Any Off Airport Rental cars near ORD?
Nov 13, 2010, 11:22 am
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Any Off Airport Rental cars near ORD?
I need a One Way rental car (1 day) to central ILL. Best I could find from ORD agencies about $235. I know lots of taxes and fees at ORD.
Is there an off airport agency within walking distance of metro station that I could pick up a one way car?
I have done this in PHX often and save $50 -75 for an extra 10-15 min of time.
I will not have bags as spouse can stay at terminal, gather bags, and meet me curbside.
Thanks
Is there an off airport agency within walking distance of metro station that I could pick up a one way car?
I have done this in PHX often and save $50 -75 for an extra 10-15 min of time.
I will not have bags as spouse can stay at terminal, gather bags, and meet me curbside.
Thanks
Nov 13, 2010, 7:11 pm
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Not that I've found. Instead of making it easy like that, the rental car taxes are assessed on any rental in the area, not just at the airport. I live in Chicago and I've ended up going to ORD to get rental cars a couple times because it was cheaper than going to a local location.
Nov 14, 2010, 7:18 pm
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That's not true - airport charges are not added to your vehicle rental if you pick it up at a non-airport location. For example, with Avis, try making a reservation with a pickup at O'Hare or at a city location (downtown or on Broadway) and you will see the difference. I have done this many times.
Back to the OP, I know that Avis has a downtown location but realistically it is about an hour (including L and walking time) from O'Hare to the facility and then you have to drive back out to O'Hare). I am not sure it is worth saving the money - maybe others can let you know about rental companies closer to O'Hare.
Back to the OP, I know that Avis has a downtown location but realistically it is about an hour (including L and walking time) from O'Hare to the facility and then you have to drive back out to O'Hare). I am not sure it is worth saving the money - maybe others can let you know about rental companies closer to O'Hare.
Nov 14, 2010, 9:23 pm
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That's not true - airport charges are not added to your vehicle rental if you pick it up at a non-airport location. For example, with Avis, try making a reservation with a pickup at O'Hare or at a city location (downtown or on Broadway) and you will see the difference. I have done this many times.
Nov 15, 2010, 3:46 pm
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Found a local Hertz deal
I found a Hertz local edition on 2170 S. Mannheim, just a block or two north of Touhy (in Des Plaines). And a good thing there is a Radisson on corner of Mannheim and Touhy - so can shuttle from airport. With good tip and maybe even eat at the Longhorn steakhouse at hotel - should not be an issue to use shuttle and walk to Hertz.
Cost for the one day, one way rental was $90 less - so worth the extra likely 20 time for me.
And thanks to a Flyertalker who lives nearby, he will go by and check out the situation.
Remember, Local Edition sites have restricted hours, so be sure your flights work within their time schedule.
Thanks all for comments
Cost for the one day, one way rental was $90 less - so worth the extra likely 20 time for me.
And thanks to a Flyertalker who lives nearby, he will go by and check out the situation.
Remember, Local Edition sites have restricted hours, so be sure your flights work within their time schedule.
Thanks all for comments
Nov 15, 2010, 6:28 pm
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Radisson is ~125 yards from the Hertz location you mentioned. There is also an Advantage car rental sign next to the Hertz location but I think that is an Advantage car sales lot and not a rental facility.