Rental cars in Chicago, IL
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 has been a bustling city for centuries, so hop in a car for a taste of the past and the present.
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.
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.
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.
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Rent cars in Chicago, IL
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.
Rent the perfect carHop 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
To rent a car on Turo, you must create a Turo account, have a valid driver’s license, get approved to drive on Turo, and be 18 years old or older in the US, 21 years old or older in Australia, or 23 years old or older in Canada.
In the UK, you must be 21 years old or older and have held a UK or EU license for at least one year, or another driver’s license for at least two years. In France, you must be 18 years old or older and have held a driver’s license for at least 2 years, longer for certain makes and models of vehicles.
When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver’s license and some other information. In most cases, you’ll get approved immediately, and you’ll be set for all future road trips, day trips, and business trips!
No, you don’t need personal insurance coverage to rent a car on Turo.
In the US, any personal insurance you may have that covers damage to the host’s vehicle would kick in before your Turo protection plan. When booking a car in the US, you’ll choose between three protection plans — Premier (eligibility requirements apply), Standard, or Minimum — to get the level of protection that’s right for you. On each trip, you’re covered with third-party automobile liability insurance provided under a policy issued to Turo by Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company.*
In New York state, you’ll also choose between Premier (if available), Standard, or Minimum. With each plan, you’re covered with liability insurance of $1,250,000.* Protection plans for New York trips also include access to roadside assistance, priority phone support, and 24/7 customer assistance.
When booking a car on Turo, you’ll choose between three protection plans — Premier, Standard, or Minimum — to get the level of coverage that’s right for you or decline coverage in some cases. With each plan, you’re covered with liability insurance provided under a policy from Travelers — up to $750,000 for the Premier plan.*
On your Account page, make sure you’ve checked the box to receive email notifications, and enable push notifications from the Turo app in your phone settings — we’ll send you occasional promotions, discounts, and deals on car rental alternatives in Chicago!
Additionally, frequent travelers on Turo can get rewarded with the loyalty bonus — earn a promo code for one bonus day when you take trips totaling 10 days in a 90-day period!**
**Learn how the loyalty bonus worksYes, many Turo hosts offer discounted prices when you book trips lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days, so you can get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips.
See more about promotions & discountsBrowse the widest selection of Chicago car rental alternatives for every occasion and budget on Turo. Find an SUV rental alternative for a family road trip, a Chicago truck rental alternative for some errands, or an exotic sports car rental alternative for a special night out in Chicago.
Some hosts offer unlimited distance for a trip; others set a daily distance limit. On the vehicle pages, you’ll see the total miles or kilometres you’re allowed to drive under the heading “Distance included.” You can find cars offering unlimited mileage with every trip by using the “Unlimited distance” filter.
Turo accepts most credit cards issued by major financial institutions, including American Express and Discover cards, as well as debit cards with a Visa or Mastercard logo that are linked to a checking account.
Apple Pay and Google Pay on mobile devices are also accepted, but Turo does not accept cash or checks as valid payment methods.
You can cancel and get a full refund up to 24 hours before your trip starts, unless you opt to receive a non-refundable trip discount when you book. If you book a trip with less than 24 hours’ notice, you have one hour after booking to cancel free of charge. If you cancel after the free cancellation period ends, you will be charged a cancellation fee.
In the rare event a host cancels, you’ll be notified immediately so you can book another car, or we’ll help you find one. Your refund can be temporarily held to expedite rebooking, or the funds can be returned to your bank account — your choice.
Under the enhanced cleaning policy, hosts are required to clean and disinfect their vehicles thoroughly before every trip, so you can feel safe and comfortable behind the wheel. Turo hosts have access to training materials on enhanced cleaning practices, using the latest recommendations compiled from the CDC, EPA, WHO, and vehicle detailing experts, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
No. Unlike rental car companies, Turo is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace where you can book directly from trusted local car owners in the US, Canada, and the UK. Turo does not own any vehicles — Turo hosts share their own personal cars and set their own prices, discounts, vehicle availability, and delivery options.
Yes, there are hundreds of cars available on Turo at locations near the Chicago airport. After arriving at Chicago O’hare International Airport or Chicago Midway International Airport, have your car rental alternative delivered for pick-up and dropoff at your Chicago hotel or the address of your vacation rental to save time and hassle.
If you’re picking up your car near Chicago O’Hare Airport, it’s about a 16-mile drive from the airport to the city center in Chicago. But one of the easiest ways into town is to skip the rental counter and take public transport — the Blue Line “L” train will take you from O’Hare Train Station to downtown.
You can also catch the L from Chicago Midway Airport using the Orange Line, and CTA offers a number of airport shuttles and regional bus services into the city and its surrounding suburban neighborhoods
Yes, you can drive a car you booked in the United States across the border into Canada, or vice versa. If you book a car in Chicago, Milwaukee, or Detroit, you can drive anywhere in the US or across the Canadian border to Toronto, elsewhere in Ontario, or any other Canadian province.
* Any personal insurance you may have that covers damage to the host’s vehicle would kick in before your protection plan, except in limited situations for trips booked in Maryland, but this protects your own wallet. In the US, liability insurance is provided under a policy issued to Turo by Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company. Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. The policy does not provide coverage for damage to a host’s vehicle.
For questions or information about the third party liability insurance that is included in protection plans, consumers in Maryland and the licensed states listed here may contact Turo Insurance Agency at (415) 508-0283 or claims@turo.agency. For questions about how damage to a host’s vehicle is handled, visit the Turo Support site.