Cheap Car Rentals in Chicago from ₹ 3,713
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 9/11 and drop-off date of 17/11. 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 2026
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 8 October 2026.
Most popular company | EUROPCAR |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | ₹ 145 |
Average price per day | ₹ 7,150 |
Cheapest price per day | ₹ 3,713 |
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 8 October 2026.
There are 35 hire agencies servicing Chicago. These agencies, altogether, have 121 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Chicago with prices from ₹ 3,713 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Chicago:
Economy
₹ 4,376+
Compact
₹ 3,713+
Intermediate
₹ 3,735+
Standard
₹ 4,376+
Full-size
₹ 5,176+
Minivan
₹ 6,605+
Full-size SUV
₹ 7,102+
Premium
₹ 5,200+
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 ₹ 4,647. Data was last updated on 8 October 2026.
Honda Jazz₹ 3,713/day
Volkswagen Vento₹ 3,735/day
Mahindra Scorpio₹ 4,151/day
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?
Book your car hire in Chicago 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ₹ 5,027/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 8,705% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Chicago?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Chicago is Budget (rated 5.7/10 with 169 reviews). Avis (rated 6.2/10 with 58 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Chicago?
Planning to hire a car in Chicago? January is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 3,673 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 7,347. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
₹ 3,673
February
₹ 4,157
March
₹ 5,220
April
₹ 5,413
May
₹ 6,187
June
₹ 6,863
July
₹ 7,347
August
₹ 6,477
September
₹ 5,703
October
₹ 5,220
November
₹ 5,123
December
₹ 4,833
What car do most people rent in Chicago?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Chicago are the following: SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar), Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar), and Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Chicago?
Avis has 11 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Payless has the second-highest number of locations in Chicago at 2.
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 8 October 2026.
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Budget
169 reviews•10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.8
Overall
5.7
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
5.7
Recent reviews
10.0
|Aug 2023Poor pick up experience. They seemed to let the line grow to an unacceptable length deliberately before attending to customers. But the gentleman was friendly when I eventually got there and we got a brand new car
2.0
|Jul 2023Canceled the reservation: when I showed up there was a line of more than 50 people and only two agents working the counter. Took an uber instead.
6.0
|Jul 2023Staff friendly and helpful but needed more staff to moved things along quicker
4.0
|Jul 2023Staff were extremely polite and accommodating and this is the one redeeming factor. It took about an hour waiting in line to reach the budget counter. Seemed like everything went fine until we reached the garage and found out we were given a Ford Runner with terrible mileage for hundreds of miles of turnpike driving. Representative in the garage tried to help us out and moved us into a Chevy Malibu. Unfortunately the car was dirty (obvious trash left in car), but we were willing to deal since we were already severely delayed. But then we reached the garage gate to checkout and found out from the attendant that one extra feature we asked for; an Ezpass on the rental, was MIA. It was just one issue after another and overall a very bad experience, but again shout out to the staff who were very kind and helpful throughout.
2.0
|Jul 2023It takes about three hours to pick up the vehicle, and people at pickup location were so rude to customers.
10.0
|Jul 2023Everything was great
1 out of 57
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Avis
58 reviews•11 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
7.2
Overall
6.2
Pick-up/drop-off
6.1
Value
6.1
Recent reviews
10.0
|Apr 2024We arrived early, so check in was very quick. Easy to pick up the car, easy to return at O’hare. Friendly staff.
6.0
|Sept 2023The pick-up line was nearly 2 hours long. Counter agent was very friendly, but he could have used help that day. We will not return to Avis unless staffing is addressed
2.0
|Sept 2023Original reservation was canceled with out notification. Called 4 times the morning of and reservations was trying to charge me double what I was originally quoted after mentioning the lot was empty… never Avis, ever again. lady at the counter, “ I had to fight for this car” -gets in and realizes it’s HEAVILY smoked in…
2.0
|Jul 2023It was two hrs from the time I stood in line to the time I actually started a vehicle!
10.0
|Jul 2023The staff helping us with pick-up in Chicago at O’Hare was friendly, experienced, and professional. She explained everything thoroughly while making the pick up quick and easy.
10.0
|Apr 2023Drop off someone had to explain process- minimal staff - holiday and like most business just lack of staff. Taken care of and staff was pleasent
1 out of 20
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Thrifty
34 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
6.7
Overall
5.5
Pick-up/drop-off
5.6
Value
5.6
Recent reviews
8.0
|Aug 2022Cost of sat nav was hideous
2.0
|Aug 2022Had to wait over an hour in line to pick up the car at O’Hare and the customer service was so slow. I would not recommend.
10.0
|Jul 2022Upgraded me to a new Expedition Max for very few extra dollars!
