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Budget car hire deals in Chicago, Illinois

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	Small cars	€36 - €142
	All Car Types	€57 - €100

The best time to hire a Small car from Budget in Chicago, Illinois is in May when prices are €36 per day on average. €36 per day is 41% lower than the €61 average yearly price for a Budget Small car hire in Chicago. While May may be the cheapest month to hire a Small car from Budget in Chicago, September is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in September on Small car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to hire a Medium car from Budget in Chicago, Illinois is in March when prices are €37 per day on average. €37 per day is 43% lower than the €65 average yearly price for a Budget Medium car hire in Chicago. While March may be the cheapest month to hire a Medium car from Budget in Chicago, February is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in February on Medium car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to hire a Large car from Budget in Chicago, Illinois is in May when prices are €56 per day on average. €56 per day is 32% lower than the €82 average yearly price for a Budget Large car hire in Chicago. While May may be the cheapest month to hire a Large car from Budget in Chicago, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Large car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to hire a SUV car from Budget in Chicago, Illinois is in February when prices are €37 per day on average. €37 per day is 37% lower than the €59 average yearly price for a Budget SUV car hire in Chicago. While February may be the cheapest month to hire a SUV car from Budget in Chicago, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on SUV car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to hire a Van car from Budget in Chicago, Illinois is in May when prices are €59 per day on average. €59 per day is 47% lower than the €112 average yearly price for a Budget Van car hire in Chicago. While May may be the cheapest month to hire a Van car from Budget in Chicago, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Van car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to hire a Convertible car from Budget in Chicago, Illinois is in June when prices are €56 per day on average. €56 per day is 43% lower than the €98 average yearly price for a Budget Convertible car hire in Chicago. While June may be the cheapest month to hire a Convertible car from Budget in Chicago, October is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in October on Convertible car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.

Audi A3

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

2/4-door vehicles

€39/day

31 May - 7 Jun

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Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

4-5-door vehicles

€42/day

27 May - 3 Jun

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Chicago’s Budget locations

Below you will find information for every Budget car hire location in Chicago, including address, phone number, and reviews

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Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

It was great! The booking, pick up and drop off were quick and easy.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Drop off in Philly was a bit of a mess, but overall it was a delightful experience.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

I was charged more than double the cost that was quoted to me when I made the reservation. The only service I added was tolls, which is $20/day, and I had the car less than 24 hours. Now I need to take the time to call Budget and challenge the charges.

4.0

Mediocre|Jul 2023

BAD! the booked car (convertible) is not available in Chicago, while I could book it few months before! If I know that before, I have chosen another rental company

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

It was a good experience until I arrived at the drop off location and a clear scam by Budget was in the works. I arrived at 3255 W FULLERTON AVE, CHICAGO 60647 to return the car around 12:00-12:30 on the 19th July 2023. I was met by an extremely rude person who miraculously spotted in a nanosecond a tiny barely visible crack which can only be spotted under extreme scrutiny. He proceeded to write a damage report and started harrying me to sign some papers without offering any proper explanations with the added difficulty of him using nonsensical English. He was being extremely difficult to deal with and was brushing off any attempts by me at conversing with him when I showed him my disbelief at the claim he was forcing on me. The car was not damaged while under my possession and I have 6 people including myself who are witnesses and can attest to that. I immediately sensed a scam in the works when the person receiving the car was telling me I'm not the person who gave you the car at the pickup location, and asked whether I signed any papers detailing any damages to the car at the pickup location which I was not asked to do in the first place. I was instructed to pick up the car from the parking lot at location V20 at the rental parking lot in O'hare airport, present my license and rental agreement to the gate personnel who let me pass without any additional papers signed or presented to me. The keys were in the car and when I asked the Budget people in the parking garage whether I needed to verify any issues with anyone they told me to proceed to the gate and there was no need to see anyone. The behavior and narrative that the guy at the drop-off location was demonstrating proves that this is a well rehearsed scam whereby the rental company will try to levy any previous damages in the car and blame it and claim it from unsuspecting renters like myself who returned the car in the same exact condition that I received it in. I refuse to be bullied and will make this case public through all access I have on social media through my family, friends and businesses. I will ensure that this behavior by Budget (and all other companies that operate under the same umbrella) will receive as much negative publicity as it should, as I will do my duty to warn other unsuspecting would-be-renters of the devious ways among many that this company exercises in scamming people. I'm utterly disgusted by the behavior of their employee which only reflects the values or lack thereof which this company supposedly espouses.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

There was 1 person working and a line snaked around. Inexcusable

1 out of 68

Budget Locations in Chicago

Information about Budget car hires in Chicago

Does Budget have a location at Chicago Midway Airport?

Budget has 1 location at Chicago Midway Airport. You will find Budget located at 5150 West 55th Street.

Does Budget offer free car hire cancellation in Chicago?

Yes, Budget in Chicago does offer free cancellations on hire cars. However, we always recommend you give Budget a call if you have to make a last-minute cancellation, as sometimes there are fees involved. A list of Budget phone numbers can be found here under the Locations tab.

What is the most popular car to hire from Budget while in Chicago in May?

With an average cost of €38/day, hiring Compact cars from Budget in Chicago during May is the most popular option among our momondo users. You may also be able to find Budget car hire deals in Chicago for as low as €30/day, which was the cheapest price found for Compact hires last May.

What is the cheapest type of car to hire from Budget in Chicago?

Hiring a Compact is the cheapest type of car available from Budget in Chicago. Hiring a Compact from Budget costs €38/day on average (32% cheaper than the agency’s most expensive car). In the past 12 months, 44% of our users opted for a Compact to save money on their car hire in Chicago.

How many Budget car hire locations are there in Chicago?

There are 10 Budget car hire locations in Chicago. According to our users, the most popular Budget location in Chicago is located at 10255 West Zemke Boulevard. 49% of our users who hired a car from Budget in Chicago did so from this location in the past year.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Chicago?

Prices for cars in Chicago were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Chicago?

There are 129 operators available for cars in Chicago as of April 2025.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Chicago?

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Chicago. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to hire a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred hire company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Chicago?

To hire a car in Chicago, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.