Car Rental near Chicago South Loop

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Chicago - 18th St & Wabash Ave (CW9)

Address:

1830 S Wabash Ave,
Chicago, IL, Illinois, 60616, United States

Phone:

(1) 312-225-5396

Hours of Operation:

Sun 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Mon - Fri 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Holiday Hours:

2025
MEMORIAL DAY   May  26  closed
INDEPENDENCE DY   July  4  closed
LABOR DAY   September  1  closed
THANKSGIVING   November  27  closed
BLACK FRIDAY   November  28  08:00AM - 02:00PM
CHRISTMAS EVE   December  24  08:00AM - 02:00PM
CHRISTMAS DAY   December  25  closed
NEW YEARS EVE   December  31  08:00AM - 02:00PM

2026
NEW YEARS DAY   January  1  closed

Keydrop Location

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Location Information
Fastbreak Service
Proceed to Budget rental counter. Show your drivers license and identify yourself as a Fastbreak member. The Budget rental agent will provide you with your preprinted contract and keys.
General Directions
COUNTER: Office is located on S Wabash Ave between E 18th St and E Cullerton St.
CARS: On-site.
RETURNS: Same as pick-up.
After-hours Returns
Rental vehicle must be returned during office hours.

NOTE: Some locations may have a key drop available:

Drop Box Available: If the customer chooses to leave the vehicle, the customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages or theft of the vehicle may have incurred during after hours) until the contract can be closed on the following business day.

Drop Box NOT Available: If the location does not have a key drop box, the location does not permit vehicles to be left after closing hours. The customer should never lock or leave the keys inside the car. The customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages to or theft of the vehicle and locksmith fees if they choose to lock the keys in the car). The customer can either choose to return the car the next day the location is open OR change the Drop Off Location to the nearest Regional Airport. Customer is responsible for all charges related to the drop-off modification.

Budget Car Rental South Loop Chicago

When you’re in the Windy City for work or for a bit of sightseeing, a rental car will give you the freedom you need to enjoy your time in Chicago to the fullest. Budget’s car rental location in the Chicago South Loop area allows you to conveniently pick up your rental car and immediately begin taking in the sights. 

If you’d like to dip your toes into Lake Michigan, you can cruise to Oakwood Beach, just a short drive from our location. Spend a relaxing afternoon at the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art, taking in the displays.

Car rental in the South Loop in Chicago is simple with Budget. You can easily get to or from Budget in various ways, including by train. There’s a station on 18th Street, only a 15-minute walk from our office. When you’re all done with your rental, you can return it to Budget Car Rental at 18th St & Wabash or any other Budget location, including our nearby Chicago locations.

Full-Size Car

If you plan to drive from downtown Chicago to the Brookfield Zoo, to 12th Street Beach, and back again, a full-size car is a sensible choice to save on fuel.

 

Standard SUV

There’s nothing run-of-the-mill about a standard SUV. Get to Skydeck Chicago and the WNDR Musem with more space for your passengers’ legs and luggage with this vehicle.

Convertible

Add a little sparkle to your stay in Chicago with a convertible rental. When you cruise up to the Oak Street district for some luxury shopping, you’ll turn heads.

 

See Prices & Available Cars

To discover which cars are currently available at this location, enter your details (locations and dates) into our reservation form at the top of the page. You’ll be able to see prices and more information. Book your car rental in Chicago South Loop at Budget Car Rental located at 18th St & Wabash today.

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