box because I had to get going. Avis said no and that I would be charged additional fees. Whatever. It's just money, but avis customer service is an abomination.8.4 Very good
Aug. 2017
Pros:
the staff - very friendly and efficient. The car: excellent and clean.Cons:
the location deep within the train station was hard to find, and it was a very long walk to get the car.2.0 Poor
Aug. 2017
Cons:
My reservation was for 11am. There were no cars available until approximately 1:30pm.4.0 Mediocre
Jul. 2017
Cons:
Very dirty car on pick-up, sticky dirt on windshield and inside248 travellers who rented a car in Near South Side gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.4
Car rental locations in or near Near South Side (Chicago)
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When to book a rental car in Near South Side, Chicago
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Top tips for renting a car in Near South Side, Chicago
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Near South Side for C$ 88 or less.
- Book your rental car in Near South Side at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
- January is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Near South Side, with prices around C$ 79/day. April, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of C$ 208/day.
- If you’re looking to save money and don’t mind renting a car in another neighborhood in Chicago, look for deals in Lincoln Park, where daily prices are around C$ 48/day.
FAQs about renting a car in Near South Side (Chicago)
How much does it cost to rent a car in Near South Side?
On average a rental car in Near South Side costs C$ 88 per day.
Are car rentals cheaper in other Chicago neighborhoods?
Yes. Based on our information, FOX in O'Hare is the cheapest car rental location in Chicago. It is located at 10256 W Zemke Blvd.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Near South Side?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental car price (C$ 76/day) in Near South Side was found at BUDGET, 1830 S Wabash Ave.
What is the best rental car company in Near South Side?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Near South Side is BUDGET (4.6, 8 reviews).
How can I find car rentals near me in Near South Side?
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What is the most popular rental car type in Near South Side?
SUV is the most frequently booked rental car type in Near South Side.
How much does a SUV car rental cost in Near South Side?
A SUV car rental in Near South Side costs C$ 88 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Near South Side?
On average a rental car in Near South Side costs C$ 614 per week (C$ 88 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Near South Side?
On average a rental car in Near South Side costs C$ 2,631 per month (C$ 88 per day).
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