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Cheap car hire in Downtown (Chicago)
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Downtown (Chicago) car hire reviews and directory
Hertz
6,0
Okay
106 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
6.0
2 locations in Downtown
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8,0 Very Good
Jan 2024
10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
2,0 Poor
Oct 2022
2,0 Poor
Dec 2021
4,0 Mediocre
Dec 2021
4,0 Mediocre
Dec 2021
Alamo
8,1
Very Good
71 reviewsBest rated
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.1
Value for money
7.8
One location in Downtown
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10,0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
4,0 Mediocre
May 2021
Cons:
They did not have any cars. Was not able to rent anything2,0 Poor
Apr 2021
Pros:
Staff sucks, car sucks, service sucks, if you like being shown one number and then charged double that number after the rental is completed, and then charged randomly for tolls months later rent here.Cons:
Basically take the reservation quote that you et and multiply it by 3 because they nickel and dime you10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2020
Pros:
Very friendly and accommodating.Cons:
N/A2,0 Poor
Sep 2020
Cons:
I requested a refund and never received.2,0 Poor
Sep 2020
Pros:
Car was greatCons:
Manager at location was condescending.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7,6
Good
30 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.4
2 locations in Downtown
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6,8 Okay
Oct 2020
Pros:
At the time of the pick up, the Branch Manager was very easy going, helpful, and the process was fast. That is a huge plus on this management portion. The Manager did give me an option to pick between three vehicles available at that moment, huge plus. Credit Card wouldn't work, they accepted my Bank Debit Card, great deal for me.Cons:
There are two things. the Vehicle I got was dirty in the inside with coffee spilled and looked like it did not get vacuumed thoroughly, finger prints all over windows and stereo. My mistake for not checking thoroughly, due to being in a rush to get to work right after that. I thought due to COVID they would have cleaned the car better. And the second one not so much on them but advise to the Customer/user, make sure to rent a vehicle which you know you will be comfortable driving-I got a Nissan Altima, which I am not used to driving smaller cars, and I am working at an Airport. Driving in the expressway felt so unsafe specially with the Chicago Wind, the wind moves the car very easily and driving in higher speed in expressway was not easy with a smaller vehicle. I called to ask if I can have it switched to a heavier car and I was told they can't, only if there was any mechanical issues with the Car-what about safety? Maybe this is for Enterprise and not this location, but if your customer doesn't feel safe due to the driving needed to be done, they should allow something like this to be an exception to the Rule. I may be wrong but this is how I feel at the moment.8,0 Very Good
Sep 2020
Pros:
It was quick and easy!Cons:
I made several reservations and could not find them!4,4 Mediocre
Sep 2020
Pros:
In downtown. Flexible hour to return since the parking is 24hCons:
Deliver a car to a customer with 1/4 of the fuel is unacceptable. I know that they aren’t a gas station, but the rental is expensive to add this complexity to the customer2,0 Poor
Sep 2020
Pros:
waited 3 hours to tell me that they had no carsCons:
not waiting 3 hours. cost me money6,0 Okay
Aug 2020
Pros:
Average, nothing special to highlight.10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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StaffAvis
6,6
Okay
61 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.2
2 locations in Downtown
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4,8 Mediocre
Jul 2020
Pros:
Drop off and pick-up was convenient.Cons:
Car smelled TERRIBLE of smoke from previous renter6,0 Okay
Mar 2020
Pros:
The agents are friendlyCons:
I was give a car with an expired license plate. I was told that it isn't a big deal because I did not receive a ticket.9,6 Wonderful
Aug 2019
Pros:
Everything was great, very friendly, pick up and drop off was quick, easy and convenient. This location is great as it's close to LAKE CTA Station.Cons:
They removed the grace period for returning the car, I'm not sure why they did so but it would be better to have a grace period as this location is in downtown and sometimes you might stuck in traffic and not be able to return the car in time5,2 Fair
Jul 2019
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Upfront cost was not honored and instead was up charged 3000%9,2 Wonderful
May 2019
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All was good!2,0 Poor
Dec 2018
Cons:
I searched for cars from O'Hare International. For some reason kayak gave me a location 20 minutes away. And Avis in the airport refused to honor the price I was given and told me I had to go to location 20 minutes away. Poor customer serviceBudget
