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Cheap Car Rentals in Chicago from AED 122

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 12/6 and drop-off date of 19/6. 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 2025

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 7 June 2025.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.01

Average price per day

AED 192

Cheapest price per day

AED 122

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 7 June 2025.

January

AED 135

February

AED 132

March

AED 157

April

AED 183

May

AED 213

June

AED 238

July

AED 268

August

AED 231

September

AED 205

October

AED 198

November

AED 198

December

AED 194

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 7 June 2025.

At AED 122/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Chicago in the past week. Out of 32 car hire agencies operating in Chicago, there are, in total, 129 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

AED 161+

Compact

Compact

AED 183+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 122+

Standard

Standard

AED 130+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 133+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 282+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 277+

Premium

Premium

AED 142+

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 7 June 2025.

Small cars

AED 150 - AED 286

All Car Types

AED 179 - AED 328

To rent a small car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 216/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Chicago, the United States (~AED 150/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~AED 286/day). In fact, June is about 31% 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 12% 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 216/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Chicago, the United States (~AED 132/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 287/day). In fact, January 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 11% 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 309/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Chicago, the United States (~AED 194/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~AED 526/day). In fact, February is about 38% 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 22% 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 226/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Chicago, the United States (~AED 138/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 287/day). In fact, January is about 40% 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 7% 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 294/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a van in Chicago, the United States (~AED 186/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 725/day). In fact, December is about 37% 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 is 18% 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.

To rent a luxury car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 186/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Chicago, the United States (~AED 179/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 422/day). In fact, February is about 4% 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 24% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Suzuki BalenoAED 161/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno
Honda CivicAED 183/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic

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 7 June 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Chicago, including Hertz, Budget and Dollar in Chicago. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Hertz

5.8
Fair
264 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Budget

5.8
Fair
204 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.8

Dollar

5.2
Fair
132 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.2

Alamo

7.8
Good
83 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3
Good
89 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Sixt

7.0
Good
57 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.2

Avis

6.4
Okay
65 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

Payless

5.7
Fair
52 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.0

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.8

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 AED 182. Data was last updated on 7 June 2025.
These are some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Chicago. Double check the details of your car rental reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Honda CivicAED 122/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Nissan AltimaAED 130/day
5
4
M
A/C
Nissan Altima
Mazda Mazda6AED 133/day
5
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Chicago, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Chicago?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 192/day when booking a car hire in Chicago. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 149/day from Hertz, booked on Jun. 1.

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

    Hiring a car in Chicago for a week can be a great option for travel. Dollar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 1,145/week on 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 Hertz can potentially be 29% below the average car hire price in Chicago. Check prices and availability for Hertz and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Chicago is on average AED 4,908 a month or AED 164 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 Full-size to save money on your trip to AED 0. Our users have found prices for Full-size car hire in July to be on average AED 195 per day.

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 7 June 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Chicago. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (AED 34+).

Electric

Electric

AED 34+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 44+

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