Car rental at Chicago Midway Airport
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Cheap car rentals at Chicago Midway Airport
| Economy | $138/day |
| Compact | $150/day |
| Intermediate | $155/day |
| Standard | $172/day |
| Full-size | $172/day |
| Full-size SUV | $260/day |
| Pick-up truck | $159/day |
| Compact SUV | $178/day |
| Standard SUV | $184/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $186/day |
Top tips for hiring a car at Chicago Midway Airport
- Car rentals at Chicago Midway Airport offer a cheap and fast way to travel from the airport to Downtown Chicago. You’ll also enjoy the flexibility to visit other parts of the city, particularly if you want to explore the city’s hidden gems, such as museums and restaurants. Besides giving you a flexible schedule, a car rental will allow you to save time and money. You’ll save yourself the hassle of waiting for buses or taxis to arrive, and there are no hidden surprise taxi bills after arriving at your destination. Discover more exciting attractions around town, feel the local ambiance with a drive down the Strip. Be sure to comfortably move from place to place without having to hop onto buses with your luggage.
- Renting a car is recommended over public transportation options from the Chicago Midway Airport, as the train is the only public means available to the Downtown Chicago area. However, the airport provides the N62 Archer bus for overnight trips. If you are trying to get anywhere else in Chicago, a car rental at Chicago Midway Airport comes in handy if you want to be sure of reaching your desired spots.
- Before you return your car rental to Chicago Midway Airport, remember to fill up the gas tank in your Chicago Midway car rental before arriving, since the gas stations close to the airport are costly. When you reach the airport, look out for signs for the rental car companies, proceed to drop the keys in the dropbox, and you’re on your way. The staff will tell you where to park. From there, you will see the signs indicating the different car rental companies where you can return your car. Once you’ve returned the vehicle, proceed to the main lobby, and wait for ground transportation to the airport.
- A good bet to avoid delays in pick-ups and drop-offs of a rental car at the Chicago Midway Airport is to it between mid and late morning. The airport is busy mainly between 5 am and 8.30 am and 3 pm and 6 pm on weekdays. If your flight arrives these times, you’ll land to lengthy lines at the security gates. Still, if you choose to fly in later in the day, expect to get the domino effect of delays, with the buildup extending into the evening. If you’re departing on Tuesday or Wednesday, consider returning the rental car between 9 am and noon and avoid the TSA lines.
- 25% of our users found a car hire at Chicago Midway Airport for $149 or less
- Book your car hire at Chicago Midway Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Chicago Midway Airport
Where are the car rental companies located at Chicago Midway?
For your Chicago Midway Airport car rental, there are about 10 car rental companies to choose from. The airport boasts a new, off-site rental car facility that houses all their rental car company options. There’s a shuttle system that operates around the clock to help you access this facility, making pick-ups and drop-offs at a minute-minute interval. It’s worth noting that companies such as National, Enterprise, and Alamo have in-terminal counters for their arriving customers. However, clients will still have to use a shuttle to access their cars from the new facility.
What type of documentation is required to rent a car at Chicago Midway?
Any renter and the additional driver must be aged 21 or older and should provide a valid driver's license along with photo identification. Also, you’ll need a major credit card or debit card in your name to make payments.
Which are the best car models for Chicago?
Michigan Midway car rental offers the best means to see the sights of this sprawling city on the shores of Lake Michigan. The best car model to rent depends on the type of vacation and your preferences. If you’re visiting the city with your family during winter, consider an SUV as it has a four-wheel-drive capability to maneuver through bad weather. If you’re here for a short weekend, a compact car comes in handy.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Chicago Midway Airport?
On average a rental car at Chicago Midway Airport costs $149 per day.
What is the best rental car company at Chicago Midway Airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company at Chicago Midway Airport is Budget (6.0, 58 reviews).
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Chicago Midway Airport?
The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Chicago Midway Airport to off-airport locations is Alamo.
