Downtown, Chicago car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Downtown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 September 2025.
Most popular company | Sixt |
|---|---|
Most common car type | SUV |
Average price per day | R983 |
Cheapest price per day | R428 |
Cheapflights insights for Downtown car hires
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?
Book your car hire in Downtown 75 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R643/day on average when booked 75 days ahead, which saves you 1 149% off the average price.
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 R428,14/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R713,51/day.
What is the best car rental company in Downtown?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Downtown is Alamo (rated 8.2/10 with 10 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.7/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Downtown?
At Downtown, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R625. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 285 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 Downtown, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R625. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 285 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
R625
February
R643
March
R782
April
R868
May
R955
June
R1 007
July
R1 285
August
R834
September
R990
October
R990
November
R816
December
R921
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.
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Downtown Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month at Downtown.