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Budget car rental deals in Chicago, Illinois
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Small Cars
C$ 55 - C$ 154
All Car Types
C$ 87 - C$ 194
The best time to rent a Small car from Budget in Chicago, Illinois is in January when prices are C$ 55 per day on average. C$ 55 per day is 45% lower than the C$ 100 average yearly price for a Budget Small rental in Chicago. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Budget in Chicago, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Small rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from Budget in Chicago, Illinois is in July when prices are C$ 61 per day on average. C$ 61 per day is 44% lower than the C$ 109 average yearly price for a Budget Medium rental in Chicago. While July may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Budget in Chicago, August is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in August on Medium rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from Budget in Chicago, Illinois is in May when prices are C$ 93 per day on average. C$ 93 per day is 31% lower than the C$ 135 average yearly price for a Budget Large rental in Chicago. While May may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Budget in Chicago, September is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in September on Large rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from Budget in Chicago, Illinois is in February when prices are C$ 81 per day on average. C$ 81 per day is 42% lower than the C$ 139 average yearly price for a Budget SUV rental in Chicago. While February may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Budget in Chicago, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on SUV rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from Budget in Chicago, Illinois is in January when prices are C$ 55 per day on average. C$ 55 per day is 57% lower than the C$ 128 average yearly price for a Budget Van rental in Chicago. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from Budget in Chicago, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June on Van rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
It was great! The booking, pick up and drop off were quick and easy.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Drop off in Philly was a bit of a mess, but overall it was a delightful experience.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
I was charged more than double the cost that was quoted to me when I made the reservation. The only service I added was tolls, which is $20/day, and I had the car less than 24 hours. Now I need to take the time to call Budget and challenge the charges.
4.0
Mediocre|Jul 2023
BAD! the booked car (convertible) is not available in Chicago, while I could book it few months before! If I know that before, I have chosen another rental company
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
It was a good experience until I arrived at the drop off location and a clear scam by Budget was in the works. I arrived at 3255 W FULLERTON AVE, CHICAGO 60647 to return the car around 12:00-12:30 on the 19th July 2023. I was met by an extremely rude person who miraculously spotted in a nanosecond a tiny barely visible crack which can only be spotted under extreme scrutiny. He proceeded to write a damage report and started harrying me to sign some papers without offering any proper explanations with the added difficulty of him using nonsensical English. He was being extremely difficult to deal with and was brushing off any attempts by me at conversing with him when I showed him my disbelief at the claim he was forcing on me. The car was not damaged while under my possession and I have 6 people including myself who are witnesses and can attest to that. I immediately sensed a scam in the works when the person receiving the car was telling me I'm not the person who gave you the car at the pickup location, and asked whether I signed any papers detailing any damages to the car at the pickup location which I was not asked to do in the first place. I was instructed to pick up the car from the parking lot at location V20 at the rental parking lot in O'hare airport, present my license and rental agreement to the gate personnel who let me pass without any additional papers signed or presented to me. The keys were in the car and when I asked the Budget people in the parking garage whether I needed to verify any issues with anyone they told me to proceed to the gate and there was no need to see anyone. The behavior and narrative that the guy at the drop-off location was demonstrating proves that this is a well rehearsed scam whereby the rental company will try to levy any previous damages in the car and blame it and claim it from unsuspecting renters like myself who returned the car in the same exact condition that I received it in. I refuse to be bullied and will make this case public through all access I have on social media through my family, friends and businesses. I will ensure that this behavior by Budget (and all other companies that operate under the same umbrella) will receive as much negative publicity as it should, as I will do my duty to warn other unsuspecting would-be-renters of the devious ways among many that this company exercises in scamming people. I'm utterly disgusted by the behavior of their employee which only reflects the values or lack thereof which this company supposedly espouses.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
There was 1 person working and a line snaked around. Inexcusable
1 out of 65
Budget Locations in Chicago
Information about Budget car rentals in Chicago
Does Budget have a location at Chicago Midway Airport?
Yes, there is 1 car rental location for Budget at Chicago Midway Airport (5150 West 55th Street).
Does Budget offer free car rental cancellation in Chicago?
There are free rental car cancellations available from Budget in Chicago. Keep in mind that there might be a cancellation fee if you cancel your rental car last-minute. Click here to find a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab if you’d like to learn more about Budget cancellation policies.
What is the most popular car to rent from Budget while in Chicago in December?
Economy rental cars are the most popular type of vehicle to rent from Budget in Chicago during the month of December. On average, Economy rentals from Budget cost C$ 72 per day, while the cheapest price found was C$ 61 per day in December.
What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Budget in Chicago?
If you’re looking to save money on your rental car from Budget, then consider renting a Economy, the cheapest type of car the rental company has available in Chicago. Renting a Economy from Budget costs C$ 72 per day on average, which is 7% cheaper than their most expensive car. In the past year, 27% of our users opted to rent a Economy from Budget in order to save money on their trip to Chicago.
How many Budget car rental locations are there in Chicago?
In Chicago, Budget has 10 locations. 10255 West Zemke Boulevard is the address of the car rental company’s most popular location (based on our user data). In the past 12 months, 49% of momondo users who reserved a rental car in Chicago from Budget went to the 10255 West Zemke Boulevard location.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Chicago?
Prices for cars in Chicago were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Chicago?
There are 125 operators available for cars in Chicago as of November 2025.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Chicago?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Chicago. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Chicago?
When renting a car in Chicago, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.
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