2.0
|Jul 2022I got overcharged than what's on my receipt and don't know why. I don't mean the deposit which was refunded. I returned it with more fuel than I started with. So this is a scam rental car company that I will never use again for the $20 overcharge. Good luck loosing a customer for $20
2.0
|Jul 2022There was a line of 100 people and only two employees working behind the counter at O'HARE location in Chicago ( meanwhile the other car rental companies next to them had 5 or 6 people working behind the counter) .. I waited in line 2 hours and 30 minutes and it was miserable because I already had a reservation at noon because I had to to to a wedding that day like 4 hours away .. A lots of nasty actitud from the people working for "thrifty" .. on top of that they FORCE me to pay an extra 30 dollars a day for my car rental otherwise I'll have to wait for an undisclosed amount of time because according to them they didn't have cars available. But after I paid the extra money the car was available . This was so disrespectful
4.0
|Mar 2022The car itself was fine. I had to wait three hours past my reserved pick-up time for a car. This was a business trip with meetings scheduled which were greatly affected by this issue. It was clear I was not the only one.
1 out of 12
Thrifty Locations in Chicago
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Europcar
36 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.2
Overall
5.5
Pick-up/drop-off
5.7
Value
6.0
Recent reviews
10.0
|Jul 2023Ken at the check in desk is awesome super friendly and professional
6.0
|Feb 2023Managed by FOX not Europecar itself. Cars are older and not in great shape but price is right compared to other companies.
10.0
|Jan 2023Really efficient
2.0
|Jan 2023I specifically booked this car service as kayak website said it was located at the terminal. It was not. You have to take a train from and to the location. Also, there were many added fees that doubled the overall rental. These fees included for tolls and additional 15 dollars per toll use, taxes and fees. The car seat was dirty and loose. The car was very clean, but had a tire that was low on air. There was also charges for returning the car early even though the reservation was completely paid.
1 out of 12
Europcar Locations in Chicago
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Payless
41 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
6.9
Overall
5.2
Pick-up/drop-off
5.3
Value
5.5
Recent reviews
2.0
|Nov 2022Being charged for full tank of gas when we brought tank back full.
4.0
|Oct 2022The price was double what was advertised on Kayak and I used the car for less than a day (over $500 charge). I knew fees could differ but not to this degree
2.0
|Oct 2022From check in to drop off the experience with Payless rental was horrible! Car was not full of gas all though the paperwork stated it was. Car was dirty (literally trash left in the car), waited in line for pick up for almost 40 minutes…there were only 3 customers in front of us. Had issues with the car immediately as back passenger tire was not keeping air. At drop off they told us there was nothing they could do and that we’d need to call the customer service line. Customer service told us they could not refund our money because we booked through a 3rd party. I would NEVER use this service again or Payless car rental! It was HORRIBLE!
4.0
|Aug 2022The pick up experience at Payless in Chicago was horrible. Our car reservation was for 6am right when they opened because we had had a nightmare travel experience and needed to get home as soon as possible. There was nobody at this time. We waited around for a while as we saw employees arrive for all the other car rental companies. After about 15 minutes and still no one there to help us, I ended up finding a Budget employee that was able to assist as best she good. She reiterated several times throughout the process that Payless does things a little differently than them and she was unfamiliar with their process. Long story short, she ended up miscommunicating something to me (not her fault - she wasn't a Payless employee), leading to an expected nearly $100 charge on my card. The silver lining was that Payless Customer services was very nice after the fact via online inquiry. Quick responses, understanding of my situation, and accommodating to my requests. Although I had a good experience with customer service on the back end, the negative experience I had on the front end is enough to make me not use Payless again in the future.
2.0
|Jan 2022no one answered the phone at the airport so i cancelled. never again
8.0
|Jan 2022Car we requested was ready when scheduled.
1 out of 14
Payless Locations in Chicago
Overview
Reviews
Locations
National
7 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
6.9
Overall
6.7
Pick-up/drop-off
6.7
Value
5.7
Recent reviews
2.0
|Dec 2022I arrived to pick up the car and was told my reservation was canceled.
2.0
|Dec 2022Was allowed to reserve car and then when I showed up to pick it up they told me (along with many other patrons) that they were out of cars and wouldn’t be giving me a car to honor their reservation.
10.0
|Oct 2021good price, good customer svc. Let's go Brandon.
1 out of 3
National Locations in Chicago
Overview
Locations
Easirent
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5.2
Comfort
5.3
Overall
4.5
Pick-up/drop-off
4.5
Value
5.1
Easirent Locations in Chicago
Overview
Locations
TravelCar
1 location
TravelCar Locations in Chicago
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Chicago, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 October 2026.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Chicago?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 7,150/day when booking a car hire in Chicago. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 4,122/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Oct. 3.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Chicago for a week from Europcar?
Europcar offers hire cars in Chicago for about ₹ 38,536 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?
Our recent data shows that Routes Car & Truck Rentals can potentially be 62% below the average car hire price in Chicago. Check prices and availability for Routes Car & Truck Rentals and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Chicago is on average ₹ 165,154 a month or ₹ 5,505 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?
It costs ₹ 0 for a weekend car hire in Chicago, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Compact as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Chicago in November, prices are ₹ 0 per day on average.
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 8 October 2026.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Chicago. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (₹ 42+).
Electric
₹ 65+
Hybrid
₹ 42+
Petrol/Diesel
₹ 56+
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