Which car hire companies will pick you up at Greater Rockford airport (RFD)?

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Greater Rockford airport to off-airport locations include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National and Hertz. Search car hire on KAYAK

How can I find car hires near me in Rockford?

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How much does a Medium car hire cost in Rockford?

A Medium car hire in Rockford costs £30 per day, on average. Search car hire on KAYAK

How much does a Special car hire cost in Rockford?

A Special car hire in Rockford costs £40 per day, on average. Search car hire on KAYAK

How much does a Small car hire cost in Rockford?

A Small car hire in Rockford costs £82 per day, on average. Search car hire on KAYAK

Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Rockford?

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

What type of car is recommended for driving in Rockford?

When securing a car rental in Rockford, you’ll want to consider the driving conditions for the time of year. During the winter months, roads can get slippery with ice and snow. An ideal car for this time of year is an SUV. In an SUV, the driver sits up higher, which improves visibility, and the vehicle’s drivetrain is elevated, allowing you higher clearance when driving over any frost cracks in the roads. Search car hire on KAYAK

What’s the speed limit in Rockford?

The speed limits are dictated by the type of area through which you are driving. On highways, like the I-39, which runs north and south through Rockford, you’ll find the posted speed limit is around 65mph. On major routes where there are typically commercial buildings, you can expect limits to range between roughly 35mph and 45mph. Residential areas will be posted around 30mph, with speeds reducing to between 15mph and 25mph in school and hospital areas. Search car hire on KAYAK

Where are the best places to park in Rockford?

There are several parking lots and garages available to Rockport visitors. A handful of these offer free parking, but you will typically find that parking costs around $1.25 per hour. One well-located spot to park is the Wyman-South Garage on Elm St., between S. Wyman St. and S. Main St. Search car hire on KAYAK

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How far in advance should you book car hire in Rockford?

You should book your car hire in Rockford around 80 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the most popular car to hire in Rockford?

Hires in the SUV category (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are the most popular option in Rockford, costing £53/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as £33/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Rockford?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Rockford is January at an average cost of £34/day. March is the most expensive month to hire a car in Rockford when prices are £46/day on average, which tends to be 19% above the yearly average hire price for Rockford.

What car hire company in Rockford has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 3 locations in Rockford, more than any other car hire company.

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Verified travelerApr 2026

The vehicle was perfect for this trip. I'd do this again for our call trip. My insurer verified full coverage for the rental, call yours to make sure. Happy travels folks!

Verified travelerMar 2024

If you book call them afterward to MAKE SURE they have cars. It was a wasted trip for me

Rockford has several attractions for visitors, many of which are only accessible via car, such as the Rock Cut State Park. If you’re visiting the park with a rental car, you’re guaranteed ample cargo space for gear, as well as a place to lock up valuables while you explore the area. Another great advantage to having a car rental in Rockford is that you can take day trips to other major nearby cities, including Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which is less than a 2h drive to the northeast, and Chicago, which is also less than a 2h drive, but to the southeast.
There are a number of locations from which you can pick up your Rockford car rental, including Hertz on Walton St. and Budget on Hanson Ave. However, you’re most likely to pick up your rental at the Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). At the airport, there are rental desks for several brand-name companies, including National, Alamo and Avis. To locate the desks in the main terminal, just head to the left as you are exiting the building toward the main terminal parking lot—here, you can check in and receive directions to your vehicle. There are also rental car desks in a separate location to the east of the main terminal, so keep an eye out for airport signage directing you toward the desk for the specific company from which you’ve booked a car.
Like many larger cities in the U.S., you will find that you are sharing roadways with other types of vehicles, including motorcyclists and bicyclists—especially during the summer months. While driving here, you’ll want to be aware of your vehicle’s blind spots and keep your eyes open for these types of commuters. While driving downtown and close to the Rock River, you’ll also want to keep vigilant of pedestrians, since there are several bars and restaurants in this area and people may be crossing the roads at both marked and unmarked locations.
While in Rockford, if you have a flexible schedule, you’ll want to avoid rush hour traffic times, which are typically before and after the workday. You can expect traffic to increase in the morning between roughly 6:30am and 8:30am, then again between 4:30pm and 6:30pm.
Medium hire cars in Rockford are around 31% cheaper than other car types, on average

What type of car is recommended for driving in Rockford?
When securing a car rental in Rockford, you’ll want to consider the driving conditions for the time of year. During the winter months, roads can get slippery with ice and snow. An ideal car for this time of year is an SUV. In an SUV, the driver sits up higher, which improves visibility, and the vehicle’s drivetrain is elevated, allowing you higher clearance when driving over any frost cracks in the roads.
What’s the speed limit in Rockford?
The speed limits are dictated by the type of area through which you are driving. On highways, like the I-39, which runs north and south through Rockford, you’ll find the posted speed limit is around 65mph. On major routes where there are typically commercial buildings, you can expect limits to range between roughly 35mph and 45mph. Residential areas will be posted around 30mph, with speeds reducing to between 15mph and 25mph in school and hospital areas.
Where are the best places to park in Rockford?
There are several parking lots and garages available to Rockport visitors. A handful of these offer free parking, but you will typically find that parking costs around $1.25 per hour. One well-located spot to park is the Wyman-South Garage on Elm St., between S. Wyman St. and S. Main St.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Greater Rockford airport (RFD)?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Greater Rockford airport to off-airport locations include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National and Hertz.
How can I find car hires near me in Rockford?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Medium car hire cost in Rockford?
A Medium car hire in Rockford costs £30 per day, on average.
How much does a Special car hire cost in Rockford?
A Special car hire in Rockford costs £40 per day, on average.
How much does a Small car hire cost in Rockford?
A Small car hire in Rockford costs £82 per day, on average.
Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Rockford?
Most car hire providers in Rockford offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Rockford, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

