Chicago, IL · O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
All-wheel drive when the lake effect hits, easy sedans when it doesn't. Curbside handoff at O'Hare and Midway, and a human who answers at 6am in January.
Chicago driving is a season-dependent sport. November through March we hand over cars on proper all-season or winter rubber with a scraper already in the door pocket; in July the same block of the fleet goes out with the sunroof open. Ask on the call and we will match the car to the forecast, not the brochure.
The city itself is transit-friendly, so most of our Chicago rentals are for what the L cannot reach: the Indiana Dunes, Lake Geneva, a Michigan weekend, or a suburban office park in Schaumburg. Unlimited miles covers all of it.
Fifteen minutes of skyline and water. Do it before 8am, before the drive becomes a parking lot.
An hour east for beach and dune trails; three hours gets you to Saugatuck for the weekend.
Three picks from the fleet that make sense for this city specifically.
SUVBest valueAvailable in all locations
$74 / day
Higher stance for slushy side streets, garage-friendly.
SUVAvailable in all locations
$149 / day
Ski gear, snow, and six people in February.
LuxuryAvailable in all locations
$164 / day
Client days downtown and out to the suburbs.
From $80 / day
Pick your dates, car and pickup location — we apply the exact Chicago taxes, location fees and deposit so the number you see is the number we quote on the phone.
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Browse the fleetRates shown include the Chicago daily adjustment, before taxes and fees.
| Feature | Toyota RAV4Lowest daily rate | Chevrolet Tahoe | BMW 5 Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per day | $80 | $161 | $177 |
| Seats | 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Bags | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Category | SUV | SUV | Luxury |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Fuel economy | 30 mpg combined | 20 mpg combined | 27 mpg combined |
| Rating | 4.88 (391) | 4.9 (208) | 4.92 (149) |
| All-wheel drive | Included | Not available | Not available |
| 30 mpg combined | Included | Not available | Not available |
| Roof rails | Included | Not available | Not available |
| Power tailgate | Included | Not available | Not available |
| Adaptive cruise control | Included | Not available | Not available |
| Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | Included | Not available | Not available |
| Eight seats | Not available | Included | Not available |
| Four-wheel drive | Not available | Included | Not available |
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SedanBest valueAvailable in all locations
$39 / day
SedanAvailable in all locations
$42 / day
SedanPopularAvailable in all locations
$49 / day
SedanAvailable in all locations
$54 / day
SedanPopularAvailable in all locations
$66 / day
SedanAvailable in all locations
$69 / day
SedanAvailable in all locations
$84 / day
SUVPopularAvailable in all locations
$119 / day
4.67· 3 reviews in Chicago
“Snow tires on in February without me asking. Side streets in Lincoln Park were a mess and the car never slipped.”
“Client days downtown then out to Naperville. Clean, quiet, delivered to the Loop hotel. The tax line is high in Chicago but they quoted it upfront.”
“Loaded four sets of skis with room left. ORD return was quick — I just called from the exit ramp.”
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Local IL taxes, deposits and protection options are on the table before you book — and roadside help covers you across metro Chicago and anywhere the road takes you after.
Every car leaves with liability cover. Add more only if you want it.
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Taxes and recovery fees are set locally, not by us. We show them on the call and on your written confirmation.
Support hours: Open daily, 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM local time · Roadside assistance answers 24/7 on +1 (815) 991-4848.
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