Book Budget hire cars in Chicago

• Which is the best type of car to rent in Chicago?

  Chicago has fairly narrow streets with smooth terrain. For that reason, there is no need to go drastic with a four-wheel drive vehicle or a huge pick-up truck unless you need to transport bulky goods. Any compact sedan would be suitable to drive around Chicago and if you’re looking for something nicer, a luxury sedan should do.

• What additional features are available with Budget car rentals in Chicago?

  Budget provides customers with a wide range of additional features in the rental cars suited to improve the overall experience of the rental. You can get a GPS navigation system installed on the car if you will need some assistance navigating the busy streets of Chicago. You can also request for a child seat to be fitted on the car if you will be driving the kids around as it is a requirement by law.

• Where can I park my Budget car rental in Chicago?

  There are plenty of street parking spaces all around Chicago where you can leave your car. However, you should look out for any signs that prohibit parking before parking your car. If you want free street parking, you can find a few spots around downtown within the Fulton River District. If street parking isn’t for you, there are multiple garages and secure parking lots where you can leave the car.

• What is the most popular car hire from Budget in Chicago?

  Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Budget in Chicago.

• How many car hire locations does Budget have in Chicago?

  Budget has 10 hire locations in Chicago. Take a look at our Budget hire location map to find the best car hire near you.

• Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: O'Hare Intl airport (ORD)?

  Yes

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from O'Hare Intl airport (ORD)?

  Yes

• Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: Midway airport (MDW)?

  Yes

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Midway airport (MDW)?

  Yes

• Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: Greater Rockford airport (RFD)?

  No (according to our data)

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Greater Rockford airport (RFD)?

  Yes

Reviews for Budget in Chicago

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Wonderful

42

Very Good

15

Good

3

Okay

19

Fair

2

Mediocre

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Poor

93

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2.0

Counter pick up time took over 30minutes. Was around 8pm on Thursday so short staff. Rented us a truck that had no taillights. Didn’t realize that until was pulled over by state police driving without taillights. No reduction on rental fee or compensation for our trouble was offered when returned rental.Reviewed 9 Apr 2025

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2.0

Didn’t have the car, waited in line for 2.5 hours. Denied my payment.Reviewed 24 Mar 2025

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2.0

Did not have the car I payed for. Did not give me the same class. Lied about it all and then lied about selling me a toll pass when it dod not work in the state I was going to be traveling in. Will NEVER use them againReviewed 17 Feb 2025

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2.0

Literally the worst car rental experience of my life with it taking two hours to get a completely different car than desired (I got a massive pickup truck) with unhelpful staffReviewed 25 Dec 2024

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10.0

Fast service and clean car. I got the brand that I booked.Reviewed 14 Nov 2024

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10.0

Quick & easy. The man who did my drop off inspection (Kevin) was extremely helpful.Reviewed 31 Oct 2024

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10.0

Every single employee I encountered was friendly and helpful.Reviewed 21 Oct 2024

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4.0

Vehicle interior not clean and cigarette smell from previou s use.Reviewed 20 Oct 2024

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4.0

Line was too long, car wasn't ready, price was too high.Reviewed 10 Oct 2024

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6.0

Likes: Vehicle worked very well and no mechanical issues. Dislikes: (1) The pick-up - The Midway car rental facility is in a separate location, but a shuttle is provided. The line for Budget looped around the ropes and stretched to the left end of the building. We stood in-line, after air travel and no a/c in the building, for about an hour and a half. The counter had about 3 active teller, meanwhile there were about 8 total stations. This piece didn’t make since because it was a Friday morning (busiest travel day) and other people in-line shared the same sentiments. There were people in line, including myself, actively looking to rent at some of the other rental companies, but couldn’t luck up since it was a Friday. This condition definitely changed my idea of visiting this location, using Budget and/or traveling in on another day of the week. (2) The car. Because of the massive line and wait, there were no more midsize cars avaliable. We were given the option of a pick-up, mini van or electric car. Since I had my parents with me, I went with the mini-van, knowing Chicago has a lot of street parking. The car was not clean. There were still old napkins and dirt on the seats and car. Luckily, we only needed the car for a weekend, otherwise I would have pressure for a reimbursement if I cleaned it.Reviewed 9 Sept 2024

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2.0

They wouldn't receive my Mexican license and refused to service me. It made things very difficult at such a late hour in the day.Reviewed 5 Sept 2024

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2hr wait to get the car. Inconsiderate and irresponsibleReviewed 1 Sept 2024

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