Car hire in Downtown, Chicago

On average, it will cost you £54 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 £67 per day or as little as £41 per day. The price of a car hire in Downtown commonly fluctuates by about 39%.

The cheapest car hire company in Downtown is Budget. In the past 72 hours, momondo users have found hire prices as low as £41/day from Budget.

The best car rental company in Downtown is Avis, which has a rating of 10.0/10 from 1 momondo user.

Although there are plenty of other car hire types to choose from, the most popular type for a trip to Downtown are SUV sized cars. 56% of our users chose this vehicle type and found prices for £36/day on average.

Lincoln Park has the cheapest car hire in Chicago. Our users found that Budget offers the cheapest car hire deals in the city at £22/day on average. O'Hare is the next cheapest neighborhood for car hire. Here you can find average daily hire prices from Fox for £22/day.

Most people tend to hire a car in Downtown for 30 days which costs, on average, £36 per day. If you plan on hiring a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around £246 total. For a quick weekend hire, the total cost tends to average £132. £1,618 is the average cost of a month-long Downtown road trip car hire.

The most ideal time of year to hire a car is in January, which is when prices are often the cheapest. Our users have found car hire prices averaging £27 per day when booking in January. In contrast, July is the least ideal time to hire a car. Prices in Downtown during this month tend to be £57 per day on average. Don’t forget to book your Downtown car hire at least 90 days in advance for the best deals.

Prices for cars in Downtown are refreshed on a daily basis.

The number of operators available for cars in Downtown is 14 as of January 2026.

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Downtown. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent 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 rental company before booking.

To rent a car in Downtown, 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 rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting 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 rental company you're booking with.