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Budget car hire deals in Chicago, Illinois
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Small cars
£25 - £98
All Car Types
£37 - £94
The best time to hire a Small car from Budget in Chicago, Illinois is in January when prices are £25 per day on average. £25 per day is 41% lower than the £42 average yearly price for a Budget Small car hire in Chicago. While January may be the cheapest month to hire a Small car from Budget in Chicago, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June 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 October when prices are £29 per day on average. £29 per day is 35% lower than the £45 average yearly price for a Budget Medium car hire in Chicago. While October may be the cheapest month to hire a Medium car from Budget in Chicago, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June 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 January when prices are £44 per day on average. £44 per day is 39% lower than the £72 average yearly price for a Budget Large car hire in Chicago. While January may be the cheapest month to hire a Large car from Budget in Chicago, May is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in May 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 October when prices are £31 per day on average. £31 per day is 45% lower than the £56 average yearly price for a Budget SUV car hire in Chicago. While October may be the cheapest month to hire a SUV car from Budget in Chicago, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July 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 October when prices are £60 per day on average. £60 per day is 40% lower than the £99 average yearly price for a Budget Van car hire in Chicago. While October may be the cheapest month to hire a Van car from Budget in Chicago, September is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in September on Van car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Luxury car from Budget in Chicago, Illinois is in May when prices are £43 per day on average. £43 per day is 35% lower than the £66 average yearly price for a Budget Luxury car hire in Chicago. While May may be the cheapest month to hire a Luxury car from Budget in Chicago, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Luxury 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 November when prices are £32 per day on average. £32 per day is 55% lower than the £72 average yearly price for a Budget Convertible car hire in Chicago. While November may be the cheapest month to hire a Convertible car from Budget in Chicago, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on Convertible car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.
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 67
Budget Locations in Chicago
Information about Budget car hire in Chicago
Does Budget have a location at Chicago Midway Airport?
Yes, there is 1 car hire location for Budget at Chicago Midway Airport (5150 West 55th Street).
Does Budget offer free car hire cancellation in Chicago?
Yes, you can cancel your Budget hire car reservation in Chicago free of charge. However, cancelling your car hire right before your scheduled pick-up date could result in a fee. Be sure to call Budget and ask about specific cancellation policies. You can view a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab by clicking here.
What is the most popular car to hire from Budget while in Chicago in October?
Compact car hire is the most popular type of vehicle to hire from Budget in Chicago during the month of October. On average, Compact hire from Budget cost £37 per day, while the cheapest price found was £28 per day in October.
What is the cheapest type of car to hire from Budget in Chicago?
The cheapest type of car Budget has to offer in Chicago is the Intermediate at £49 per day on average. £49 per day is 57% cheaper than the most expensive car available at Budget, so you end up saving some money by choosing a more affordable option. 19% of momondo users who hired a car in Chicago from Budget chose the Intermediate, often because of the cost savings.
How many Budget car hire locations are there in Chicago?
In Chicago, Budget has 10 locations. 10255 West Zemke Boulevard is the address of the car hire company’s most popular location (based on our user data). In the past 12 months, 50% of momondo users who reserved a car hire in Chicago from Budget went to the 10255 West Zemke Boulevard location.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Chicago?
Prices for cars in Chicago are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Chicago?
The number of operators available for cars in Chicago is 127 as of September 2025.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Chicago?
Among different countries, including Chicago, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Chicago?
When renting a car in Chicago, 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 rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.
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