Evanston car hire

On average a car hire in Evanston costs £38 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at O'Hare Intl airport include Fox, Europcar, Dollar, National and Alamo.

Car hire companies onsite at Midway airport include Dollar, National and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from O'Hare Intl airport to off-airport locations include Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Dollar, National and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Midway airport to off-airport locations include Dollar, National and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Greater Rockford airport to off-airport locations include National and Alamo.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Medium car hire in Evanston costs £66 per day, on average.

A Special car hire in Evanston costs £25 per day, on average.

A Large car hire in Evanston costs £52 per day, on average.

Most car hire providers in Evanston offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Evanston, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

Finding a suitable vehicle to go when in Evanston may be daunting as plenty of options are available. Factoring in the number of people you are traveling with, the luggage you need to transport, and the places you need to visit affects the size of car you choose for rent. If you're traveling with family, you could get a minivan or a pick-up if you have big-sized luggage to move around with. You could also get a small compact car if you drive alone or with a partner. Evanston roads are wide; therefore, any vehicle would suit those roads.

The city-wide speed limit in Evanston is 25 mph unless there is a sign indicating the specific speed limit for different roads. The speed limit, however, may fluctuate based on the road you are driving on and how busy the road is. For instance, in all residential areas, the speed limit is 25 mph, which differs from a highway stretching to about 55 mph. Some of the speed signs within the city are illuminated to enhance visibility, so it will be difficult to miss a sign. The city also has various speed traps to keep track of drivers and motorists violating the speed limit laws.

Evanston has three 24/7 self-park garages in the downtown areas where you can get long-term parking services. There are various free and metered parking spaces throughout Evanston. The metered parking ranges from $0.5 to $2 for every hour you use the parking. Paid parking in Evanston takes effect from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm every Monday to Saturday. When looking for spaces to park later than 9 pm or earlier than 8 am, you could use the metered parking for free. Parking on holidays and Sundays in Evanston is free in all parking lots except for lakefront parking areas.