Car hires in Downtown, Chicago

On average, it will cost you €93 per day to hire a car in Downtown. Depending on the time of year, what type of car you hire, and what agency you hire from, you could end up paying as much as €100 per day or as little as €86 per day. The price of a car hire in Downtown commonly fluctuates by about 14%.

The cheapest car hire companies in Downtown are Budget for as low as €86 per day and Avis for as low as €99 per day. Keep in mind that these prices were found in the past 72 hours and are subject to change based on when you book your hire, what neighbourhood you plan to visit, and what type of car you hire.

With an average review score of 6.1/10 from 12 reviewers, Budget is rated the best car rental company in Downtown by our users.

SUV or similar cars are the most popular type of car to hire in Downtown, with 52% of our users choosing this type over other options. Hiring SUV cars in Downtown costs, on average, €45/day. Keep in mind that prices may fluctuate based on when you visit, what neighbourhood you stay in, and what agency you hire from.

O'Hare has the cheapest car hire in Chicago. Our users found that Budget offers the cheapest car hire deals in the city at €47/day on average. Austin is the next cheapest neighborhood for car hire. Here you can find average daily hire prices from Dollar for €57/day.

Most people tend to hire a car in Downtown for 30 days which costs, on average, €45 per day. If you plan on hiring a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around €348 total. For a quick weekend hire, the total cost tends to average €131. €2,022 is the average cost of a month-long Downtown road trip car hire.

Consider hiring a car in Downtown during the month of January. This is the cheapest time of year to hire, and you can often find deals for €31/day on average. In contrast, the most expensive month to hire a car in Downtown is July, when prices are often €57/day on average. Be sure to book your car hire at least 90 days ahead of your intended pick-up date for the best deals.

Prices for cars in Downtown are updated daily.

As of July 2025, there are 14 operators available to choose from for cars in Downtown.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Downtown. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

When hiring a car in Downtown, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of hire and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.