Chicago

Cheap Car Hire in Chicago from AED 139

Chicago, IL, United States
27 Apr — 4 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Chicago, IL, United States
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Chicago car rentals in 2024

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 20 April 2024.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.34

Average price per day

AED 292

Cheapest price per day

AED 139

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Chicago and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 20 April 2024.

January

AED 139

February

AED 146

March

AED 176

April

AED 187

May

AED 209

June

AED 235

July

AED 238

August

AED 238

September

AED 213

October

AED 213

November

AED 190

December

AED 183

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Chicago is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 20 April 2024.

At AED 122/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Chicago in the past week. Out of 29 car hire agencies operating in Chicago, there are, in total, 117 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Compact

Compact

AED 122+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 123+

Standard

Standard

AED 142+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 149+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 240+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 173+

Premium

Premium

AED 164+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 171+

Compare available car types for rental in Chicago

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Chicago to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 April 2024.

Small cars

AED 171 - AED 391

All Car Types

AED 179 - AED 347

To rent a small car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 254/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Chicago, the United States (~AED 171/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 391/day). In fact, January is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chicago, renting a small car saves you 9% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chicago small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 262/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Chicago, the United States (~AED 159/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~AED 391/day). In fact, February is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chicago, renting a medium car saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chicago medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 294/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Chicago, the United States (~AED 197/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 539/day). In fact, September is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chicago, renting a large car is 6% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chicago large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 262/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Chicago, the United States (~AED 192/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 380/day). In fact, September is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chicago, renting a SUV saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chicago SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 267/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a van in Chicago, the United States (~AED 277/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~AED 521/day). In fact, October is about 3% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chicago, renting a van saves you 4% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a luxury car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 237/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Chicago, the United States (~AED 258/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 537/day). In fact, December is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chicago, renting a luxury car saves you 15% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Honda CivicAED 190/day
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Honda Civic
Toyota YarisAED 193/day
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Toyota Yaris

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 20 April 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Chicago, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis in Chicago. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Alamo

8.1
Very Good
382 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
327 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.4

Avis

6.6
Okay
152 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Payless

6.4
Okay
366 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Budget

6.1
Okay
389 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.0

Hertz

6.0
Okay
607 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Thrifty

5.5
Fair
230 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.6

Dollar

5.4
Fair
336 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.5

Best Chicago car rental deals found

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 AED 200. Data was last updated on 20 April 2024.
These are the best deals we've found on rental cars in Chicago. Double check the details of your car rental reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Alfa Romeo GiulettaAED 154/day
5
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A/C
Alfa Romeo Giuletta
Ford FusionAED 176/day
5
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A/C
Ford Fusion
Ford TaurusAED 185/day
5
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A/C
Ford Taurus

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Chicago, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Chicago?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 292/day when booking a car hire in Chicago. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 154/day from Budget, booked on Apr. 14.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Chicago?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Chicago from the following companies over the past two weeks: Budget (AED 154/day), Dollar (AED 176/day), and Thrifty (AED 193/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Chicago?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.1 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.6 rating) and National (7.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Chicago.

  • What are petrol prices like in Chicago?

    The average price of petrol in Chicago is AED 4.34/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 195 and AED 282 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Hiring a car in Chicago for a week can be a great option for travel. Budget, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 2,280/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Chicago for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 28% to make it a great deal in Chicago. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Chicago?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Chicago.

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

    Our recent data shows that Budget can potentially be 56% below the average car hire price in Chicago. Check prices and availability for Budget and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Chicago is on average AED 9,771 a month or AED 326 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Chicago car hire.

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

    Car hire prices in Chicago are typically AED 0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact to save money on your trip to AED 0. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in May to be on average AED 174 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Chicago?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Standard (Toyota RAV4) in Chicago, making it the most popular option.

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Luxury car rentals in Chicago

Find luxury car rental deals in Chicago from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Chicago cost an average of AED 320 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 April 2024.
Ride in luxury during your trip to Chicago by selecting one of these great deals we've found. Double check the dates, pricing, and other key information of your reservation to make sure they're correct before proceeding.
Lexus ESAED 139/day
5
4
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A/C
Lexus ES
Mercedes-Benz E-Class WagonAED 204/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon
Audi A8AED 229/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A8

Car rentals by fuel type in Chicago

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Chicago. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Chicago. Deals were last updated on 20 April 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Chicago. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (AED 38+).

Electric

Electric

AED 38+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 47+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 81+

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