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Cheap Car Rentals in Chicago from HK$372

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 19-7 and drop-off date of 26-7. 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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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 July 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Chicago this past week from 129 hire locations out of 33 hire agencies. Prices for a Chicago small car hire start from HK$372/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

HK$409+

Compact

Compact

HK$372+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$380+

Full-size

Full-size

HK$406+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$611+

Premium

Premium

HK$480+

Luxury

Luxury

HK$555+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

HK$351+

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 large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda FitHK$372/day
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BYD e6HK$426/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$536. Data was last updated on 2 July 2025.
Peruse the best Chicago car rental deals we've found. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Honda FitHK$372/day
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Volkswagen GolfHK$406/day
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BYD e6HK$426/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$345, which is about 549% 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 Dollar, offering prices from just HK$313.60/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Hertz, with rates starting at HK$386.44/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 5.9/10 with 258 reviews). Budget (rated 5.8/10 with 204 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$283. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$565 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$283. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$565 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$290

February

HK$283

March

HK$338

April

HK$392

May

HK$447

June

HK$502

July

HK$565

August

HK$487

September

HK$440

October

HK$424

November

HK$424

December

HK$416

What car do most people rent in Chicago?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Chicago are the following: SUV cars (Land Rover Discovery Sport or similar), Intermediate cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar), and Economy cars (Ford Fiesta 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 19.

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 July 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Chicago, including Hertz, Budget and Dollar. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Hertz

5.9
Fair
258 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Budget

5.8
Fair
204 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.8

Dollar

5.3
Fair
132 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.3

Alamo

7.9
Good
79 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
81 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.0

Sixt

7.1
Good
58 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

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

6.1

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

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 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Chicago for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers hire cars in Chicago for about HK$3,346 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 is a car hire in Chicago for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Chicago is HK$0. Hiring a Supplier choice is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Chicago. For the month of August, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Chicago for as low as HK$1,066/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 July 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$53+).

Electric

Electric

HK$88+

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$53+

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