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Cheap Car Rentals in Downtown, Chicago from AED 172

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 Downtown with a pick-up date of 4/9 and drop-off date of 25/9. 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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Downtown, Chicago car rentals in 2025

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 1 July 2025.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

AED 261

Cheapest price per day

AED 172

Popular car types in Downtown, Chicago

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Downtown and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 1 July 2025.
Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 552+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 911+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 174+

Best Downtown, Chicago car rental deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Downtown car rental deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 1 July 2025.
Ford ExplorerAED 548/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Explorer
Kia SoulAED 174/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Soul
Land Rover Range Rover VelarAED 551/day
5
M
A/C
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

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 75 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 136, which is about 158% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Downtown?

Looking to hire a car in Downtown? Sixt had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only AED 111.82/day. Avis also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 138.81/day.

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 7.9/10 with 18 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.4/10 with 9 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 132/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Downtown is July (AED 250/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 132

February

AED 136

March

AED 165

April

AED 187

May

AED 202

June

AED 206

July

AED 250

August

AED 220

September

AED 224

October

AED 213

November

AED 173

December

AED 198

Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?

Budget has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Downtown at 2.

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

7.9
Good
18 reviews1 location
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
9 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.0

Sixt

7.1
Good
18 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.2

National

6.5
Okay
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

5.8

Avis

6.4
Okay
6 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.1

Hertz

5.9
Fair
29 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Budget

5.8
Fair
22 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.8

Dollar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.3

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 1 July 2025.
  • 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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