Car Hire in Chicago
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Compact
Compact (Nissan Versa)
or comparable
£ 43.75
/ per day
Chicago O'Hare Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or comparable
£ 50.25
/ per day
Chicago O'Hare Airport
Economy
Chevrolet Spark
or comparable
£ 53.21
/ per day
City Centre
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 56.40
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Chicago Midway Airport MDW
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu
or comparable
£ 59.30
/ per day
Chicago Midway Airport MDW
Premium
Volkswagen Passat
or comparable
£ 61.80
/ per day
Chicago Midway Airport MDW
Full-size Elite
Audi A5 Sportback
or comparable
£ 79.49
/ per day
Chicago O'Hare Airport
Mini Van
Dodge Grand Caravan
or comparable
£ 112.35
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 20:14 on 2024-03-26.
Travel Information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
£ 65 per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
88 - 112 km/h or 55 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gasoline price
£ 0.91 per litre or £ 3.44 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.73 per litre or £ 2.76 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.07 per litre or £ 4.04 / 1 gallon
One-way Car Hire in Chicago
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Chicago and drop off in another city include:
- From Chicago to Los Angeles - 65 offers from £ 87.10 per day
- From Chicago to San Francisco - 39 offers from £ 88.03 per day
- From Chicago to New York - 27 offers from £ 67.55 per day
- From Chicago to Denver - 39 offers from £ 68.37 per day
- From Chicago to Orlando - 39 offers from £ 86.41 per day
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Chicago the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Chicago fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Chicago
The best month to hire a car in Chicago is January (when the average price is £ 29.33 per day). This is 29% less than the yearly average and 45% less than hiring in May (when the average price is £ 53.37).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Chicago?
Car hire lengths vary by month: in April, average hirers keep their car for 8, and in April, for 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Chicago
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Chicago?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for car hire in Chicago is July, and the least popular is January.
Popularity of Car Hire in Chicago by Monthly Searches
Car Hire Information
Car hire locations | 5 |
Airport locations | 2 |
Popular suppliers | Routes Car Rental, Dollar, Thrifty, Europcar, Alamo |
Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Small cars, Medium cars |
Lowest price | £ 44 per day |
Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Routes Car Rental | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Routes Car Rental | Ford F-150 | 4 | 7 | Large cars |
Routes Car Rental | Dodge Durango | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Dollar | Honda Civic | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Routes Car Rental | Kia Forte | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
Routes Car Rental | Dodge RAM 1500 | 4 | 3 | Premium cars |
Routes Car Rental | Jeep Wrangler | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
Routes Car Rental | Kia Seltos | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Thrifty | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
GH
United Kingdom
VW Jetta
25 May 2023
We travelled Route 66 from Chicago > Los Angeles, trip of a life time!
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Alamo
8.2 / 10
Lowest rated company
Europcar
6 / 10
Total number of reviews
69
Total rental companies
16
Average daily price
£ 64.57
Lowest daily price
£ 43.75
Total cars available
1255
Top 16 Hire Companies in Chicago in 2024
Alamo
3 locations
£ 56 - £ 132
SIXT
3 locations
£ 44 - £ 194
Enterprise
2 locations
£ 59 - £ 156
Budget
3 locations
£ 59 - £ 112
Avis
3 locations
Hertz
2 locations
National
3 locations
£ 61 - £ 138
Ace Rent a car
1 location
£ 106 - £ 359
Rent a Wreck
1 location
Payless
1 location
NUCarrentals
1 location
Dollar
2 locations
£ 50 - £ 89
FOX
1 location
£ 73 - £ 150
Thrifty
1 location
£ 51 - £ 85
Routes Car Rental
1 location
£ 61 - £ 109
Europcar
1 location
£ 60 - £ 112
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