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Cheap Car Rentals in Chicago from ₹ 2,361

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 8/1 and drop-off date of 6/2. 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 2024

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 23 December 2024.

Most popular company

ROUTESCARTRK

Price of petrol per litre

₹ 89

Average price per day

₹ 6,336

Cheapest price per day

₹ 2,361

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 23 December 2024.

January

₹ 3,227

February

₹ 3,397

March

₹ 3,992

April

₹ 4,417

May

₹ 5,011

June

₹ 5,521

July

₹ 6,200

August

₹ 5,351

September

₹ 4,841

October

₹ 4,671

November

₹ 4,587

December

₹ 4,332

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 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 23 December 2024.

There are 31 hire agencies servicing Chicago. These agencies, altogether, have 128 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Chicago with prices from ₹ 2,361 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 2 car types you can hire in Chicago:

Economy

Economy

₹ 2,849+

Compact

Compact

₹ 3,334+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 2,361+

Standard

Standard

₹ 3,382+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 4,578+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 4,469+

Premium

Premium

₹ 3,112+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

₹ 4,369+

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 23 December 2024.

Small cars

₹ 4,478 - ₹ 10,044

All Car Types

₹ 5,732 - ₹ 9,690

To hire a small car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 7,287/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Chicago, the United States (~₹ 4,478/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~₹ 10,044/day). In fact, October is about 39% 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 13% 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.

To hire a medium car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 7,390/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Chicago, the United States (~₹ 5,136/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~₹ 9,468/day). In fact, October 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 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 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 ₹ 9,802/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Chicago, the United States (~₹ 7,683/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~₹ 11,671/day). In fact, October is about 22% 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 15% 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 SUV in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 7,982/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Chicago, the United States (~₹ 4,467/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~₹ 10,063/day). In fact, October is about 45% 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 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 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 ₹ 11,881/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a van in Chicago, the United States (~₹ 6,033/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 16,504/day). In fact, April is about 50% 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 30% 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 ₹ 9,157/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Chicago, the United States (~₹ 5,416/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~₹ 22,674/day). In fact, November is about 41% 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 9% 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.

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 23 December 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Chicago, such as Budget, Hertz and Dollar. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Budget

5.9
Fair
206 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.9

Hertz

5.8
Fair
268 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.9

Dollar

5.1
Fair
134 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.2

Alamo

8.0
Very Good
89 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
97 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Sixt

6.8
Okay
59 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Avis

6.4
Okay
68 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.2

Payless

5.7
Fair
55 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.8

Best Chicago car rental deals found

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 ₹ 3,642. Data was last updated on 23 December 2024.
The best prices on car rentals in Chicago we've found at this time. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Toyota Camry₹ 2,361/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry
Ford EcoSport₹ 2,587/day
4
M
A/C
Ford EcoSport
Toyota Etios₹ 2,893/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Etios

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Chicago, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Chicago?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 6,336/day when booking a car hire in Chicago. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 4,678/day from Thrifty, booked on Dec. 16.

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

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Chicago from the following companies over the past two weeks: Fox (₹ 2,405/day), Dollar (₹ 2,587/day), and Hertz (₹ 2,893/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (7.9 rating), National (7.4 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (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 ₹ 89/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₹ 4,014 and ₹ 5,797 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Chicago for a week from Routes Car & Truck Rentals?

    Routes Car & Truck Rentals offers hire cars in Chicago for about ₹ 32,864 per week on average.

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

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 28% in Chicago - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Chicago however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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

    Our recent data shows that Thrifty can potentially be 46% below the average car hire price in Chicago. Check prices and availability for Thrifty and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Chicago is on average ₹ 140,846 a month or ₹ 4,695 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Chicago car hire.

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

    It costs ₹ 0 for a weekend car hire in Chicago, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Supplier choice as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Chicago in January, prices are ₹ 4,445 per day on average.

  • What car do most people hire in Chicago?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Chicago is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage) based on our Cheapflights data.

Luxury car rentals in Chicago

Find luxury car rental deals in Chicago from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Chicago cost an average of ₹ 10,059 per day. Price data was last updated on 23 December 2024.
Check out some of the best deals we've found on luxury car rentals in the Chicago area. Verify the details of your rental before completing your reservation to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class₹ 5,812/day
5
4
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Honda City₹ 5,894/day
5
M
A/C
Honda City
Honda City₹ 5,976/day
5
M
A/C
Honda City

Car rentals by fuel type in Chicago

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Chicago. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Chicago. Deals were last updated on 23 December 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Chicago. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (₹ 29+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 44+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 55+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 29+

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