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Most popular location
10255 West Zemke Boulevard
Most popular car type
Intermediate
Top tips for hiring a car from Budget in Chicago
When traveling to Chicago, getting a rental car would save you a lot of trouble. You won’t have to deal with public transport and you get the convenience to travel anywhere at any time. Book Budget car rentals in Chicago and enjoy quality service from one of the top-ranked rental companies in the country. They have an incredible team of staff who are always polite and respectful whenever you interact with them, either on the phone or face to face. In addition, they always ensure to address any concerns you might be having making the reservation process easy and seamless.
When you book Budget car rentals in Chicago, you have the option to cancel your reservation without incurring any additional charges. They understand that plans can change abruptly and therefore provide their customers with flexibility in case that happens. Usually, the company doesn’t demand payment up to the time when you come to pick up your car so even if you don’t show up, you will not be charged. However, if you want to push your reservation to a later date, it would help if you called and requested them to do so. That way you will still be able to retain your reservation.
Budget has multiple rental locations all around Chicago including one at Chicago Midway International Airport, at O’Hare International Airport, and a few others in downtown Chicago. As the customer, you can pick up your rental car from any location as long as during the reservation, you indicate the location you will pick. You can also return the car to any location that’s convenient for you. For example, if you flew in via MDW and picked up your rental car there, and you’re flying out via ORD, you can return it at ORD Airport. However, ensure you inform the rental company in advance so that they can make necessary arrangements.
As you book Budget car rentals in Chicago, you should know that the city has about five tollways that require payment when you use them. There are multiple ways through which you can pay for these tolls such as E-ZPass and I-PASS tag, but the most ideal for visitors would be cash. You can also skip payment and still use the roads as long as the payment is made within 7 days of using the road.
Book your car hire from Budget in Chicago at least 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
Premium car hire from Budget in Chicago are around 37% cheaper than other car types, on average.
FAQs about hiring a car from Budget 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
Pros
"My was nice"(in 3683 reviews)
"Pick-up and -off were very efficient"(in 1485 reviews)
"Ease of pick up/ off."(in 1485 reviews)
Cons
"The was filthy upon pick up."(in 3893 reviews)
"never waited this long for a pick up!"(in 3893 reviews)
" was damaged on the outside and was not clean on the inside."(in 3893 reviews)
Overall rating5.8 FairBased on 326 reviews
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.8
Overall
5.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
5.8
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4.0
Didn’t like much to be honest. Line was very long at rental desk and I requested a truck and didn’t get a truck. Need a truck for my service dog to ride in the back , then drop off personnel tried to charge me 400$ for a full detail to clean up a little dog hair. Not sure if I would use them again.Reviewed 3 Jun 2025
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4.0
Waited in line 30mins for my already reserved Truck. Staff was too busy laughing and talking with each other. Would disappear for 5-10 minuets behind a door then finally reappear (keys were in vehicles already). Then, when I got to the counter, find out the F-150 I reserved wasn't available . And they had no pick ups. Agent offered a Full size bronco, side if that's the best we can do, then so be it. Ask what color it is, he had no idea -_-. Went up the elevator to the buget desk to pick up my car, ask the staff what color the car was, again no idea. Told me to find it in the parking lot. Walked out saw a nice black full size ford bronco, Almost took that one, as we were about to get it some staff member in a vehicle rolled up and asked to see the paper slip and finally directed us to a not full size ford bronco sport.Reviewed 7 May 2025
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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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