Chicago

Cheap Car Rentals in Chicago

Chicago, IL, United States
29 Mar — 5 Apr
Same drop-off
Chicago, IL, United States
Wed 29/3
Noon
Wed 5/4
Noon
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Chicago Car Rentals in 2023

Most popular companyROUTESCARTRK
Price of gas per litreC$ 1.63
Average price per dayC$ 62
Cheapest price per dayC$ 34

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

January

C$ 62

February

C$ 61

March

C$ 87

April

C$ 98

May

C$ 106

June

C$ 116

July

C$ 115

August

C$ 106

September

C$ 95

October

C$ 97

November

C$ 95

December

C$ 87

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Chicago is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is June. 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

Small is the cheapest car type you can rent in Chicago this past week from 113 rental locations out of 29 rental agencies. Prices for a Chicago Small rental start from C$ 63/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Compare available car types for rental in Chicago

Small Cars

C$ 84 - C$ 113

All Car Types

C$ 98 - C$ 141

To rent a Small car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 101/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a Small car in Chicago, the United States (~C$ 84/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 113/day). In fact, October is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chicago, renting a Small car saves you 18% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 110/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Medium car in Chicago, the United States (~C$ 80/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 137/day). In fact, January is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chicago, renting a Medium car saves you 10% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 126/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Large car in Chicago, the United States (~C$ 93/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 154/day). In fact, January is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chicago, renting a Large car is 4% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 116/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV car in Chicago, the United States (~C$ 84/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~C$ 146/day). In fact, January is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chicago, renting a SUV car saves you 5% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 140/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a Van car in Chicago, the United States (~C$ 106/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~C$ 196/day). In fact, December is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chicago, renting a Van car is 13% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Luxury car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 118/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car in Chicago, the United States (~C$ 88/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 209/day). In fact, December is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chicago, renting a Luxury car saves you 3% 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 Luxury rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Convertible car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 113/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car in Chicago, the United States (~C$ 80/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 239/day). In fact, October is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Convertible rental for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chicago, renting a Convertible car saves you 8% 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.

Hyundai VenueC$ 63/day
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Hyundai Venue
Toyota YarisC$ 63/day
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Toyota Yaris

Top rental agencies in Chicago

All major car rental suppliers in Chicago

Alamo

8.3
Very good
365 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

Enterprise

7.8
Good
319 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Payless

6.8
Okay
355 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.9

Avis

6.6
Okay
132 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Budget

6.3
Okay
347 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.2

Hertz

6.2
Okay
557 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.1

Thrifty

6.1
Okay
226 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.1

Dollar

6.1
Okay
312 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.1

Best Chicago Car Rental Deals Found

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Luxury Car Rentals in Chicago

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Van Rentals in Chicago

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