Car hire in Downtown (Chicago)

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Sixt
SUV
R1 034/day
R841/day

When to book a rental car in Downtown, Chicago

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Top tips for renting a car in Downtown, Chicago

  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Downtown for R841 or less.
  • Book your rental car in Downtown at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Small rental cars in Downtown are around 63% cheaper than other car types, on average.
  • January is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Downtown, with prices around R524/day. July, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of R1 064/day.
  • If you’re looking to save money and don’t mind renting a car in another neighborhood in Chicago, look for deals in O'Hare, where daily prices are around R1 090/day, or Austin (average of R1 426/day).

FAQs about hiring a car in Downtown (Chicago)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Downtown?

    On average a car hire in Downtown costs R1 034 per day.

  • What is the best car hire company in Downtown?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Downtown is AVIS (10,0, 1 reviews).

  • How can I find car hires near me in Downtown?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • What is the most popular hire car type in Downtown?

    SUV is the most frequently booked hire car type in Downtown.

  • How much does a SUV car hire cost in Downtown?

    A SUV car hire in Downtown costs R913 per day, on average.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Downtown?

    On average a hire car in Downtown costs R7 239 per week (R1 034 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Downtown?

    On average a hire car in Downtown costs R31 026 per month (R1 034 per day).

Downtown (Chicago) car hire reviews and directory

 
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Avis

6,3

Okay

Read 4 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.1

Value for money

6.1

Locations in Downtown (Chicago)

1830 S Wabash Ave

+1 312 225 0788

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday07:00 - 18:00
Sunday07:00 - 18:00
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214 North Clark Street

+1 312 782 6825

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday08:00 - 12:00
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Hertz

5,8

Fair

Read 19 reviews

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.9

Value for money

5.8

One location in Downtown

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Locations in Downtown (Chicago)

181 W Washington St

+1 312 726 1476

Monday08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:00
Friday08:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Very good service from this city centre location. Car was of expected standard.

10,0 Wonderful

Justin, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Guys at the front desk on both the front end and back end were great. One of them was having a rough morning too and was still very friendly and provided great service.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Pick up location was wrong... ended up spending 5x more money on rental due to location I was at having 1 vehicle left.

2,0 Poor

Sara, Dec 2021

KAYAK
Worst car rental experience ever! I got a late night voicemail less than 12 hours before I was supposed to pick up my rental saying the location for my pick up was closed (I had made my reservation 3 months prior). On the morning when I was supposed to pick up my car to go home for the holidays, Hertz informed me there was no car available for me in the entire Chicago area. I was on the phone with them for an hour and they did absolutely nothing. I will never rent from them again.

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Dec 2021

KAYAK
Did not get the car I asked for. The car was not cleaned. Gas tank was not filled. Long lines waiting to pick up car, and office closed while dropping off car.

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Dec 2021

KAYAK
Understaffed - net result staff unfriendly and poor service

1 out of 7

Budget

5,7

Fair

Read 21 reviews

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

5.7

3 locations in Downtown

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Locations in Downtown (Chicago)

1830 S Wabash Ave

+1 312 225 5396

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday07:00 - 18:00
Sunday07:00 - 18:00
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214 North Clark Street

+1 312 263 0086

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday08:00 - 12:00
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714 South Wabash Avenue

+1 312 960 3100

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday07:00 - 18:00
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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2026

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
I was booked and confirmed at the canal st site in downtown Chicago, when I got there it was booked out in oak park by Expedia

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Was not able to contact lost & found to Retrieve lost Items left in car.

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Pick up took an hour, but it was a busy day during what I imagine is a very busy season. However, what was unacceptable was that the car had clearly been smoked in by the last user and the smell lingered. Additionally it was only half full with gas when I picked it up

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Dec 2023

People carrier

KAYAK
I liked the pickup and drop off services but too much was going on with car: BUDGET CAR RENTAL USB SOCKET NOT WORKING, SMELL WIRE BURNING, SEAT BELT STUCK, THEY TOLD ME TO GO TO BUDGET TO EXCHANGE WHEN I WENT TO BUDGET TGE WORKER SEEN THE CAR FULLY PACKED AND DID NOT GIVE ME ANOTHER CAR BIT GAVE ME A USB CORD WHICH DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. 😔

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Oversold rental cars

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2022

KAYAK
Confirmation quoted $304 to pay at pickup. The agent charged me $504 (security deposit and price of rental). As I was not prepared to pay that much at pickup, my credit card was declined. Had they been honest about the payment due at pickup I would have made sure I had enough on my card. Additionally, they refused to take a debit card even under extenuating circumstances and left me and my friend stranded the day of my sister’s wedding rehearsal.

