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Cheap Car Rentals in Chicago from ฿1,293

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Chicago with a pick-up date of 6/7 and drop-off date of 13/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Chicago car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Chicago. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 June 2025.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

฿35.59

Average price per day

฿2,181

Cheapest price per day

฿1,293

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 7 June 2025.

January

฿1,207

February

฿1,175

March

฿1,403

April

฿1,632

May

฿1,893

June

฿2,122

July

฿2,383

August

฿2,056

September

฿1,828

October

฿1,762

November

฿1,762

December

฿1,730

Popular car types in Chicago

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Chicago and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 7 June 2025.

large car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Chicago this past week from 129 hire locations out of 32 hire agencies. Prices for a Chicago large car hire start from ฿1,293/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

฿1,508+

Compact

Compact

฿1,546+

Standard

Standard

฿1,366+

Full-size

Full-size

฿1,293+

Minivan

Minivan

฿2,540+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿2,724+

Premium

Premium

฿1,312+

Luxury

Luxury

฿2,396+

Compare available car types for rental in Chicago

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 7 June 2025.

Small cars

฿622 - ฿3,816

All Car Types

฿1,497 - ฿4,409

To hire a small car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,708/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Chicago, the United States (~฿622/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿3,816/day). In fact, February is about 64% 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 30% 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 ฿2,221/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Chicago, the United States (~฿1,543/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿4,943/day). In fact, February is about 31% 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 9% 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 ฿2,530/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Chicago, the United States (~฿1,825/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~฿4,044/day). In fact, January is about 28% 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 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 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 ฿2,149/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Chicago, the United States (~฿1,137/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~฿4,672/day). In fact, February is about 48% 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 12% 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 ฿1,978/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in Chicago, the United States (~฿2,654/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿6,729/day). In fact, June is about 34% 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 saves you 19% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,858/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Chicago, the United States (~฿2,538/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~฿6,065/day). In fact, April is about 36% 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 saves you 24% 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 car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios฿1,508/day
2
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Toyota Yaris฿1,546/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Yaris

Top rental agencies in Chicago

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Chicago known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Chicago. Reviews were last updated on 7 June 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Chicago, including Hertz, Budget and Dollar. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Hertz

5.8
Fair
264 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Budget

5.8
Fair
204 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.8

Dollar

5.2
Fair
132 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.2

Alamo

7.8
Good
83 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3
Good
89 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Sixt

7.0
Good
56 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.2

Avis

6.4
Okay
65 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

Payless

5.7
Fair
52 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.0

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.8

Best car rental deals found in Chicago

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Chicago. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Chicago with an average daily rate of ฿1,891. Data was last updated on 7 June 2025.
These are some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Chicago. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Toyota Camry฿1,293/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry
BMW X1฿1,312/day
5
M
A/C
BMW X1
Toyota Corolla Cross฿1,314/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Cross

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Chicago, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Chicago?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿2,181/day when booking a car hire in Chicago. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿2,046/day from Dollar, booked on Jun. 1.

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

    Dollar offers hire cars in Chicago for about ฿9,269 per week on average.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Chicago for a month is certainly possible.

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

    Dollar currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 18% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in Chicago. Typically, a monthly car rental in Chicago can be found for ฿39,725. You can find car rental deals to be on average ฿1,324 a day.

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

    For a weekend car hire in Chicago, you can expect the average price to be around ฿0. Usually a Supplier choice hire in Chicago is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Supplier choice for July, it will cost approximately ฿2,416 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Chicago

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Chicago. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Chicago. Deals were last updated on 7 June 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Chicago. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (฿42+).

Electric

Electric

฿95+

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿42+

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