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Cheap Car Rentals in Downtown, Chicago from C$ 50

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Downtown, Chicago car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

C$ 116

Cheapest price per day

C$ 50
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Popular car types in Downtown, Chicago

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Economy

Economy

C$ 94+

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Compact

Compact

C$ 48+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 104+

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Standard

Standard

C$ 50+

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Full-size

Full-size

C$ 66+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 96+

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Premium

Premium

C$ 145+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 51+

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Best Downtown, Chicago car rental deals

Kia NiroC$ 51/day
Kia Niro
Found 09/07/26
Chevrolet TraverseC$ 60/day
Chevrolet Traverse
Found 09/06/26
Nissan SentraC$ 58/day
Nissan Sentra
Found 09/06/26

Cheapflights insights for Downtown car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Downtown, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Downtown?

Book your rental car in Downtown 24 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around C$ 50/day on average when booked 24 days ahead, which saves you 9% off the usual average price.

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What is the cheapest rental car company in Downtown?

In Downtown, the most affordable rental car company right now is Budget, offering prices from just C$ 34.86/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Sixt, with rates starting at C$ 36.24/day.

What is the best car rental company in Downtown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Downtown is Alamo (rated 8.5/10 with 6 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.8/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
8.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.8
Sixt
Sixt
7.0
Avis
Avis
6.1

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Downtown?

Planning a car rental in Downtown? January is the cheapest month, costing about C$ 44 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of C$ 117. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

C$ 44

February

C$ 51

March

C$ 80

April

C$ 82

May

C$ 83

June

C$ 102

July

C$ 117

August

C$ 90

September

C$ 62

October

C$ 68

November

C$ 57

December

C$ 55

Which car rental company has the most locations in Downtown?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis have 3 locations in Downtown, more than any other rental company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Downtown, Chicago

Alamo

8.5
Very good
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
3 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Sixt

7.0
Good
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.2

Avis

6.1
Okay
4 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

Hertz

6.0
Okay
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.0

Budget

5.6
Fair
18 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.7

Thrifty

1 location
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.5

Dollar

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.4

Downtown Car rental FAQs

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month at Downtown check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • What is the cheapest rental car in Downtown, Chicago?

    At 56% less than the average cost of other rental cars in Downtown, Chicago, a Volkswagen Jetta is the cheapest rental car available in the neighborhood. You can expect prices to be an average of C$ 48/day for a Volkswagen Jetta.

  • How much is a rental car in Downtown, Chicago?

    In Downtown, Chicago, rental cars cost C$ 48/day on average, and as low as C$ 49 per day. Keep in mind that prices may vary depending on when you book and what type of rental car you choose.

Car rentals by fuel type in Downtown

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Downtown. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (C$ 58+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 58+

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Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 129+

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