Alamo

10.0

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Rockford

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2 Airport Cir

+1 844 370 8287

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Budget

7.4

Good

Read 6 reviews

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

7.4

2 locations in Rockford

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2 Airport Circle

+1 815 962 9415

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7396 N Cherryvale Mall Dr

+1 815 332 9820

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2026

Intermediate SUV

Pick up and drop off were a breeze. The agent was very nice and professional. The vehicle was prepped and ready to go. The cost was well worth it,

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Luxury SUV

1st rental didn't have the vehicle an wouldn't honor the price. 2nd rental the guy wasn't helpful at all and the place didn't have a key drop box. The cars was all scratch up and the interior was a bit gross so overall not great.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.5

Okay

Read 4 reviews

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.5

Value for money

6.0

3 locations in Rockford

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2 Airport Cir

+1 844 934 1088

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221 N Alpine Rd

+1 779 208 3919

Monday	07:30 - 18:00
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5643 E State St Ste 1

+1 779 208 3919

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Anonymous, May 2024

Full-size SUV

Enterprise was a the worst ever. Car was not ready at pick up time. They tried to give me a mini van when I had rented a SUV. Then was told to pick up 2 hours later, and 1 hour later was told that car I had rented out was not rentable because of some exhaust leak. This place is just the worst.

Hertz

6.3

Okay

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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.9

Value for money

6.4

One location in Rockford

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7549 Walton Street

+1 815 391 6238

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Liv, Jul 2024

Passenger van

I never got this rental. I PRE-PAID so check-in would go quickly. They asked for a $200 deposit on top of the rental fee of $123 which was already paid. They claimed to only accept credit cards for the deposit. I offered CASH...refused! I offered the exact same card that pre-paid for the rental...refused! I filed a claim for a refund. Hertz refuses to refund saying it's Kayaks place to refund and Kayak says Hertz is responsible. I don't care who gives me the refund. I spent money on a product/service and I DID NOT RECEIVE the product/service so a refund is required and justified. Extremely disappointed in the entire situation.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Intermediate

Showed up for my rental that was booked to tell me They have no cars. Said they’d call me Tuesday and no one called Tuesday. Went with another provider

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Economy

Staff needs to improve their Coustemer service. Vehicles need to be clean. Overall very disappointing.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Economy

Would of been nice if they had actually charged the price they quoted. Even better would have been if they had paid the unpaid tolls on this vehicle instead trying to stick me with someone else's tolls. Very dismissive when told about the unpaid tolls.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Supplier choice

Over all worse experiences every manager was completely unprofessional

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

The car drove great.

Avis

6.0

Okay

Read 4 reviews

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in Rockford

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2 Airport Circle

+1 815 962 8447

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7396 N Cherryvale Mall Dr

+1 815 332 3406

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2.0 Poor

Charlie, Jan 2024

Intermediate

They allowed me to book and charged me even though they knew their location was closed

National

6.0

Okay

One location in Rockford

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2 Airport Cir

+1 844 370 8286

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Dollar

5.3

Fair

One location in Rockford

Locations in Rockford

7549 Walton Street

+1 815 391 6238

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Thrifty

5.1

Fair

One location in Rockford

Locations in Rockford

7549 Walton Street

+1 815 391 6238

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Easirent

4.5

Mediocre

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

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4.5

Value for money

5.1

One location in Rockford

Locations in Rockford

Chicago/Rockford International Airport

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Sunnycars

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One location in Rockford

Locations in Rockford

2 Airport Circle

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48 travellers who hired a car in Rockford gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.6

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Rockford car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Rockford.

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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Rockford car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Rockford with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Rockford?

You should book your car hire in Rockford around 80 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the most popular car to hire in Rockford?

Hires in the SUV category (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are the most popular option in Rockford, costing £53/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as £33/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Rockford?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Rockford is January at an average cost of £34/day. March is the most expensive month to hire a car in Rockford when prices are £46/day on average, which tends to be 19% above the yearly average hire price for Rockford.

What car hire company in Rockford has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 3 locations in Rockford, more than any other car hire company.

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What type of car is recommended for driving in Rockford?

What’s the speed limit in Rockford?

Where are the best places to park in Rockford?

There are several parking lots and garages available to Rockport visitors. A handful of these offer free parking, but you will typically find that parking costs around $1.25 per hour. One well-located spot to park is the Wyman-South Garage on Elm St., between S. Wyman St. and S. Main St.

Which car hire companies will pick you up at Greater Rockford airport (RFD)?

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Greater Rockford airport to off-airport locations include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National and Hertz.

How can I find car hires near me in Rockford?

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

How much does a Medium car hire cost in Rockford?

A Medium car hire in Rockford costs £30 per day, on average.

How much does a Special car hire cost in Rockford?

A Special car hire in Rockford costs £40 per day, on average.

How much does a Small car hire cost in Rockford?

A Small car hire in Rockford costs £82 per day, on average.

Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Rockford?

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

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