Chicago Midway Airport car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3
Very Good
102 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
8.0
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Drop off was the only positive to this experience. Park the car and go.Cons:
Pricing was terrible. The time it took to be able to talk to staff after an 11 hour flight was terrible. Car selection was terrible.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Pick up was easy and the person that helped me was considerate. Drop off was easy and the person who received the drop off was fantastic!8.0 Very Good
Feb 2021
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The guy at midway airport was really nice. They were very quick and efficient too.Cons:
I did notice that there was a bunch sticky stuff in the back seat when I got to Kentucky. It didn’t come from me as the only thing I put in the backseat was my suitcase, so I’m a little disappointed with the cleanliness of the vehicle. Also the vehicle itself shakes a lot when you get up to 70mph, and overall I wasn’t impressed with the Ford Ecosport.10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
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good service and new clean roomy car10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2020
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The car was greatCons:
They should pay for tolls10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2020
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The car was greatCons:
They should pay for tollsAlamo
8.0
Very Good
195 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.1
Value for money
7.9
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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I have been over charged4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2021
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The lady at drop of made up for it thanks Ashley also Mr Justin Kay did awesome getting me a car at pick upCons:
The lady at the front desk was rude and lie on me and about my conduct10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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The car was ready when we got there. The car was clean & in great shape.Cons:
I'm always looking for cheaper prices. However, the service was wonderful.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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No spare tire or jack9.6 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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Nothing2.8 Poor
Jul 2020
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Customer service and location employees should be in the same page as far as the company's rules and regulations.Budget
6.0
Okay
113 reviewsCleanliness
6.9
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.8
Value for money
5.5
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4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
4.0 Mediocre
Sep 2022
2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Okay location, but lines were longCons:
Lines were too long. THEY CAHARGED ME $71 for returning it less than one hour after the scheduled time10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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If the third party insurance coverage is some how indicated on the renters reservation so coverage is clear to agents.4.0 Mediocre
Feb 2021
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It was the correct vehicleCons:
Match pricing between online and return. Differential was $200 more than advertised and caused a fight with the checkout clerk.Hertz
5.9
Fair
212 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.6
Value for money
5.9
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Jan 2022
2.0 Poor
Dec 2022
4.0 Mediocre
Dec 2021
2.0 Poor
May 2021
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NothingCons:
Everything. I will dispute tge charge. My husband and i have rebted nany cars and this is the worst worst worst experience ever.4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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The car smelled smoky the longer we had it. It smelled ok at first but the longer we had it the worse it got. I think a partial refund would be appropriate. Regards, Steve SmuckerDollar
5.2
Fair
184 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.3
Value for money
5.4
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Jun 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2021
2.0 Poor
May 2021
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The staff in the lot at pickup was friendly and helpful in figuring out the confusion from the mistake a the counter. The staff at drop off was friendly and helpful. Both of these staff were Hertz employees as they were handling the car pickup and dropoff.Cons:
The counter staff assigned the same car to me as to someone else. There was confusion as to who was supposed to be in the car. The counter staff added insurance that I did not want to the charges. They did not ask me; I never take the insurance. When I questioned the higher amount, she said it was due to a deposit that would be returned to me. When I called customer service to address the situation, "William" told me that there was nothing he could do to help and I would need to follow some 10 step process on a web site to submit a complaint. We normally rent from Hertz. I will never us Dollar again.4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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Hard to find the car. Was parked in a lot marked with another agency. No instruction at all on the basics of the car. Never told how to operate the plate pass. Directions for drop off were incorrect. Never could get through through when I called for a question.Cons:
See above8.0 Very Good
May 2021
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The staff at the Chicago office went out of their way to help me choose the right vehicle. Pleasant experience. At Denver, not so much.Payless
6.6
Okay
58 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.7
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9.6 Wonderful
Dec 2017
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The drop off went smooth and the employees at the location by Midway airport in Chicago were very sweet and helpful.2.0 Poor
Nov 2017
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Never AGAIN!Cons:
NEVER AGAIN! This was booked less than a week before for car to be picked up on the Wed eve of Thanksgiving. They failed to disclose that they were not located with the other rental car companies at the airport, and that you have to take a 2nd shuttle that you call for to get to their lot. I started calling at 4:30pm and after 30 minutes of calling with no answer (once someone answered and hung up the phone), I took a cab to their lot only to find they were closed!!!! Took cab back to the airport and rented from Alamo, and the charge ended up being $110 less then Payless for the 3 day rental.6.8 Okay
Jun 2017
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Late model car provided. Quick check-out, check-in.Cons:
Surprised by non-airport location. Long wait for pickup vehicle. Off-airport location with 5:00 pm closing time weekdays. Car needed exterior wash.7.6 Good
May 2017
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Clean car. Quick return. Good value.Cons:
Pick up/return not with other companies.7.6 Good
May 2017
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The price was affordable...staff was pleasant. Car was clean.Cons:
They don't tell you that you have to take a second shuttle from the first shuttle at Midway. The pick up office is so tiny, my luggage had to be brought in each piece at a time, since it wouldn't fit through the doorway. Only 2 people could wait in the office, it was so small. The parking lot does not have a drive to drop off car, so you just park it anywhere. No one tells you to write down your own mileage and bring it to the desk.9.6 Wonderful
Apr 2017
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Clean well maintained and comfortable. Drove to NYC and back to Chicago for a wedding and was very happy.Cons:
Drop off was a bit long but not due yo employees but very rude customer. Handled well by person checking us in.Avis
6.4
Okay
45 reviewsCleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.2
Value for money
