Chicago

Cheap Car Hire in Chicago from £16

Chicago, IL, United States
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Chicago, IL, United States
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Chicago car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Chicago. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of gas per litre

£0.87

Average price per day

£51

Cheapest price per day

£16

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Chicago?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Chicago and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

January

£29

February

£31

March

£38

April

£40

May

£45

June

£50

July

£51

August

£51

September

£45

October

£45

November

£40

December

£39

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Chicago is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Chicago

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Chicago and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

large car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Chicago this past week from 116 hire locations out of 29 hire agencies. Prices for a Chicago large car hire start from £16/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Compare available car types for hire in Chicago

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Chicago to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Small cars

£43 - £61

All Car Types

£49 - £75

To hire a small car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of £49/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Chicago, the United States (~£43/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£61/day). In fact, February is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chicago, hiring a small car saves you 17% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chicago small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of £54/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Chicago, the United States (~£47/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£68/day). In fact, March is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chicago, hiring a medium car saves you 7% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chicago medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of £66/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Chicago, the United States (~£46/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£102/day). In fact, February is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chicago, hiring a large car is 12% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chicago large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of £55/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Chicago, the United States (~£48/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£66/day). In fact, November is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chicago, hiring a SUV saves you 7% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chicago SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of £82/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Chicago, the United States (~£54/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£121/day). In fact, February is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chicago, hiring a van is 29% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chicago van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of £88/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Chicago, the United States (~£62/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£158/day). In fact, October is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chicago, hiring a pickup truck is 34% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of £65/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Chicago, the United States (~£54/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£78/day). In fact, April is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chicago, hiring a luxury car is 11% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chicago luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of £90/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Chicago, the United States (~£69/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£112/day). In fact, January is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chicago, hiring a convertible is 35% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Hyundai i10£21/day
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Hyundai i10
Mini Hatch£27/day
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Mini Hatch

Top hire agencies in Chicago

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Chicago known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Chicago. Reviews were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in Chicago, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Alamo

8.2
Very Good
381 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7
Good
326 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Avis

6.6
Okay
151 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Payless

6.4
Okay
365 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.5

Budget

6.1
Okay
386 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.0

Hertz

6.0
Okay
601 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Thrifty

5.5
Fair
230 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.6

Dollar

5.4
Fair
336 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.5

Best Chicago car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Chicago. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Chicago with an average daily rate of £28. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Peruse the best Chicago car hire deals we've found. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
BMW 3 Series£16/day
5
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A/C
BMW 3 Series
Volvo V40£20/day
5
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A/C
Volvo V40
Volkswagen Golf£21/day
4
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A/C
Volkswagen Golf

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Chicago, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Chicago?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £51/day when booking a car hire in Chicago. The absolute best deal a user found was for £28/day from Advance Car And Truck Rental, booked on Jul. 28.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Chicago?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Chicago from the following companies over the past two weeks: Getaround (£16/day), Turo (£26/day), and Fox (£31/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Chicago?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.1 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.7 rating) and National (7.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Chicago.

  • What are petrol prices like in Chicago?

    The average price of petrol in Chicago is £0.87/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £39 and £56 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Chicago for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Chicago. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about £354 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Chicago for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Chicago it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 29%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Chicago?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Chicago it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Chicago for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Chicago can be found for £1,519. You can find car hire deals to be on average £51 a day.

  • How much is a car hire in Chicago for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Chicago is £55. Hiring a Full-size is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Chicago. For the month of April, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Chicago for as low as £50/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Chicago?

    The most popular car to hire while in Chicago is the BMW X3, which is a Full-size vehicle.

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Small car hires in Chicago

Find small car hire deals in Chicago from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Chicago cost an average of £38 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Fiat 500£32/day
2
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A/C
Fiat 500
Toyota Aygo£32/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Aygo
Toyota Aygo£34/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Aygo

Luxury car hires in Chicago

Find luxury car hire deals in Chicago from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Chicago cost an average of £39 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Reserve a luxury car hire in Chicago by selecting one of these great deals available. Before completing your reservation, make sure the deal you've selected matches your car hire needs and budget.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class£26/day
5
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A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Audi A6£27/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A6
Audi A6£30/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A6

People carrier hires in Chicago

Find people carrier hire deals in Chicago from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Chicago cost an average of £39 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
If you're in need of a larger vehicle, check out some of the deals we've found on people carrier hires in Chicago. Deals are updated frequently to provide users with as many suitable options as possible.
Kia Carens£31/day
5
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A/C
Kia Carens
Ford Galaxy£31/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Galaxy
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso£32/day
5
M
A/C
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso

Car hires by fuel type in Chicago

Browse car hires by fuel type in Chicago. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Chicago. Deals were last updated on 19 March 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Chicago. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£26+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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