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Downtown, Chicago car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Downtown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 April 2026.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

AED 248

Cheapest price per day

AED 130
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Cheapflights insights for Downtown car rentals

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

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Downtown, book about 58 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 129, which is about 161% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Downtown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Downtown is Alamo (rated 8.4/10 with 9 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.8/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
8.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.8
Sixt
Sixt
6.9
Avis
Avis
6.3

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Downtown is January, when you can expect to pay AED 118/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Downtown is July (AED 272/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

AED 118

February

AED 140

March

AED 217

April

AED 198

May

AED 198

June

AED 209

July

AED 272

August

AED 173

September

AED 154

October

AED 176

November

AED 154

December

AED 151

Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?

Both Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car have 3 locations in Downtown, more than any other rental company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Downtown, Chicago

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

Sixt

6.9
Okay
15 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Avis

6.3
Okay
4 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

National

6.3
Okay
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

5.4

Budget

5.7
Fair
21 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.7

Hertz

5.7
Fair
21 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.8

Dollar

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.2

Downtown Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 April 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    Yes, renting a vehicle at Downtown for a month is certainly possible.

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