5.8
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2.0 Poor
Sep 2023
6.0 Okay
May 2021
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Nice car and very clean. Drop off was easyCons:
Price with add ons is ridiculous Pick up was horrible at Midway desk with only two agents working neither of whom was trying very hard to move the line. I was only 4 people back and had to wait 45 minutes to get to the counter.2.0 Poor
Feb 2021
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No the staff was rude the lady tried to get me to down grade for the same price and when I told her I chose one of the most expensive categories she got upset and said we’ll wait 45 mins till a car is readyCons:
They charged hidden fees that weren’t really put out there.4.4 Mediocre
Oct 2019
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Drop off staff was friendly and helpfulCons:
The car should of been cleaned, it smelled like cigarettes, they didn’t have the mid size car we rented, they only had suv8.0 Very Good
Oct 2019
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The staff was friendly and efficientCons:
I don't have any negative feedback. The process went smoothly10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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The staff was very goodCons:
The vehicle.Thrifty
5.4
Fair
69 reviewsCleanliness
6.3
Comfort
5.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.7
Value for money
5.5
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2.0 Poor
Aug 2020
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Never know. HaD to cancel due to covid 19 banCons:
no freaking covid 194.4 Mediocre
Jul 2020
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The pickup took way to long. I saw another company process 4 customers while I was getting my car. The drop off was easy, however my return didn't get processed so I started getting charged for additional days after I turned my car in.2.0 Poor
Mar 2020
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NOTHING!Cons:
I am furious.... I rented a car and never received a confirmation email nor was there a reservation when I got to the airport. AND they didn't have any available cars. I had to rent a car from Alamo for $200+ and it took so long that I still missed my business meeting. I will literally never use kayak again.2.8 Poor
Nov 2019
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NothingCons:
I lost money on this deal. The rental car company did not acknowledge the 65 dollars that I paid online with kayak and no one is retuning that amount to men they charged me separately for the whole thing. Feel cheated3.6 Poor
Oct 2019
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No, the staff was not super helpful. We waited at least 40 minutes for a car after reserving one. They had a car available that was a step up for an upgrade and in my opinion, they should have offered it to us for the same price since they didn't have a car for us. Dropping our car off was very quick.Cons:
Complimentary upgrade since they had no car for us.4.4 Mediocre
Oct 2019
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Staff was very nice and helpfulCons:
Cleanliness of vehicalAirport Van
4.4
Mediocre
42 reviewsCleanliness
4.4
Comfort
4.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.3
Value for money
4.5
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8.0 Very Good
Mar 2020
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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.4.4 Mediocre
Dec 2019
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Cheap priceCons:
A clean car with all the body parts. Clearer information regarding closing time up front instead of at counter.2.0 Poor
Oct 2019
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This is an unethical company. They did not honor their written rental confirmation and left me stranded without a rental car at Midway Airport, and nearly every other car rental company was without vehicles. They provided no justification for failing to live up to their written commitment. Avoid this company!4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2019
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The driver from the rental shuttle stop to their off- offsite location was congenial.Cons:
Tires on van were truly bald. Had it not been a cool weekend we woulda had a blow out. Not exaggerating—they had like 0-1 42nds left on them. Van was dirty, lots of stains on light gray fabric seats. Had no head rests in middle row, they’d been removed. We drove it all over middle of Illinois from Chicago and it was not comfortable or safe in the back for our kids without anything to rest head on/protect neck in middle row.2.0 Poor
Oct 2019
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Nothing. One of the worst experiences I’ve ever had with the rental car agency.Cons:
They could have the van I rented. Instead I had to then take a shuttle back to the terminal and go through the process of having to rent another van from another company. It was ridiculous.2.4 Poor
Oct 2019
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You have to take shuttle to the rental car mall, then call and wait 20 mind for another shuttle to get to AVR. And to return the car after 4pm you have to Uber from AVR to airport. Very inconvenient.National
7.0
Good
13 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
6.0
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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.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2018
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GMC Arcadia has a very nice smooth ride and customer service was professional.8.0 Very Good
Sep 2017
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Great customer service..10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2016
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I rented from Icarus cars from several dealer this trip. National was the only one that actually had the car I reserved when I arrived, and did not jerk me around. Also, no line at midway (but the others had long lines...).Kyte
8.4
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Easirent
4.7
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5700 S Cicero Ave
+1 773 800 9898
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4901 S Cicero Ave
+1 331 208 5100
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2016
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Awesome people. Great prices. Clean reliable vehicle.Cons:
No complaints.2.0 Poor
Dec 2016
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"Reserved" online. It was not made clear that the company was offsite or that a credit card number was necessary to hold the car. Our flight arrived nearly 2 hours late. We took the shuttle to the rental counter only to realize Economy was in a different location. Called both the local number and the toll-free number and got no answer. By the time my phone calls caught up with me it was 12:30 am and the message was that they would hold the car until 10:00. So now we were stuck at Midway. Luckily we were able to rent anothe car but had to cram 6 adults with luggage into 1 car instead of 2 and had to pay a premium price. I would not use Economy again.5.6 Fair
Dec 2015
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The employees of the company are friendly and helpful. The car was new and comfortable.Cons:
The company has a hidden "mandatory" roadside assistance fee of $100. It is NOT printed on any of the paperwork, nor or is there a notification when making the reservation on Kayak. It doubled the price of my rental, but there was 0 communication upfont. I reserve thru Kayak all the time and expect they would be disappointed in the hidden costs as well.2.0 Poor
Nov 2015
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Nothing.Cons:
Worst company ever. Told me they gave out all of their cars the night before thanksgiving and they didn't have any car to give me for my reservation. Had to rent from Avis for $260.00 for 1 day when my reservation with Economy was for $70.00One location in Chicago Midway Airport
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5225 West 79th Street
+1 708 924 9776
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Good to know
Most popular agency | Alamo |
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Most popular car type | Economy |
Average price | $149/day |
Good deal | $149/day |