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SUV rental in Chicago
Rent an SUV in Chicago, Illinois, with Hertz and you can explore the Windy City in style, with plenty of room for everyone, including luggage. Reserve a five or seven-seater SUV to suit your needs, and discover all the latest models, ready to drive away from multiple convenient pick-up locations.
Collect your Chicago SUV rental from O’Hare International Airport on arrival, or from your nearest downtown outlet, and start your Chi-Town adventure. Get that premium Hertz service for less with a Gold Plus Rewards membership and take to the road in the vehicle you want.
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Where to rent an SUV in Chicago
Downtown & neighborhood locations
HLE's in Chicago for SUV rental
Popular SUV rental options in Chicago
Midsize SUV
- Model: Hyundai Santa Fe
Seats: 7
Doors: 5
Luggage space: 5 suitcases
MPG: 34
Large SUV
- Model: Chevrolet Suburban
Seats: 9
Doors: 5
Luggage space: 144.7 cubic feet
MPG: 17
Compact SUV
- Model: Nissan Kicks
Seats: 5
Doors: 5
Luggage space: 2 suitcases
MPG: 33
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Vans
If Chicago SUV rental still doesn’t offer enough space for passengers and luggage, look at van rental. Minivans, 12-passenger vans and 15-passenger vans give you all the room you need for any adventure.
Luxury Cars
Give your next trip that wow factor with luxury car rental in Chicago. Hit the open road in a sports car, for superior acceleration and premium handling, or drive in the lap of luxury with premium car rental.
Explore Chicago with your SUV rental
Chicago Botanic Garden
Get back to nature with a day trip to the Chicago Botanic Garden. This 385-acre beauty spot lies just over a 30-minute drive away when you rent a mid-size SUV in Chicago. So, pack up the family, a picnic and anything else you might need and head out to explore this urban oasis.
Discover 27 spectacular gardens, including the kid-favorite Nature Play Garden, the seasonal Butterflies & Blooms walk (open May through Labor Day), and the Model Railroad Garden (open May through October).
Learn what’s in bloom and go bird-spotting, take a cycle ride through miles of scenic trails, or download cards to play Garden bingo.
Milwaukee
Less than a two-hour drive away when you rent an SUV in Chicago lies Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Head over the state line and discover fascinating museums, from the Harley-Davidson Museum to the Milwaukee Art Museum.
There’s also Discovery World, an interactive science and technology center that’s great fun for kids and adults alike.
Tour the beautifully preserved historic Pabst Mansion, former home to no less than five archbishops. Catch a Brewers baseball game at the iconic American Family Field, or hit up a farmer’s market to sample some of the region’s finest produce.
Grand Rapids
The beauty of a full-size SUV rental from Chicago is that you can take a longer trip, with plenty of room for everyone – plus your overnight bags. Grand Rapids is around three hours from Chicago, with a scenic waterfront route that makes the journey as exciting as the destination.
Explore the gardens and tropical conservatory at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, or take in one of the rotating shows of Michigan artists at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
You can also follow the yellow brick road with a trip to the Judy Garland Museum, showcasing artworks and memorabilia associated with the iconic Wizard of Oz franchise.
SUV rental in Chicago FAQs
Can I rent an SUV in Chicago for a one-way trip?
Of course – there are thousands of Hertz locations across the U.S. This means you can arrange to collect your SUV rental from Chicago and return it to another convenient location for a one-way trip.
Can I book a long-term SUV rental in Chicago?
Yes – Hertz offers a variety of long-term rental options for SUVs in Chicago, including great deals with multi-month rental packages.
