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Downtown, Chicago car hires in 2026

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 9 March 2026.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

R1 013

Cheapest price per day

R574
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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 90 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R546/day on average when booked 90 days ahead, which saves you 1 049% off the average price.

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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 R573,94/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R652,36/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 9 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.8/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
8.2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.8
Sixt
Sixt
6.9
Avis
Avis
6.3

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 R529. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 241 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 R529. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 241 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

R529

February

R629

March

R711

April

R827

May

R893

June

R943

July

R1 241

August

R778

September

R695

October

R794

November

R695

December

R678

Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?

Both Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car have 3 locations in Downtown, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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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

8,2
Very Good
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,8
Good
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,4

Sixt

6,9
Okay
16 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,8

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,0

Avis

6,3
Okay
4 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,2

National

6,3
Okay
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,5

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

5,4

Budget

5,7
Fair
21 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,8

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

5,7

Hertz

5,7
Fair
22 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

5,7

Dollar

1 location
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Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

5,2

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 9 March 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month at Downtown.

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