What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Chicago?
January
RM 207
February
RM 197
March
RM 249
April
RM 244
May
RM 272
June
RM 296
July
RM 305
August
RM 305
September
RM 277
October
RM 291
November
RM 296
December
RM 277
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Chicago is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
At RM 142/day, Small is the cheapest car type available for hire in Chicago in the past week. Out of 29 car hire agencies operating in Chicago, there are, in total, 114 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:
Economy
RM 152+
Compact
RM 142+
Intermediate
RM 156+
Standard
RM 156+
Full-size
RM 196+
People carrier
RM 309+
Full-size SUV
RM 226+
Luxury
RM 267+
Economy
RM 152+
Compact
RM 142+
Intermediate
RM 156+
Standard
RM 156+
Full-size
RM 196+
People carrier
RM 309+
Full-size SUV
RM 226+
Luxury
RM 267+
Economy
RM 152+
Compact
RM 142+
Intermediate
RM 156+
Standard
RM 156+
Full-size
RM 196+
People carrier
RM 309+
Full-size SUV
RM 226+
Luxury
RM 267+
Compare available car types for rental in Chicago
Small | RM 193 - RM 649 | |
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All Car Types | RM 189 - RM 636 |
To hire a Small car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 379/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a Small car in Chicago, the United States (~RM 193/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~RM 649/day). In fact, February is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small hire for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chicago, hiring a Small car saves you 9% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chicago Small hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a Medium car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 327/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a Medium car in Chicago, the United States (~RM 147/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~RM 688/day). In fact, January is about 56% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium hire for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chicago, hiring a Medium car saves you 22% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chicago Medium hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a Large car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 487/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a Large car in Chicago, the United States (~RM 233/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~RM 1,196/day). In fact, January is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large hire for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chicago, hiring a Large car is 15% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chicago Large hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a SUV car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 394/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV car in Chicago, the United States (~RM 142/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~RM 694/day). In fact, January is about 64% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chicago, hiring a SUV car saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chicago SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a Van car in Chicago, the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 354/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a Van car in Chicago, the United States (~RM 258/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~RM 1,008/day). In fact, October is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van hire for Chicago. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chicago, hiring a Van car saves you 16% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
Top rental agencies in Chicago
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Chicago area such as Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Payless. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.
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Car rental FAQs
What are petrol prices like in Chicago
The average price of petrol in Chicago is RM 6.08/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 273 and RM 395 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Chicago?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 459/day when booking a car hire in Chicago. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 427/day from Europcar, booked on Sep. 24.
What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Chicago?
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Chicago from the following companies over the past two weeks: Hertz (RM 142/day), Thrifty (RM 152/day), and Dollar (RM 175/day).
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Chicago?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.3 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.7 rating) and National (7.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Chicago.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Chicago for a week from Europcar?
Europcar is one of the most popular car hire companies in Chicago, offering car hire for around RM 2,007 per week on average.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Chicago for the best price?
Booking early can save you upwards of 33% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 10 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Chicago.
Can I rent a car for a month in Chicago?
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Chicago.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Chicago for a month?
Typically, a monthly car rental in Chicago can be found for RM 8,600. You can find car rental deals for RM 287 a day on average.
How much is a car hire in Chicago for a weekend?
For a weekend car hire in Chicago, you can expect the average price to be around RM 758. Usually a Compact hire in Chicago is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Compact for October, it will cost approximately RM 0 per day.