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Cheap Cargo Van & Moving Truck Hire in Chicago
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Top Tips for Hiring a Cargo Van in Chicago
- Chicago van hire offers several advantages over alternative transport options. With a van, you can explore popular attractions like Millennium Park, Navy Pier, and the Art Institute of Chicago with many more people, for less money, at your own pace, and more easily than with public transport. A van allows for convenient trips to nearby destinations, like the scenic Lake Michigan shoreline or the charming suburbs of Evanston and Oak Park. Enjoy the freedom to navigate the city and its surroundings effortlessly by opting for a Chicago van hire.
- At O'Hare International Airport (ORD), car hire offices are primarily in the main Rental Car Centre. From the terminals, take the airport shuttle to the Rental Car Centre (RCC) and proceed to the car hire desks. At Midway International Airport (MDW), the car hire offices are located on the lower level of the main parking garage, just follow the signs directing you to the car hire desks. Enjoy a seamless pick-up experience for your Chicago van hire.
- Navigating through Chicago's bustling city streets can present challenges, especially during rush hour. The morning rush hour typically occurs between 07:00 and 09:00, while evening rush hour spans from 16:00 to 18:00. Major highways like the I-90, I-94, and I-290 experience heavy congestion during these hours. Central areas like the Loop and Near North Side can also be congested throughout the day. Plan your journeys accordingly and allow extra travel time to avoid unnecessary delays.
- When driving a van in Chicago, note the numerous bike lanes throughout the city. Cyclists are prevalent, especially in popular areas like downtown and the Lakefront Trail. Exercise caution and always check your blind spots before making turns or changing lanes. Familiarise yourself with the designated bike lanes and share the road responsibly. Additionally, be mindful of delivery trucks and loading zones, as they may temporarily obstruct traffic flow. Keep an eye out for pedestrians, especially in crowded areas like the Magnificent Mile and Millennium Park.
- 25% of our users found a van hire in Chicago for $120 or less
FAQs About Hiring a Cargo Van in Chicago
What is the most reliable van brand to hire in Chicago?
When it comes to Chicago van hire, there are several reliable brands to consider, each with its own advantages. Ford, Chevrolet, and Ram are popular choices known for their durability, versatility, and wide range of models. Ford vans, such as the Transit or the iconic E-Series, offer ample space and are suitable for various purposes, including cargo transportation or group outings. Chevrolet's Express vans combine comfort and reliability, making them a great choice for both business and leisure travel. Ram ProMaster vans stand out with their efficient design and excellent manoeuvrability, making them ideal for urban driving and deliveries.
What do I need to hire a van in Chicago?
To hire a van in Chicago, there are a few things you'll need. First off, you must be at least 25 years old. Some companies might let you hire if you're 21 years, but they'll tack on a fee for younger drivers. You'll need a valid driving licence that you've had for at least a year. Make sure your licence is in English, or bring an International Driving Permit (IDP), if it's not. Don't forget to bring your credit card, as they'll want it for payment, and it should be in your name. If you've booked online, just remember to bring your confirmation details.
Where are the best places to park a van in Chicago?
When parking a van in Chicago, there are several options to consider. Street parking is available throughout the city but check parking signs and regulations carefully. Central areas may have limited street parking spaces and rates can be higher. Public parking garages and car parks are a good bet for cheaper options. The average cost for parking in Central Chicago can range from $10 to $30 per hour (£7 to £22 per hour), or $25 to $40 per day (£18 to £29 per day), depending on the location.
How does KAYAK find such low cargo van hire prices?
KAYAK compares cargo van hire prices from all major car hire companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless and more to find you the best deal.
How much does a cargo van hire cost in Chicago?
On average a cargo van hire in Chicago costs $157 per day.
Which car hire companies in Chicago hire cargo vans?
Car hire companies in Chicago that hire cargo vans include Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
How much does it cost to hire a van for a week in Chicago?
On average a van in Chicago costs $1,096 per week ($157 per day) to hire.
How much does it cost to hire a van long term for a month in Chicago?
On average a van in Chicago costs $4,699 per month ($1,096 per week) to hire.
