Car Rental in Chicago (Downtown)

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Kia Rio


Kia Soul


Toyota Corolla


Toyota RAV4


Toyota Corolla


Kia Soul


Kia Rio


Toyota Camry


Volkswagen Jetta


Toyota Camry


Volkswagen Jetta


Toyota RAV4


Ford Edge


Ford Edge


Mitsubishi Mirage


Nissan Versa


Hyundai Kona


Toyota Corolla


Volkswagen Jetta


Chevrolet Malibu


Nissan Rogue


Mitsubishi Mirage


Jeep Grand Cherokee


Jeep Grand Cherokee


Nissan Versa


Hyundai Kona


Toyota Corolla


Volkswagen Jetta


Chevrolet Malibu


Nissan Rogue


Chrysler Pacifica


Chrysler Pacifica


Chevrolet Equinox


Ford Explorer


Chevrolet Equinox


Chrysler Pacifica


Ford Explorer


Nissan Versa


Compact (Nissan Versa)


Nissan Sentra


Intermediate (NISSAN SENTRA)


Volkswagen Jetta


Standard (Volkswagen Jetta)


Toyota Camry


Fullsize (TOYOTA CAMRY)


Dodge Durango


Intermediate (TOYOTA RAV4)


Toyota RAV4


Dodge Durango


Nissan Maxima


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- 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 7 suppliers in Chicago (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Top 20 locations near Chicago (Downtown)
- Chicago North Downtownfrom $54.00 per day0.1 km / 0.06 miles away
- Chicago Washington/Wells Subway0.4 km / 0.25 miles away
- Chicago New Eastsidefrom $83.25 per day1.1 km / 0.68 miles away
- Chicago Near South Sidefrom $54.00 per day3.1 km / 1.93 miles away
- Chicago Lincoln Parkfrom $83.25 per day4.4 km / 2.73 miles away
- Chicago Lake Viewfrom $54.00 per day6.2 km / 3.85 miles away
- Chicago Logan Squarefrom $54.00 per day7.6 km / 4.72 miles away
- Oak Park Downtownfrom $54.00 per day12.6 km / 7.83 miles away
- Chicago Airport Midwayfrom $47.43 per day14.9 km / 9.26 miles away
- Evanston Downtownfrom $54.00 per day17.9 km / 11.12 miles away
- Franklin Park Downtownfrom $196.35 per day20.1 km / 12.49 miles away
- Oak Lawn Downtownfrom $54.00 per day22.1 km / 13.73 miles away
- Niles Northwestfrom $54.00 per day24.7 km / 15.35 miles away
- Chicago O'Hare Airportfrom $46.59 per day25.1 km / 15.6 miles away
- Chicago O'Hare Airport Areafrom $54.00 per day25.6 km / 15.91 miles away
- Addison Downtownfrom $54.00 per day30 km / 18.64 miles away
- Lombard Downtownfrom $54.00 per day31.1 km / 19.32 miles away
- Northbrook Downtownfrom $54.00 per day31.4 km / 19.51 miles away
- Orland Park Downtownfrom $66.49 per day33.8 km / 21 miles away
- Downers Grove Downtownfrom $70.11 per day33.9 km / 21.06 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
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 $62 | A good deal $68 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
$45
in January
$97
in February
$53
in March
$58
in April
$69
in May
$61
in June
$65
in July
$57
in August
$56
in September
$43
in October
$62
in November
$61
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Chicago (Downtown) is October — when rental costs average $42.79 per day. This is 32% cheaper than the yearly average and 56% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $96.64 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.
0.1 times in January
0.3 times in February
1.5 times in March
Same as average in April
0.4 times in May
0.4 times in June
0.9 times in July
2.6 times in August
1.4 times in September
1.9 times in October
0.8 times in November
0.8 times in December
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 48 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 2 days.
2 days in January
4 days in February
4 days in March
7 days in April
5 days in May
7 days in June
48 days in July
9 days in August
9 days in September
8 days in October
5 days in November
3 days in December
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Alamo, SIXT, Budget, Avis, Routes Car Rental |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, medium cars, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $54 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Alamo | Hyundai Kona | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Alamo | Dodge Durango | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Alamo | Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| SIXT | Midsize (Toyota RAV4) | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Alamo | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| SIXT | Standard Elite (GMC Acadia) | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| SIXT | Standard (Volkswagen Jetta) | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla | 2 | 2 | Large car |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Top 7 suppliers in Chicago (Downtown) in 2026







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