1 out of 7

Dollar

5,3

Fair

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.5

Value for money

5.3

One location in Downtown

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Locations in Downtown (Chicago)

181 W Washington St

+1 312 726 1476

Monday08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:00
Friday08:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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Alamo

8,4

Very Good

Read 8 reviews
Best rated
Most popular

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.4

Value for money

8.2

Locations in Downtown (Chicago)

203 N La Salle St

+1 800 462 5266

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday07:00 - 18:00
Sunday07:00 - 18:00
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10,0 Wonderful

Konstantine, Jul 2024

Standard

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Whole experience of great! And yes it's an old location , and it is a hot Basement ,,, But Every interraction with Staff was excellent !!!!

10,0 Wonderful

Ahmed, Jan 2024

Compact

KAYAK
I forgot to ask about the Toll usage, that could have been explained with options available. However overall experience was great. Customer service was fantastic. Specifically I would like to highlight the almo rep at the pickup location, Sidnei, who was extremely helpful and provided amazing service to pick up the car. Upon dropping off the car at MSP, I was met by James from Alamo who was fantastic at receiving my rental drop-off and provided service with a great smile. All thanks to the staff at Alamo. Great experience.!

4,0 Mediocre

Michael, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

They did not have any cars. Was not able to rent anything

1 out of 3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,8

Good

Read 4 reviews

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.8

Value for money

7.4

3 locations in Downtown

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Locations in Downtown (Chicago)

20 E Randolph St 3rd Fl

+1 312 670 7270

Monday00:00 - 00:00
Tuesday00:00 - 00:00
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201 W Madison St Fl 3

+1 312 553 5230

Monday08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:00
Friday08:00 - 12:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday08:00 - 12:00
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209 N LaSalle St

+1 800 462 5266

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Sixt

6,9

Okay

Read 12 reviews

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

7.0

One location in Downtown

Locations in Downtown (Chicago)

714 S Wabash Ave

+1 888 749 8227

Monday08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:00
Friday08:00 - 12:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday08:00 - 12:00

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6,0 Okay

Cronan, Jul 2025

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Pick up was all over the place. Didn't have the car i requested. Drop off was very good. Everything else was fine.

2,0 Poor

Christy, Jul 2025

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Car we ordered wasn’t what we received

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2022

KAYAK
my credit card number was stolen and used within hours of picking up car, giving my credit card info to sixt employees. My credit card co believes it was likely this car rental that took/used my card illegally.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2022

KAYAK
Pick up and drop of was easy, I just wish there was one closer to me and not a bus and train ride away.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Where to START? My husband carefully researched this and we paid ahead of time with your service. We get to Ohare at 5:30 a.m. and expect a car, ready for us? NOPE. No car for you...you have to get 23 miles all the way downtown Chicago and pick up your car there. Nothing we can do about it, says the SixT agent. No help whatsover. NONE. I wait 5+ hourse for my husband to hire a Lyft to get downtown (23 miles there at CONSIDERABLE cost). He finally gets back to Ohare to pick me and our luggage up about 11 a.m....making a long trip from the West Coast an even longer trip with major headaches, too. Would NEVER recommend SixT to anyone. Nope. No offer of shuttle to get said car. No offer to help at all. Absolutely horrid customer service.

Thrifty

5,1

Fair

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.0

Value for money

5.4

One location in Downtown

Locations in Downtown (Chicago)

181 W Washington St

+1 312 726 1476

Monday08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:00
Friday08:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Downtown

Locations in Downtown (Chicago)

203 North La Salle

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1216 travellers who hired a car in Downtown gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6,1

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