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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
2
$91.23
per day
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8.7
Very Good
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Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST
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203 N LA SALLE ST,
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
2
$91.88
per day
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8.7
Very Good
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Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST
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203 N LA SALLE ST,
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$60.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
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Downtown
714 S Wabash Ave
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Downtown
714 S Wabash Ave
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Hyundai Kona
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$70.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST
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203 N LA SALLE ST,
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$60.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
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Downtown
714 S Wabash Ave
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714 S Wabash Ave
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$76.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
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Downtown
714 S Wabash Ave
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Downtown
714 S Wabash Ave
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$82.26
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
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Pick-up information
Downtown
214 N Clark St
Chicago
IL-60601
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Downtown
214 N Clark St
Chicago
IL-60601
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$82.26
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
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Downtown
214 N Clark St
Chicago
IL-60601
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214 N Clark St
Chicago
IL-60601
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$82.26
per day
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8.0
Good
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Downtown
335A S Franklin St, Chicago
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Downtown
335A S Franklin St, Chicago
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$82.26
per day
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8.0
Good
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Downtown
335A S Franklin St, Chicago
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Downtown
335A S Franklin St, Chicago
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BMW 2 Series
or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$83.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
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Downtown
714 S Wabash Ave
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714 S Wabash Ave
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BMW 3 Series
or similar Full-size Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$87.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
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Downtown
714 S Wabash Ave
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714 S Wabash Ave
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Chevrolet Blazer
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$90.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
714 S Wabash Ave
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Downtown
714 S Wabash Ave
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GMC Acadia
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$90.39
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
714 S Wabash Ave
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Downtown
714 S Wabash Ave
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Dodge Durango
or similar Premium Crossover
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$91.23
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST
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Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST,
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
2
$92.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST
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Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST,
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$93.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST
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Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST,
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Nissan Altima
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$93.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST
Rental counter faces Clarke Street, return lot faces Lasalle Street.
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Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST,
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Nissan Rogue
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$94.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST
Rental counter faces Clarke Street, return lot faces Lasalle Street.
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Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST,
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BMW X3
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$96.35
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
714 S Wabash Ave
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Downtown
714 S Wabash Ave
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$98.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
214 N Clark St
Chicago
IL-60601
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Downtown
214 N Clark St
Chicago
IL-60601
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$98.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
335A S Franklin St, Chicago
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Downtown
335A S Franklin St, Chicago
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BMW X1
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$100.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
714 S Wabash Ave
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Downtown
714 S Wabash Ave
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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$103.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
214 N Clark St
Chicago
IL-60601
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Downtown
214 N Clark St
Chicago
IL-60601
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Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$103.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
335A S Franklin St, Chicago
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Downtown
335A S Franklin St, Chicago
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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$104.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
214 N Clark St
Chicago
IL-60601
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Downtown
214 N Clark St
Chicago
IL-60601
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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$104.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
335A S Franklin St, Chicago
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Downtown
335A S Franklin St, Chicago
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$104.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
214 N Clark St
Chicago
IL-60601
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Downtown
214 N Clark St
Chicago
IL-60601
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$104.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
335A S Franklin St, Chicago
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Downtown
335A S Franklin St, Chicago
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BMW X5
or similar Full-size Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$105.82
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
714 S Wabash Ave
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Downtown
714 S Wabash Ave
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Nissan Maxima
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$116.33
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST
Rental counter faces Clarke Street, return lot faces Lasalle Street.
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Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST,
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Audi A5 Sportback
or similar Full-size Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$117.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST
Rental counter faces Clarke Street, return lot faces Lasalle Street.
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Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST,
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$117.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST
Rental counter faces Clarke Street, return lot faces Lasalle Street.
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Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST,
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Audi A4
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
2
$117.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST
Rental counter faces Clarke Street, return lot faces Lasalle Street.
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Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST,
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$117.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
214 N Clark St
Chicago
IL-60601
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Downtown
214 N Clark St
Chicago
IL-60601
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Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$117.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
335A S Franklin St, Chicago
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Downtown
335A S Franklin St, Chicago
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Chevrolet Tahoe
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$120.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
714 S Wabash Ave
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Downtown
714 S Wabash Ave
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Ford Explorer
or similar Standard Crossover
Automatic
6
A/C
5
$123.43
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST
Rental counter faces Clarke Street, return lot faces Lasalle Street.
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Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST,
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Chevrolet Suburban
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$124.41
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
714 S Wabash Ave
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Downtown
714 S Wabash Ave
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$129.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
203 N La Salle St
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Downtown
203 N La Salle St
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$131.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
214 N Clark St
Chicago
IL-60601
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Downtown
214 N Clark St
Chicago
IL-60601
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$131.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
335A S Franklin St, Chicago
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Downtown
335A S Franklin St, Chicago
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BMW 5 Series
or similar Premium Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$141.17
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST
Rental counter faces Clarke Street, return lot faces Lasalle Street.
