Chicago

Cheap Car Rentals in Chicago from HK$286

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 14-5 and drop-off date of 28-5. 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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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 February 2026.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Chicago this past week from 125 hire locations out of 34 hire agencies. Prices for a Chicago small car hire start from HK$286/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

HK$291+

Compact

Compact

HK$286+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$286+

Standard

Standard

HK$290+

Full-size

Full-size

HK$306+

SUV

SUV

HK$529+

People carrier

People carrier

HK$569+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$563+

Compare car rental deals in Chicago by type

Here are the best Chicago small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Chicago medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Chicago large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen GolfHK$286/day
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Mazda Mazda2HK$291/day
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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 HK$403. Data was last updated on 23 February 2026.
Volkswagen GolfHK$286/day
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Honda JazzHK$290/day
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Mazda Mazda2HK$291/day
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Cheapflights insights for Chicago car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Chicago?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Chicago, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around HK$344, which is about 551% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Chicago?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Chicago is Budget (rated 5.7/10 with 199 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.7/10 with 223 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Chicago, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just HK$297. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$570 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Chicago, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just HK$297. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$570 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

HK$297

February

HK$305

March

HK$328

April

HK$383

May

HK$445

June

HK$492

July

HK$570

August

HK$492

September

HK$391

October

HK$430

November

HK$414

December

HK$391

What car do most people rent in Chicago?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Chicago are the following: SUV cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar), Compact cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar), and Economy cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Chicago?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 27 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Chicago at 18.

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 February 2026.

Budget

5.7
Fair
199 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.7

Hertz

5.7
Fair
223 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.8

Dollar

5.2
Fair
123 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.2

Alamo

8.2
Very Good
43 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
53 reviews27 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

Sixt

6.9
Okay
54 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Avis

6.3
Okay
61 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

Payless

5.5
Fair
45 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.0

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.7

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 February 2026.
  • 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 HK$5,327 per week on average.

  • 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.

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 23 February 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Chicago. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (HK$39+).

Electric

Electric

HK$52+

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$39+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$98+

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