Car Hire at Chicago O’Hare Airport

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Chicago O'Hare Airport, Chicago, USA - Illinois
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700+ Trusted Suppliers:

Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Economy
Chevrolet Spark or comparable
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
£41.90 per day
Standard
Kia K5 or comparable
Kia K5
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£43.24 per day
Compact
Compact (Nissan Versa) or comparable
Compact (Nissan Versa)
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£49.87 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£51.61 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
£52.20 per day
Special SUV
Jeep Wrangler or comparable
Jeep Wrangler
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
£72.69 per day
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or comparable
Ford F-150
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£115.39 per day
Luxury SUV
Infiniti QX80 or comparable
Infiniti QX80
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
£200.88 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:39 on 09/07/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
£78 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%
Score
8.9 / 10
Average petrol price
£0.77 per litre or £2.93 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.63 per litre or £2.37 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£0.97 per litre or £3.68 per gallon

Airport information

Score
7.4
  • Getting to the airport 7.6
  • Check-in and departures 8.0
  • Facilities and services 7.4
  • Wi-Fi 6.8
  • Dining and car hire services 7.3
  • Lounge 7.3

Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

  • IATA: ORD
  • ICAO: KORD
  • Name: Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
  • Distance from the city centre: 14 miles / 22.5 km

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In which month is car hire at Chicago O’Hare Airport the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car at Chicago O’Hare Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Chicago O’Hare Airport
£25.52
January
£27.08
February
£29.54
March
£36.99
April
£36.63
May
£37.65
June
£51.29
July
£43.91
August
£36.38
September
£36.32
October
£37.99
November
£34.84
December
The best month to hire a car at Chicago O’Hare Airport is January — when the average price for a hire is £25.52 per day. This is 29% less than the yearly average and 50% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £51.29 per day).

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.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Chicago O’Hare Airport?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in July, the average hire length is 8 days, while in January, it is only 5 days.
Average number of hire days at Chicago O’Hare Airport
5
January
5
February
6
March
7
April
6
May
7
June
8
July
7
August
6
September
5
October
6
November
6
December

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Chicago O’Hare Airport?

Given the number of users searching for a car at Chicago O’Hare Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in May in comparison to hiring a car in in February.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Chicago O’Hare Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
83%
January
69%
February
116%
March
116%
April
151%
May
127%
June
75%
July
96%
August
112%
September
98%
October
85%
November
72%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Routes Car Rental, Ace Rent a car, Dollar, Thrifty, Alamo
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, People Carriers
Lowest price £42 per day
Cheapest supplier Dollar

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Routes Car Rental Jeep Wrangler 4 2 SUVs
Routes Car Rental Kia Seltos 5 2 SUVs
Routes Car Rental Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Routes Car Rental Kia Forte 4 3 Large cars
Ace Rent a car Toyota Corolla 4 1 Large cars
Thrifty Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
Ace Rent a car Toyota RAV4 5 2 SUVs
Routes Car Rental Dodge Durango 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Honda CR-V 5 3 SUVs
Routes Car Rental Kia Sorento 4 2 SUVs

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the 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.

United Kingdom
Nissan Pathfinder
19/06/2023
Car was easy to drive. Visit family and friends for wedding and done a lot of mileage traveling several states.

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Ace Rent a car
9.1 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Europcar
6.1 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
64
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
£78.48
Lowest daily price
£41.90
Total cars available
306

Top 14 suppliers at Chicago O’Hare Airport in 2025

Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Exceptional 9.1 / 14 reviews
8882233952
10501 Delta Pkwy
£123
Working hours
Mon:
06:30 - 22:30
Tue:
06:30 - 22:30
Wed:
06:30 - 22:30
Thu:
06:30 - 22:30
Fri:
06:30 - 22:30
Sat:
06:30 - 22:30
Sun:
06:30 - 22:30
Alamo
Alamo
Exceptional 9 / 29 reviews
8338631447
10255 W ZEMKE BLVD,
£70 - £223
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.6 / 7 reviews
+18338560900
10255 W Zemke Rd, Chicago, IL 60666
£71 - £211
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.5 / 12 reviews
+18887498227
10255 West Zemke Blvd, Rental Car Center
£50 - £296
Working hours
Mon:
05:30 - 23:59
Tue:
05:30 - 23:59
Wed:
05:30 - 23:59
Thu:
05:30 - 23:59
Fri:
05:30 - 23:59
Sat:
05:30 - 23:59
Sun:
05:30 - 23:59
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.3 / 5 reviews
+17734812400
10255 W Zemke Blvd, Chicago, IL 60666, United States
£50 - £296
Working hours
Mon:
05:00 - 23:59
Tue:
05:00 - 23:59
Wed:
05:00 - 23:59
Thu:
05:00 - 23:59
Fri:
05:00 - 23:59
Sat:
05:00 - 23:59
Sun:
05:00 - 23:59
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.2 / 6 reviews
+17738941900
Ohare Airport, 10255 West Zemke Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60666, United States
£51 - £172
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
National
National
Very good 8.2 / 2 reviews
+18338560901
10255 W Zemke Blvd, Chicago, IL 60666
£72 - £229
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
Avis
Avis
Very good 8 / 19 reviews
+17738254600
Ohare Airport, 10255 West Zemke Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60666, United States
£52 - £172
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
NextCar
NextCar
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
+12247812000
3309 Mannheim Rd, Franklin Park, IL 60131
£52 - £172
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 20:00
Tue:
07:00 - 20:00
Wed:
07:00 - 20:00
Thu:
07:00 - 20:00
Fri:
07:00 - 20:00
Sat:
08:00 - 14:00
Sun:
09:00 - 15:00
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.8 / 66 reviews
8664342226
10255 West Zemke Road
£42 - £152
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Thrifty
Thrifty
Below average 6.9 / 44 reviews
+18772830898
10255 W Zemke Blvd, Chicago, IL 60666, USA
£43 - £159
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Below average 6.4 / 931 reviews
+18443779987 / +18476714000
3901 Mannheim Road,Schiller Park, IL 60176, US
£59 - £94
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
FOX
FOX
Below average 6.2 / 23 reviews
+13127410788
10256 W Zemke Blvd, Chicago, IL 60666
£59 - £94
Working hours
Mon:
05:00 - 23:59
Tue:
05:00 - 23:59
Wed:
05:00 - 23:59
Thu:
05:00 - 23:59
Fri:
05:00 - 23:59
Sat:
05:00 - 23:59
Sun:
05:00 - 23:59
Europcar
Europcar
Below average 6.1 / 62 reviews
+13127410788
10256 W Zemke Blvd Suite 830, Chicago, IL 60666
£76 - £247
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
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