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Downtown
203 N LA SALLE ST,
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Nissan Sentra
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$163.63
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Below Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
3901 - Unit 01 Mannheim Road, Schiller Park, Il ,60176,Us
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Downtown
3901 - Unit 01 Mannheim Road, Schiller Park, Il ,60176,Us
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Kia Forte
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$164.38
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Below Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
3901 - Unit 01 Mannheim Road, Schiller Park, Il ,60176,Us
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3901 - Unit 01 Mannheim Road, Schiller Park, Il ,60176,Us
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Nissan Rogue
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$168.04
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Below Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
3901 - Unit 01 Mannheim Road, Schiller Park, Il ,60176,Us
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3901 - Unit 01 Mannheim Road, Schiller Park, Il ,60176,Us
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Chicago (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Chicago (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 6 suppliers in Chicago (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$131 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
48 km/h
or
30 mph
Speed limit out of town
88–112 km/h
or
55–70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.08 per liter or $4.09 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.85 per liter or $3.22 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.32 per liter or $5.00 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Chicago (Downtown)
- Chicago North Downtownfrom $132.00 per day0.1 km / 0.06 miles away
- Chicago Washington/Wells Subway0.4 km / 0.25 miles away
- Chicago New Eastsidefrom $157.23 per day1.1 km / 0.68 miles away
- Chicago Near South Sidefrom $132.00 per day3.1 km / 1.93 miles away
- Chicago Lincoln Parkfrom $129.54 per day4.4 km / 2.73 miles away
- Chicago Lake Viewfrom $132.00 per day6.2 km / 3.85 miles away
- Chicago Logan Squarefrom $132.00 per day7.6 km / 4.72 miles away
- Oak Park Downtownfrom $132.00 per day12.6 km / 7.83 miles away
- Chicago Airport Midwayfrom $98.67 per day14.9 km / 9.26 miles away
- Evanston Downtownfrom $132.00 per day17.9 km / 11.12 miles away
- Franklin Park Downtown20.1 km / 12.49 miles away
- Burbank Downtown20.8 km / 12.92 miles away
- Oak Lawn Downtownfrom $132.00 per day22.1 km / 13.73 miles away
- Niles Northwestfrom $132.00 per day24.7 km / 15.35 miles away
- Chicago O'Hare Airportfrom $80.34 per day25.1 km / 15.6 miles away
- Chicago O'Hare Airport Areafrom $132.00 per day25.6 km / 15.91 miles away
- Addison Downtownfrom $132.00 per day30 km / 18.64 miles away
- Lombard Downtownfrom $132.00 per day31.1 km / 19.32 miles away
- Northbrook Downtownfrom $132.00 per day31.4 km / 19.51 miles away
- Orland Park Downtownfrom $132.00 per day33.8 km / 21 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Alamo
203 N LA SALLE ST,
B
SIXT
714 S Wabash Ave
C
Avis
214 N Clark St
Chicago
IL-60601
D
Budget
335A S Franklin St, Chicago
E
Dollar
401 North State St, Chicago, 60610, Illinois
When to book in Chicago (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Chicago (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Chicago (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month February | ||
| Average price $94 | A good deal $123 | Cheapest supplier Alamo | Cheapest car type SUVs |
Average rental costs per day in Chicago (Downtown)
$104
$52
$0
$44
in January
Jan
$94
in February
Feb
$51
in March
Mar
$56
in April
Apr
$70
in May
May
$67
in June
Jun
$59
in July
Jul
$55
in August
Aug
$55
in September
Sep
$42
in October
Oct
$61
in November
Nov
$60
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Chicago (Downtown) is October — when rental costs average $41.82 per day. This is 55% cheaper than the yearly average and 56% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $94.46 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Chicago (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Chicago (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in August, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches in Chicago (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.9
1.4
0
0.1 times in January
Jan
0.3 times in February
Feb
1.5 times in March
Mar
0.9 times in April
Apr
0.7 times in May
May
0.6 times in June
Jun
0.7 times in July
Jul
2.6 times in August
Aug
1.3 times in September
Sep
1.9 times in October
Oct
0.8 times in November
Nov
0.8 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Chicago (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 58 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Chicago (Downtown)
64
32
0
2 days in January
Jan
4 days in February
Feb
4 days in March
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
5 days in May
May
7 days in June
Jun
58 days in July
Jul
9 days in August
Aug
9 days in September
Sep
8 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
3 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Alamo, SIXT, Avis, Budget, National |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, medium cars, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $98 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Hyundai Kona | 4 | SUV |
| Alamo | Dodge Durango | 5 | SUV |
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Alamo | Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | SUV |
| Alamo | Nissan Rogue | 4 | SUV |
| SIXT | Midsize (Toyota RAV4) | 4 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla | 2 | Large car |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.4 / 10)
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$131
Lowest daily price
$98
Total cars available
91
Top 6 suppliers in Chicago (Downtown) in 2026
Alamo
8.7
Very Good
4 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.1
$98–$237
per day
203 N LA SALLE ST,
8004625266
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
Wed
07:00-18:00
Thu
07:00-18:00
Fri
07:00-18:00
Sat
07:00-15:30
Sun
07:00-17:00
SIXT
8.3
Good
5 reviews
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.5
$130–$180
per day
714 S Wabash Ave
+18887498227
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-14:00
Sun
08:00-14:00
Avis
8.2
Good
1 review
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.7
$132–$219
per day
214 N Clark St
Chicago
IL-60601
+13127826825
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-17:00
Tue
07:30-17:00
Wed
07:30-17:00
Thu
07:30-17:00
Fri
07:30-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
08:00-12:00
Budget
8.0
Good
1 review
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.9
$132–$219
per day
335A S Franklin St, Chicago
+17083926981
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
Wed
07:00-18:00
Thu
07:00-18:00
Fri
07:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
08:00-12:00
Dollar
7.8
Average
Value for money
7.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.1
$132–$219
per day
401 North State St, Chicago, 60610, Illinois
+13123727600
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
09:00-12:00
Routes Car Rental
7.4
Below Average
Value for money
6.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.2
Car condition
7.0
$663–$680
per day
3901 - Unit 01 Mannheim Road, Schiller Park, Il ,60176,Us
+18476714000
Show 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
Award-winning service
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2025
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
Highly recommended by our customers
Rated 4.6 / 5 based on 276,847 reviews. Showing our favorite reviews.
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