Car Hire in Chicago

Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Chevrolet Spark


Nissan Versa

Nissan Sentra

Volkswagen Taos

Volkswagen Jetta

Toyota RAV4

Mini Countryman

BMW 2 Series

Toyota Camry

BMW 3 Series

Nissan Sentra

Jeep Wrangler

BMW X1

Kia Seltos

Nissan Rogue

Kia Forte

Toyota 4Runner

GMC Acadia

BMW X3

BMW 5 Series

BMW X5

Kia Soul


Toyota Corolla


Toyota Camry


Volkswagen Jetta


Mazda CX-50


Toyota Yaris

Nissan Versa

Kia Soul


Mitsubishi Mirage


Toyota Corolla


Toyota Corolla

Toyota Camry


Volkswagen Jetta


Toyota RAV4


Volkswagen Jetta

Jeep Compass

Toyota RAV4


Kia Sportage

Chevrolet Equinox


Toyota Camry

Dodge Journey

Ford Edge


Mitsubishi Mirage

Nissan Versa

Chevrolet Equinox


Toyota Corolla

Volkswagen Jetta

Mitsubishi Mirage

Nissan Altima

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- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way Car Hire in Chicago
- Car hire prices in Chicago
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Chicago and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 1 Nov 2026)
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Chicago
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 14 suppliers in Chicago in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
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 - 208 offers from US$40.04 per day
- From Chicago to San Francisco - 115 offers from US$40.04 per day
- From Chicago to New York - 119 offers from US$38.02 per day
- From Chicago to Orlando - 111 offers from US$67.71 per day
- From Chicago to Denver - 114 offers from US$68.94 per day
Map of top car rental locations
When to book in Chicago and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price US$58 | A good deal US$48 | Cheapest supplier Routes Car Rental | Cheapest car type Large cars |
US$36
in January
US$40
in February
US$48
in March
US$50
in April
US$62
in May
US$63
in June
US$70
in July
US$65
in August
US$55
in September
US$55
in October
US$48
in November
US$44
in December
The best month to hire a car in Chicago is January (when the average price is US$35.58 per day). This is 39% less than the yearly average and 49% less than hiring in July (when the average price is US$69.58).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
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 hiring a car in Chicago is June, and the least popular is January.
0.5 times in January
0.6 times in February
0.9 times in March
Same as average in April
1.5 times in May
1.8 times in June
1.4 times in July
0.9 times in August
0.9 times in September
0.6 times in October
Same as average in November
1.1 times in December
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Chicago?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in March, the average hirer keeps their car for 7 days, and in November, they keep their car for 5 days.
6 days in January
6 days in February
7 days in March
6 days in April
7 days in May
6 days in June
7 days in July
7 days in August
7 days in September
7 days in October
5 days in November
6 days in December
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 15 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 2 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Ace Rent a car, Routes Car Rental, Alamo, Dollar, FOX |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, medium cars, people Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | US$38 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Routes Car Rental |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Rent a car | Hyundai Kona | 4 | SUV |
| Routes Car Rental | Nissan Rogue | 5 | SUV |
| Routes Car Rental | Nissan Sentra | 4 | Large car |
| Alamo | Hyundai Kona | 4 | SUV |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
| Routes Car Rental | Kia Seltos | 5 | SUV |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | SUV |
| Routes Car Rental | Jeep Wrangler | 4 | SUV |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota Sienna | 5 | Van |
| Routes Car Rental | Kia Forte | 4 | Large car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 1 Nov 2026)
Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Chicago
Car Hire Statistics
Top 14 suppliers in Chicago in 2026














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