Chicago Cargo Van Hire Company Reviews
Hertz
6.0
Okay
1054 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
6.0
18 locations in Chicago
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Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
8.0 Very Good
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
Alamo
8.1
Very Good
863 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.1
Value for money
7.8
3 locations in Chicago
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.6
Good
665 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.4
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10.0 Wonderful
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10.0 Wonderful
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8.0 Very Good
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10.0 Wonderful
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2.0 Poor
Jun 2021
Cons:
Charger 40% more on top of quote due to an additional “surcharge/tax” which I wasn’t told about until the very last minute of getting the car. Lame.Sixt
6.9
Okay
115 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.1
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Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
8.0 Very Good
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
2.0 Poor
Nov 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2022
Avis
6.6
Okay
289 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.2
12 locations in Chicago
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10.0 Wonderful
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2.0 Poor
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8.0 Very Good
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2.0 Poor
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Payless
6.4
Okay
588 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.5
2 locations in Chicago
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8.0 Very Good
Apr 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2023
8.0 Very Good
Oct 2023
6.0 Okay
Oct 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Sep 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Sherry at Ohare facility was most accommodating.Budget
6.1
Okay
717 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.2
Value for money
6.0
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10.0 Wonderful
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2.0 Poor
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4.0 Mediocre
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Fox
6.0
Okay
226 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.1
Value for money
6.1
One location in Chicago
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2021
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The staff was excellent, super friendly and accommodating. I was thoroughly impressed.4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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There was a large dead mosquito on the dash-front of the car and the entire car reeked of smoke.4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
Pros:
The only positive things I can say about Fox car rental is one, the person who checked me in was friendly and courteous, number two, the person who checked me in upon my return was friendly and courteous. Their customer service took 45 minutes to answer the phone and the representative was discourteous and condescending. They did a bait and switch with the type of vehicle that I had requested. The vehicle smelled of cigarette smoke, the windshield on the interior was not cleaned. I had to buy a bottle of for breeze and Windex and paper towels to make the car suitable for my trip. I would never ever rent from this company.Cons:
They could be honest with their customer, they could train their customer service representatives to be more customer service oriented. And they should give the customer the type of vehicle that they had requested. It goes back I guess to the old saying, You get what you pay for.4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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Only girl at window was sullen, uninterested in her job, and abrupt. I was the only customer at that late hour. She charged me $150.00 deposit on top of the rental charge. I have not yet been reimbursed and don’t know to whom I should demand my deposit back.Cons:
Seems the whole organization procedures and staff need complete change.10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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I found the staff to be very helpful and professional.Cons:
I think the sign-in process could be streamlined and made a bit less complexThrifty
5.5
Fair
368 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.2
Value for money
5.6
5 locations in Chicago
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
1.9 Poor
Jul 2021
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Had to wait at the car rental counter, the line was long.2.0 Poor
May 2021
Pros:
Nothing, customer service representatives were rude and completely unhelpful. Stand in line for over 30 minutes only to learn there are no cars available for pick-up.Cons:
Do not accept reservations, if you do not have cars available to pick-up.2.0 Poor
May 2021
Pros:
nothingCons:
I waited on line for a half hour. when I got to the front, the guy told me they had no cars, and I would have to wait 1-2 hours. Another customer told me they were waiting 3 hours. I went to Budget and got a car right away.2.0 Poor
May 2021
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There were no cars. Waited 20 mon in a line 50 people long. When asked agent where line ended they didnt tell us there were no carsCons:
Honesty.Dollar
5.4
Fair
557 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.5
Value for money
5.5
3 locations in Chicago
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8.0 Very Good
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
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4.0 Mediocre
Jun 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2021
National
7.6
Good
42 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.2
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan 2021
