Rent cars in Chicago, IL
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Blown away in the Windy City
The many faces of Chicago are enough to keep you entertained and enjoying life for days on end. Hop on an architectural river boat tour, fill up on tacos in Pilsen, visit Brookfield Zoo, and hit a world-class comedy show — that’s just one day in Chicago, one of America’s premier major cities.
With a plethora of interactive museums, a thriving live music scene, and over 50 neighborhoods to explore, maximize your time by booking a Chicago car rental alternative so you can spin around town and pack in the fun.
Chicago favorites
Chicago has been a bustling city for centuries, so hop in a car for a taste of the past and the present.
Millennium Park
Go see Anish Kapoor’s famed Cloud Gate sculpture (aka The Bean) and the striking Crown Fountain with close proximity to downtown, then stroll down to Lake Michigan for some coastal exploration and relaxation.
Wrigley Field
The ivy-covered walls of the Chicago Cubs’ legendary stadium give it that old-school baseball vibe, but with all of the quality concessions that make a luxurious day at the ball game.
The Green Mill
Originally established in 1907, it’s one of the oldest and most beautiful bars in the city, and you can still sidle in for excellent jazz and poetry slams.
Top hosts in Chicago, IL
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Skip the car rental counter
Hit the road
When you’ve had your share of Chi-town shopping on Michigan Avenue, head out to see what the surrounding Chicagoland area has to offer.
Book the perfect carStarved Rock State Park
Hop in your Chicago car rental alternative for the quick 100-mile drive to this beautiful park, well known for its many dramatic sandstone canyons and waterfalls carved about by glaciers.
Indiana Dunes National Park
Book your preferred type of vehicle and make the hour and a half drive to the southern shores of Lake Michigan to find pristine beaches, towering sand dunes, fishing opportunities, and wild marshland.
Milwaukee, WI
Smaller than Chicago, but arguably just as fun, Milwaukee is home to all variety of festivals and museums, proud sports teams, and renowned breweries — and it’s only a two-hour drive north in a Chicago car rental alternative.
Recent reviews
This is my first time using an option other than the standard car rental companies like Hertz, Enterprise, etc., and it was honestly the best experience I could have hoped for.
I was pleased with the rental process, the timing was perfect from the time I arrived and returned the vehicle at Chicago-O'Hare.
Would definitely recommend Dale’s Tesla for anyone looking for a rental car in Chicago.
No more rental cars for from the traditional car rental companies!
We were very happy with Saul’s Scion xB scooting around town to various tourist attractions.
I drive luxury cars and this certainly was a good car for driving around Chicago.
Great car, great service from Matt - timely and specific - highly recommend - great reasonably priced luxury car, fantastic ride and experience overall!
Excellent communication, great little car especially with high gas prices.
Afure provides excellent customer service and this Mercedes E300 is a great car in great shape… we tooled around in luxury while in Chicago… we highly recommend Afure and his car!!!
Very easy rental process, this company was able to meet all of my needs.
Made the airport pick up and drop off as smooth as can be. was definatley needed for a busy Holiday travel and they made the car rental process stress free. highly recommended for their service and quality vehicles. will be renting next time i fly into Chicago. thanks guys
Jamils car was exactly as advertised, no problems with the car, collection and drop off was quite simple and seamless, happy to recommend Jamil for anyone considering a rental car in Chicago.
Eric communicated the details of the rental and return steps, and the features of the car itself, very clearly.
Car is great on gas, of course gas prices are high but in all a really great car.My go-to whenever I’m in Chicago.
The pickup & drop off process is a breeze - definitely beats renting from a rental agency.
Great ride with exceptional highway mpg, very clean, and way better than a rental agency.
The car was clean and cost much less than and standard car rental company.
Great communication and a great value for our time in Chicago considering the price of rental cars these days.
He was on time and very accommodating throughout the rental process.
I've heard some people have bad experiences with turo, I was somewhat skeptical to try it, but I thought I'd try it anyway being that the big car rental companies were outrageously high.
He easily communicated the info for drop off and pickup and it was really convenient coming to and from the airport- I’d take this type of ‘rental’ over traditional car rental agencies any day.
Presto's was punctual and flexible, and the rental process was strait forward.
Good car that did the job, not anything special but it is comfortable and fairly easy pick up and drop off.
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Best Chicago driving roads
Illinois Route 66
Built in 1926, this historic drive still boasts some sections of brick-paved road, and for a blast from the past, pull your Chicago car rental alternative into a retro diner or filling station.
Galena, IL
Head 150 miles east from Chicago to find this hilly area full of stunning vistas and exciting twists and turns that will let your Chicago car rental alternative show its stuff.
Spoon River Valley
Find a car on Turo at a price that agrees with you, then drive west along the Illinois River for the 140-mile scenic drive into the Spoon River Valley. You’re bound to find antiques, festivals, and homemade treats along the way.
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