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€27 - €209
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€41 - €88
The best time to hire a Small car from Thrifty in Chicago, Illinois is in September when prices are €27 per day on average. €27 per day is 55% lower than the €61 average yearly price for a Thrifty Small car hire in Chicago. While September may be the cheapest month to hire a Small car from Thrifty in Chicago, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on Small car hire from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Medium car from Thrifty in Chicago, Illinois is in June when prices are €32 per day on average. €32 per day is 43% lower than the €56 average yearly price for a Thrifty Medium car hire in Chicago. While June may be the cheapest month to hire a Medium car from Thrifty in Chicago, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Medium car hire from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Large car from Thrifty in Chicago, Illinois is in May when prices are €35 per day on average. €35 per day is 43% lower than the €61 average yearly price for a Thrifty Large car hire in Chicago. While May may be the cheapest month to hire a Large car from Thrifty in Chicago, January is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in January on Large car hire from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a SUV car from Thrifty in Chicago, Illinois is in March when prices are €28 per day on average. €28 per day is 55% lower than the €62 average yearly price for a Thrifty SUV car hire in Chicago. While March may be the cheapest month to hire a SUV car from Thrifty in Chicago, October is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in October on SUV car hire from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
Our plans changed and we needed to change our reservation to drop off the car at a different airport than planned. We could not get ahold of thrifty, and once we did, they wouldn’t let us change our drop off location. So we drove the car 6 hours out of our way and changed our flights to return the car to the same airport that we picked it up. I would not rent from thrifty! Find another company who will pick up the phone AND be reasonable.
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Poor|Jun 2023
Don’t like being charged fees beyond what I paid on kayak. I had to pay an extra $163 in bs fees directly to Thrifty to get my car. I’ll book directly with the rental car agency next time. Lesson learned.
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Poor|May 2023
Pick up took over an hour in line. Disappointing experience.
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Poor|Jan 2023
Agent was direct but unhelpful Would not complete rental even though I had a confirmation #. Because it was a same day booking
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Wonderful|Jan 2023
The thrifty employees were so nice and helpful. The car was in great shape and the price was great. I’ll definitely book with them again.
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Poor|Nov 2022
The employees at the pick up desk were awful. Of all of the car rental companies at the airport theirs was the only one with a queue of any size. They were unapologetic and rude. I had the rental booked for 3pm and I was in line at 2:50pm. After waiting in line for over an hour I was told they didn’t have a car and I would have to wait. We I asked if there would be in compensation or even a voucher for food I was told that ‘I can wait for a car or not, we already have your money.’ We didn’t get to a car until 4:45.
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Information about Thrifty car hires in Chicago
How much will a Thrifty car hire in Chicago cost in March?
According to last year’s data, you can expect Thrifty car hire prices in Chicago to be €71 per day on average in March. Yet it’s not unheard of to find prices for as low as €32 per day from Thrifty during this time of year in the city of Chicago. €498 is typically the average week-long cost to hire a car from Thrifty in March while in Chicago.
Does Thrifty have a location at Chicago Midway Airport?
Thrifty has 1 location at Chicago Midway Airport. You will find Thrifty located at Lc Pending Close Dec 1st.
Does Thrifty offer free car hire cancellation in Chicago?
Thrifty does provide free car hire cancellations in Chicago (though there may be a fee for last-minute cancellations). You can call Thrifty if you’d like to learn more about their policies. Click here, then select the Locations tab to view a list of phone numbers for Thrifty.
What is the most popular car to hire from Thrifty while in Chicago in March?
With an average cost of €52/day, hiring Compact cars from Thrifty in Chicago during March is the most popular option among our momondo users. You may also be able to find Thrifty car hire deals in Chicago for as low as €32/day, which was the cheapest price found for Compact hires last March.
What is the cheapest type of car to hire from Thrifty in Chicago?
The cheapest type of car to hire from Thrifty in Chicago is the Intermediate (€47/day on average). In the past year, 33% of our users who hired a car from Thrifty chose the Intermediate for its cost savings. A Intermediate also happens to be 24% cheaper than the average cost of the most expensive car available from Thrifty in Chicago.
How many Thrifty car hire locations are there in Chicago?
Thrifty has 5 car hire locations in Chicago. Their 10255 West Zemke Road location is the most popular according to our user data. In the past 12 months, 90% of our users who looked to hire a car from Thrifty in Chicago chose to hire theirs from the Thrifty location at 10255 West Zemke Road.
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 125 operators available for cars in Chicago as of February 2026.
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.
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