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National didn't have my SUV available nor would they rent a car to me since I was local and not a distant traveler and booked on the same day. Why did they give the option on the website that a car was available? Wasted my time on Christmas day.6.0 Okay
Dec 2020
Pros:
The staff was happy to see and serve me. Good customer service.Cons:
Even though I called ahead, there were no full-sized trucks on the lot when I arrived. They had to get one from some auxiliary lot and drive it in for me. The truck they grabbed had not been properly cleaned - filthy steering wheels and side windows so dirty that I could not see the side mirrors. National made up for this by giving me a free day of rent (refund), and a deep apology from the management. So I will try them again next time.9.6 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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Staff was great, car selection was great (plus free upgrade). Drop off was very easyCons:
The pick up location garage is a little tight to navigate getting out10.0 Wonderful
May 2020
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Exceptional Experience.9.6 Wonderful
May 2020
Pros:
Friendly staff...Cons:
Cup holders and little cubby wasnt clean. Stick with spilled something.Europcar
5.7
Fair
44 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.8
Value for money
6.1
One location in Chicago
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4.0 Mediocre
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
2 locations in Chicago
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4435 West 46th St
+1 708 315 5500
4501 W 46th St
+1 773 650 9001
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8.0 Very Good
Mar 2020
Pros:
The pick up was close by but I didnt realize it would not be at the airport. The sign is super small and if your not looking for it you would miss the pick up spot. Our group waited over 30 minutes before they finally picked us up.6.8 Okay
Jan 2020
Pros:
A good initial price, but was then increased when they forced me to buy insurance before I could get the keys. The vehicle was in excellent shape and clean.Cons:
The pickup experience was very frustrating and I will not use this company again.3.2 Poor
Jan 2020
Cons:
The car’s front end rattled the whole time. Alignment was off pulling to the right. Drivers door made a rattle like a can of beans the whole time we drove over 60mph. The car was dirty when we received it and had over 10 chips in the windshield. Worst rental I’ve ever had.2.4 Poor
Jan 2020
Pros:
The car was ready when I arrivedCons:
I was charged more than what my quoted price was, costing me nearly $100 more than anticipated. Car had a broken rear windshield, no ice scraper, and a slow tire leak in the middle of winter.3.6 Poor
Dec 2019
Pros:
One lady was super helpful and nice, the rest of the staff I interacted with seemed like they hated everything. The second van I received was in excellent condition on the inside, though dented on the outside.Cons:
Ended up being about 25% more than the quoted reservation cost with no explanation given. Inconvenient pickup/drop off location, at least for transit/walking. Took a very long time to pickup and drop off despite being the only customer there. First van they were going to give me was FULL of trash in the back. Second one was fine. Otherwise rude staff. put a huge hold on your card, mileage limit for IL residents - they do tell you this upfront when you’re there but it’s a bit sneaky if you’re reserving through a third party site like this. Some other stuff I can’t even think of right now cuz I’m trying to push the whole ordeal out of my head. It was pretty darn cheap though.2.0 Poor
Dec 2019
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We thought we were getting a great deal on a car rental for two weeks. When we arrived at the business to pick up our car, we were charged over $120 more than our initial payment. The reason was (at first) that they had to come and pick us up from the airport. When we pressed into why, the next reason they gave us was because we should have reserved the car through a third party like Expedia. Which we did-through Kayak. The NEXT reason they gave us for charging us so much more was that we came through the airport. Which made zero sense because that's where I filled all the information out at the time of making the reservation. We then asked to see the manager and someone else came out to talk to us. When we asked the woman if she was the manager she said, "well, kind of, but not really, I just help the manager." We then asked again to see the manager. She went back to get him and came back to us and said the manager refused to see us and would not come out front. We then cancelled our reservation. As we were trying to find an Uber to get to another car rental location, another customer was going through the same run around and was being charged over $100 than what all her paperwork said. We call this unethical and bad business and will never recommend this company.3 locations in Chicago
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10256 W Zemke Blvd Suite 830 Chicago Il
+1 312 741 0788
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3901 Manheim Rd, Schiller Park
+1 847 671 4000
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Chicago Airport O'hare ORD
+1 847 635 8031
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Chicago O'hare Airport. On-airport. O'Hare International Airport. 10255 W Zemke BLVD, Suite 830
+1 323 593 7486
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1000 W Ohare Ave
+1 773 800 9898
5700 S Cicero Ave
+1 773 800 9898
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10255 W Zemke Rd, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
+1 847 635 8031
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4901 S Cicero Ave
+1 331 208 5100
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Chicago Airport O'hare ORD
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Good to know
Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
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Average price | $157/day |
Good deal | $120/day |
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| Pick-up location | Chicago |
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| Hire locations | 0 |
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