6,1
Okay
89 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.2
Value for money
6.0
2 locations in Downtown
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2,0 Poor
Mar 2024
4,0 Mediocre
Jan 2024
4,0 Mediocre
Dec 2023
2,0 Poor
Oct 2022
2,0 Poor
Aug 2022
2,0 Poor
Oct 2020
Cons:
Pick up took over an hour. Customers were forced to be in line indoors and in close quarters which was very unsafe. Car was damaged on the outside and was not clean on the inside. There was also a slight smoky smell in the car.National
7,6
Good
9 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.2
One location in Downtown
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9,6 Wonderful
Nov 2020
Pros:
Staff was great, car selection was great (plus free upgrade). Drop off was very easyCons:
The pick up location garage is a little tight to navigate getting out10,0 Wonderful
May 2020
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Exceptional Experience.10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2017
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Friendliness of staff about the pick up and drop off locations2,0 Poor
Dec 2022
2,0 Poor
Dec 2022
Sixt
6,9
Okay
28 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
7.0
2 locations in Downtown
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2,0 Poor
Nov 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Nov 2022
2,0 Poor
Oct 2022
2,0 Poor
May 2021
Pros:
Staff was friendly but did not help me when I called in about the car being dirty on the inside.Cons:
The car was in disgusting condition and clearly had not been cleaned or sanitized at all. Was not helped when I called into the store to report this. Also, the iPass did not work in the tolls. It was truly an awful experience and I would never recommend this service to someone.2,0 Poor
Apr 2021
Pros:
Staff at pickup were friendly, and the person at their 24/7 help line was empathetic when we had a problemCons:
Extra fees & car model restrictions for younger drivers not clear online. No way to see how much insurance would cost before you book. When our car's tire was damaged, we had to stand on the side of the highway for 30 min on hold for roadside assistance, only for them to tell us the best they could do was send a local shop (60 minutes away!) to put on the spare. So the roadside assistance isn't really any help. Because they have so few locations, if you have any car issue outside of Chicago/Indianapolis, you're stuck with taking the time to repair the car, paying for repairs upfront and being charged for any extra time you have to rent the car in order to get those repairs. You can't just exchange the car like you could at a larger chain. Untranslated German on their English website.10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
Pros:
The staff was very nice. It was super easy quick and easy.Cons:
That when we picked up the car, the inside had a terrible odor, even in the trunk! We bought three vent air fresheners and placed one in the trunk and two inside the car, which helped. Other than that the car was awesome!Thrifty
5,5
Fair
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Cheapest deal
Most popular
Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.2
Value for money
5.6
One location in Downtown
from R1 057/day
Sunnycars
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One location in Downtown
394 travellers who hired a car in Downtown gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.6
Car hire locations in or near Downtown (Chicago)
Good to know
Most popular agency | Sixt |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | SUV |
Average price | R1 172/day |
Good deal | R1 101/day |
When to book a rental car in Downtown, Chicago
Average daily price per month
Car hire prices as pick-up date approaches
Top tips for renting a car in Downtown, Chicago
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Downtown for R1 101 or less.
- Book your rental car in Downtown at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
- Premium rental cars in Downtown are around 35% cheaper than other car types, on average.
- January is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Downtown, with prices around R667/day. July, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of R1 316/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 323/day, or Garfield Ridge (average of R1 644/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 172 per day.
Is car hire cheaper in other Chicago neighbourhoods?
Yes. Based on our information, DOLLAR in O'Hare is the cheapest car hire location in Chicago. It is located at 10255 West Zemke Road.
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 ENTERPRISE (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 R1 246 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 R8 204 per week (R1 172 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 R35 160 per month (R1 172 per day).