What is the cheapest hire car found in Chicago?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 216/day when booking a car hire in Chicago. The absolute best deal a user found was for R783/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Sep. 5.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Chicago for a week from Routes Car & Truck Rentals?

Hiring a car in Chicago for a week can be a great option for travel. Routes Car & Truck Rentals, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R8 510/week on average.

Can I rent a car for a month in Chicago?

Yes, cars are available to be hired 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals can potentially be 36% 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 R36 472 a month or R1 216 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 R0 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 R0. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in October to be on average R0 per day.

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Chicago car hires in 2026

Most popular company	ROUTESCARTRK
Price of petrol per litre	R22,16
Average price per day	R1 216
Cheapest price per day	R476

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There are currently 121 hire locations operating in Chicago spread across 35 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Chicago is small car at R476 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

R653+

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Compact

R476+

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Intermediate

R585+

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Standard

R2 263+

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Full-size

R750+

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People carrier

R963+

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Full-size SUV

R1 481+

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Passenger van

R1 603+

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Renault SanderoR476/day

Ford FocusR585/day

Suzuki SwiftR653/day

Cheapflights insights for Chicago car hires

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

For the best savings on car hire in Chicago, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R813/day – about 1 335% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Chicago?

Avis is currently the cheapest car hire company in Chicago with deals as low as R29,84/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R36,73/day.

What is the best car rental company in Chicago?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Chicago is Budget (rated 5.6/10 with 176 reviews). Avis (rated 6.1/10 with 58 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget

5.6

Avis

6.1

Europcar

5.5

Thrifty

5.4

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Chicago?

At Chicago, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R606. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 211 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Chicago, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R606. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 211 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R606

February

R685

March

R861

April

R892

May

R1 020

June

R1 131

July

R1 211

August

R1 068

September

R829

October

R876

November

R845

December

R797

What car do most people hire in Chicago?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox, for example) are the most popular in Chicago. Open-air all-terrain (Jeep Wrangler) and Intermediate (Kia Optima) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Chicago.

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.

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Budget

5,6

Fair

176 reviews•10 locations

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Avis

6,1

Okay

58 reviews•11 locations

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Europcar

5,5

Fair

36 reviews•1 location

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Thrifty

5,4

Fair

36 reviews•8 locations

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Payless

5,3

Fair

42 reviews•2 locations

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2,0

Poor|Nov 2022

Being charged for full tank of gas when we brought tank back full.

4,0

Mediocre|Oct 2022

The 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

Poor|Oct 2022

From 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

Mediocre|Aug 2022

The 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

Poor|Jan 2022

no one answered the phone at the airport so i cancelled. never again

8,0

Very Good|Jan 2022

Car we requested was ready when scheduled.

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National

6,7

Okay

7 reviews•3 locations

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Easirent

2 locations

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1 location

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Car hire FAQs

What is the cheapest hire car found in Chicago?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 216/day when booking a car hire in Chicago. The absolute best deal a user found was for R783/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Sep. 5.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Chicago for a week from Routes Car & Truck Rentals?
Hiring a car in Chicago for a week can be a great option for travel. Routes Car & Truck Rentals, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R8 510/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Chicago?
Yes, cars are available to be hired 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals can potentially be 36% 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 R36 472 a month or R1 216 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 R0 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 R0. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in October to be on average R0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Chicago

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Chicago. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R34+).

Electric

R34+

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R48+

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Petrol/Diesel

R172+

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Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Chicago. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Chicago with an average daily rate of R1 431. Data was last updated on 7 September 2026.

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

For the best savings on car hire in Chicago, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R813/day – about 1 335% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Chicago?

Avis is currently the cheapest car hire company in Chicago with deals as low as R29,84/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R36,73/day.

What is the best car rental company in Chicago?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Chicago is Budget (rated 5.6/10 with 176 reviews). Avis (rated 6.1/10 with 58 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Chicago?

What car do most people hire in Chicago?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox, for example) are the most popular in Chicago. Open-air all-terrain (Jeep Wrangler) and Intermediate (Kia Optima) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Chicago.

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 hire agencies in Chicago known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Chicago. Reviews were last updated on 7 September 2026.

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What is the cheapest hire car found in Chicago?

How much does it cost to hire a car in Chicago for a week from Routes Car & Truck Rentals?

Can I rent a car for a month in Chicago?

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

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

Car hires by fuel type in Chicago

Browse car hires by fuel type in Chicago. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Chicago. Deals were last updated on 7 September 2026.

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