Chicago

Cheap Car Rentals in Chicago from HK$245

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 1-10 and drop-off date of 8-10. 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 2 سبتمبر 2025.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

HK$8.50

Average price per day

HK$517

Cheapest price per day

HK$245

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 2 سبتمبر 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Chicago this past week from 128 hire locations out of 33 hire agencies. Prices for a Chicago small car hire start from HK$245/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Compact

Compact

HK$245+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$245+

Standard

Standard

HK$364+

Full-size

Full-size

HK$545+

People carrier

People carrier

HK$632+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$797+

Premium

Premium

HK$358+

Luxury

Luxury

HK$622+

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:

Honda FitHK$245/day
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Honda Fit

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$623. Data was last updated on 2 سبتمبر 2025.
Honda FitHK$245/day
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A/C
Honda Fit
Volkswagen GolfHK$545/day
5
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A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Mercedes-Benz E-ClassHK$622/day
5
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A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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$327, which is about 516% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Chicago?

In Chicago, the most affordable car hire company right now is Thrifty, offering prices from just HK$241.81/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Dollar, with rates starting at HK$359.52/day.

What is the best car rental company in Chicago?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Chicago is Hertz (rated 5.8/10 with 252 reviews). Budget (rated 5.7/10 with 200 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 February, with an average daily rate of just HK$281. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$569 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 February, with an average daily rate of just HK$281. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$569 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$288

February

HK$281

March

HK$335

April

HK$390

May

HK$444

June

HK$491

July

HK$569

August

HK$491

September

HK$429

October

HK$421

November

HK$421

December

HK$405

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), Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), and Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Chicago?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 28 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 2 سبتمبر 2025.

Hertz

5.8
Fair
252 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Budget

5.7
Fair
200 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.7

Dollar

5.3
Fair
131 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.3

Alamo

8.1
Very Good
65 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.6
Good
71 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.1

Sixt

6.9
Okay
59 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Avis

6.2
Okay
63 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

Payless

5.7
Fair
47 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.8

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Chicago, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 سبتمبر 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Chicago?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$517/day when booking a car hire in Chicago. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$401/day from Thrifty, booked on Aug. 31.

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

    Budget offers hire cars in Chicago for about HK$4,388 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.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Chicago can be found for about HK$18,804, with the average price for a rental being around HK$627 a day. Book with Thrifty, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 62% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Chicago.

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

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Chicago is HK$0. Hiring a Compact is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Chicago. For the month of October, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Chicago for as low as HK$0/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 2 سبتمبر 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 (HK$40+).

Electric

Electric

HK$53+

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$40+

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