Car Rental in Chicago (Downtown)
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:58 on 2024-04-22. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$73 per day
Average car rental length
9 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 gasoline price
$1.15 per liter or $4.35 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$0.92 per liter or $3.48 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$1.35 per liter or $5.11 / 1 gallon
Top 5 Locations near Chicago (Downtown)
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14.9 km / 9.3 miles
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21.9 km / 13.6 miles
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25.1 km / 15.6 miles
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219.3 km / 136.3 miles
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243.7 km / 151.4 miles
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest in Chicago (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Chicago (Downtown) varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in Chicago (Downtown)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Chicago (Downtown) is October — when rental costs average $74.09 per day. This is 28% cheaper than the yearly average and 55% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $163.08 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.
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.
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 15 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Chicago (Downtown)
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 Chicago (Downtown) in April, while they are least likely to rent in in October.
Monthly searches in Chicago (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Popular suppliers | SIXT, Alamo |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, SUVs |
| Lowest price | $61 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | VW Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| SIXT | Nissan Sentra | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Alamo | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Alamo
7.8 / 10
Lowest rated company
Avis
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$73.24
Lowest daily price
$61.20
Total cars available
116
Top 5 Suppliers in Chicago (Downtown) in 2024
SIXT
+18887498227
714 S Wabash Ave
$67 - $117
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
Alamo
8004625266
203 N LA SALLE ST,
$87 - $187
Budget
3122255396
1830 S Wabash Ave
$61 - $134
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:07:00-12:00
Sun:07:00-12:00
Hertz
+13125670380
Downtown Chicago, 2300 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
Working hours
Mon:08:00-16:00
Tue:08:00-16:00
Wed:08:00-16:00
Thu:08:00-16:00
Fri:08:00-16:00
Avis
3122250788
1830 S Wabash Ave
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:07:00-12:00
Sun:07:00-12:00
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