Car Rental in Chicago (Downtown)
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Cheapest car rental rates
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
$49.59 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
$52.00 per day
Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
$66.64 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
$74.33 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Full-size
Full-size (Toyota Camry) or similar
$121.17 per day
Premium
Toyota Crown or similar
$73.99 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar
$93.60 per day
Full-size Elite
Audi A5 Sportback or similar
$95.20 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:09 PM on 5/11/25. 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
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$78 per day
Average car rental length
8 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
$1.31 per liter or $4.96 per gallon
Top 5 locations near Downtown
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14.9 km / 9.3 miles away
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21.9 km / 13.6 miles away
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25.1 km / 15.6 miles away
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219.3 km / 136.3 miles away
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243.7 km / 151.4 miles away
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. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Chicago (Downtown)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Chicago (Downtown) is January — when rental costs average $27.21 per day. This is 53% cheaper than the yearly average and 70% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $90.20 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 May the average rental period is 32 days, while in March, 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 August, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches in Chicago (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | SIXT, Alamo, Hertz, Avis, Budget |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Vans, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | $50 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Chrysler Pacifica | 4 | 4 | Vans |
| SIXT | Standard Elite (GMC Acadia) | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Full-size (Toyota Camry) | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Hertz | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Compact (Nissan Versa) | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Chevrolet Tahoe | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Midsize (Toyota RAV4) | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Premium (BMW 2 Series) | 4 | 2 | Premium cars |
| Alamo | Nissan Versa | 2 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.5 / 10
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$78.31
Lowest daily price
$49.59
Total cars available
133
Top 6 suppliers in Chicago (Downtown) in 2025
Alamo
8004625266
203 N LA SALLE ST,
$67 - $190
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
+18887498227
714 S Wabash Ave
$119 - $180
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
+13127826825
214 N Clark St
Chicago
IL-60601
$52 - $85
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
+17083926981
335A S Franklin St, Chicago
$50 - $170
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
National
+18002277368
203 N La Salle St
$71 - $144
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
Dollar
+13123727600
401 North State St, Chicago, 60610, Illinois
$71 - $144
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
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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