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Sixt
6.9
Okay
Read 18 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
7.0
2 locations in Near South Side
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2022
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2021
Pros:
Staff was friendly but did not help me when I called in about the car being dirty on the inside.Cons:
The car was in disgusting condition and clearly had not been cleaned or sanitized at all. Was not helped when I called into the store to report this. Also, the iPass did not work in the tolls. It was truly an awful experience and I would never recommend this service to someone.2.0 Poor
Madeline, Apr 2021
Pros:
Staff at pickup were friendly, and the person at their 24/7 help line was empathetic when we had a problemCons:
Extra fees & car model restrictions for younger drivers not clear online. No way to see how much insurance would cost before you book. When our car's tire was damaged, we had to stand on the side of the highway for 30 min on hold for roadside assistance, only for them to tell us the best they could do was send a local shop (60 minutes away!) to put on the spare. So the roadside assistance isn't really any help. Because they have so few locations, if you have any car issue outside of Chicago/Indianapolis, you're stuck with taking the time to repair the car, paying for repairs upfront and being charged for any extra time you have to rent the car in order to get those repairs. You can't just exchange the car like you could at a larger chain. Untranslated German on their English website.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Pros:
The staff was very nice. It was super easy quick and easy.Cons:
That when we picked up the car, the inside had a terrible odor, even in the trunk! We bought three vent air fresheners and placed one in the trunk and two inside the car, which helped. Other than that the car was awesome!Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.5
Good
Read 17 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
7.1
2 locations in Near South Side
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Anonymous, Jul 2024
Compact SUV
6.8 Okay
Carlos, Oct 2020
Pros:
At the time of the pick up, the Branch Manager was very easy going, helpful, and the process was fast. That is a huge plus on this management portion. The Manager did give me an option to pick between three vehicles available at that moment, huge plus. Credit Card wouldn't work, they accepted my Bank Debit Card, great deal for me.Cons:
There are two things. the Vehicle I got was dirty in the inside with coffee spilled and looked like it did not get vacuumed thoroughly, finger prints all over windows and stereo. My mistake for not checking thoroughly, due to being in a rush to get to work right after that. I thought due to COVID they would have cleaned the car better. And the second one not so much on them but advise to the Customer/user, make sure to rent a vehicle which you know you will be comfortable driving-I got a Nissan Altima, which I am not used to driving smaller cars, and I am working at an Airport. Driving in the expressway felt so unsafe specially with the Chicago Wind, the wind moves the car very easily and driving in higher speed in expressway was not easy with a smaller vehicle. I called to ask if I can have it switched to a heavier car and I was told they can't, only if there was any mechanical issues with the Car-what about safety? Maybe this is for Enterprise and not this location, but if your customer doesn't feel safe due to the driving needed to be done, they should allow something like this to be an exception to the Rule. I may be wrong but this is how I feel at the moment.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2020
Pros:
It was a terrible bad, they have no cars available. They told me I had to wait until there is some returning. And they could not give me any precise time. While I did program the pickup fir 9 am.Cons:
I am not renting never again with you guys8.0 Very good
Adrienne, Sep 2020
Pros:
It was quick and easy!Cons:
I made several reservations and could not find them!4.4 Mediocre
Carolline, Sep 2020
Pros:
In downtown. Flexible hour to return since the parking is 24hCons:
Deliver a car to a customer with 1/4 of the fuel is unacceptable. I know that they aren’t a gas station, but the rental is expensive to add this complexity to the customer2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2020
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waited 3 hours to tell me that they had no carsCons:
not waiting 3 hours. cost me moneyAvis
6.4
Okay
Read 2 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.1
Value for money
6.2
2 locations in Near South Side
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2020
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There was a used mask in the center console. During a nationwide pandemic. Unacceptable.10.0 Wonderful
Jose, Jun 2023
Intermediate SUV
Budget
5.9
Fair
Read 14 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.1
Value for money
5.8
3 locations in Near South Side
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Anonymous, Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
yolanda, May 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Sarah, Jan 2021
Pros:
The pick up and drop off was efficient and effortless. Usually I am stressed, but Budget made it an easy process!Cons:
The price always shocks me.2.4 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2020
Pros:
pretty much disappointed all the way around.Cons:
The car REEKED of marijuana, but we could not exchange it because it was the only one with a toll pass, which did NOT WORK, by the way. Wound up costing me for the pass, plus paying for the tolls. Prepaid the gas, only to find the tank on almost empty, in downtown Chicago. I still have not received confirmation that it was returned after dropping the key in Kalamazoo (although the counter was supposed to have been open that day). Unusually disappointed in Budget. Still trying to figure out who cares enough to complain to...10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2019
Pros:
The car was clean, new, and didn't smell.Cons:
If it was located in the Union Station instead of four blocks away.10.0 Wonderful
Simon, Aug 2023
Standard SUV
Hertz
5.8
Fair
Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.8
Value for money
5.9
3 locations in Near South Side
Dollar
5.3
Fair
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.4
Value for money
5.3
One location in Near South Side
Car rental locations in or near Near South Side (Chicago)
Good to know
Most popular agency | Sixt |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | 283 ﷼/day |
Good deal | 252 ﷼/day |
When to book a rental car in Near South Side, Chicago
Top tips for renting a car in Near South Side, Chicago
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Near South Side for 252 ﷼ or less.
- Book your rental car in Near South Side at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
- Full-size rental cars in Near South Side are around 14% cheaper than other car types, on average.
- January is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Near South Side, with prices around 124 ﷼/day. December, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of 353 ﷼/day.
- If you’re looking to save money and don’t mind renting a car in another neighborhood in Chicago, look for deals in Armour Square, where daily prices are around 239 ﷼/day, or Downtown (average of 290 ﷼/day).
FAQs about renting a car in Near South Side (Chicago)
How much does it cost to rent a car in Near South Side?
On average a rental car in Near South Side costs 283 ﷼ per day.
Are car rentals cheaper in other Chicago neighborhoods?
Yes. Based on our information, DOLLAR in O'Hare is the cheapest car rental location in Chicago. It is located at 10255 West Zemke Road.
What is the best rental car company in Near South Side?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Near South Side is ENTERPRISE (4.3, 8 reviews).
How can I find car rentals near me in Near South Side?
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What is the most popular rental car type in Near South Side?
Intermediate is the most frequently booked rental car type in Near South Side.
How much does a Intermediate car rental cost in Near South Side?
A Intermediate car rental in Near South Side costs 217 ﷼ per day, on average.
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Near South Side?
On average a rental car in Near South Side costs 1,980 ﷼ per week (283 ﷼ per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Near South Side?
On average a rental car in Near South Side costs 8,487 ﷼ per month (283 ﷼ per day).