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Thrifty, Chicago Ohare International Airport Car hire

Thrifty 3000+ ratings, 25 reviews

Chicago, Illinois, United States

7.7 / 10 Good

Best Price Car Hire at Chicago O`Hare Airport(ORD)

Last updated on: January 4, 2026

Thrifty - Chicago Ohare International Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

10255 WEST ZEMKE ROAD,CHICAGO,IL,60666,US

Telephone

+18772830898

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Chicago Ohare International Airport car hire location is in terminal

You can arrive by airport light trail and locate Thrifty - Chicago Ohare International Airport car hire.

The rental offices are located at the Multi-Modal Facility (MMF) in the airport. After collecting your luggage, please follow the Airport Transit signs and take the train to the MMF station. Once you exit, follow the logos on the signs to reach the rental counter. Please note that car return also at this Facility.

Drop-off Instructions

Please return your vehicle to the Multi-Modal Facility (MMF) at the airport. Follow the "Car Rental Return" signs along the way. After returning the vehicle, take the Airport Transit System (ATS) train to your departure terminal. MMF location on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/e3ViZrf5hwpmGMZt9

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
06:00 -23:59
06:00 -23:59
06:00 -23:59
06:00 -23:59
06:00 -23:59
06:00 -23:59
06:00 -23:59

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)
Representative Car ModelsDeposit Amount(approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others.

Pack up ^
USD300-500030-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

20 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 20 - 24 years old with charge of USD 25 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

Original Driver's License in Latin/Roman Alphabet

Original Driver's Licenses printed in Latin/Roman alphabet (such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) are acceptable for car rental without the need for an International Driving Permit (IDP). Driver's licenses printed in a non-Roman alphabet (such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.

Original Japanese Driving Licence + Dealer translation

Translation templates provided by car rental companies, available online for free: https://jp.qeeq.com/tld-topic

Original South Korea Driving License (English version)

An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in United States

Additional Extras

Extras Prices
Extras Prices
Additional driver
Additional driver
Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.
USD 13/day
GPS rental
GPS rental
Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.
USD 16.99/day
Infant car seat rental
Infant car seat rental
Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months).
USD 13.99/day
capped at USD 98
Child car seat rental
Child car seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌
USD 13.99/day
capped at USD 98
Child booster seat rental
Child booster seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg
USD 13.99/day
capped at USD 91
Tire chains rental
Tire chains rental
Prices and inventory depend on local stores.
USD 18/day

Cross Border

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Depending on which countries to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Mexico, Canada
A vehicle can be driven across the Canadian border at any time, no matter what location it was rented from. It is recommended to have PERS coverage when using vehicle in cross border rentals for the US and Canada. The renter must have a valid driver's license and rental record to cross the border into Canada. Canadian law does require that everyone entering the country have a passport, so everyone in the vehicle must have the proper identification. If a renter (including a Canadian resident) is driving a U.S. rented (and licensed in the U.S.) vehicle to Canada, it can only be driven across the border for up to 30 days unless an extension is requested from Customs at the time of entry.

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess:

USD 0

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess:

USD 0

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Free Tank

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

3 km from Chicago O`Hare Airport

25.3 km from Chicago Midway Airport

32.3 km from DuPage Airport

Railway Stations

24.6 km from Millennium Station

Hotels

23.9 km from Warwick Allerton - Chicago

24.4 km from Hyatt Regency Chicago

Other Landmarks

23.8 km from Water Tower Chicago

23.8 km from 360 Chicago

23.9 km from Willis Tower

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 7.7 / 10 Good

  • Vehicle condition: 1.2
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 1.1
  • Spaciousness: 1.3
  • Counter staff: 1.0
  • Pick-up location: 1.0
  • Drop-off location: 1.3
  • Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
  • Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

  • S.Fenton

    Chicago

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    The scores say it all
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  • S.Lautier

    Chicago

    6.3 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    it was quite disappoint that the car supplied was a Tahoe, not a Yukon as ordered. I know this is simular as stated. but they we were told Thrifty don't even offer a Tahoe. so why even display they car for hire if not even available. also car was supplied to us quite dirty on the inside. we had to stop and clear the side windows as the passages in the rear couldn't see out of the windows.
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  • A.Miller

    Chicago

    9 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Despite us being delayed in immigration due to queues and not getting to the counter until two hours after pickup tome the vehicle was not initially ready. The staff at the counter offered me a mini van instead which I declined. I had to sit and wait approximately 30 minutes before a vehicle was found. Then the counter staff tried to sell me additional insurance I didn’t need as it was all covered through the AXA policy anyway.
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  • S.Ganesan

    Chicago

    8.3 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Well maintained vehicle Had it ready. I had to wait for 60 min before I could get to the counter
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  • David B

    Chicago

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Wait time was short and the car was better than expected.
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  • Berton Harold

    Chicago

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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  • Laura Joule

    Chicago

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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  • Page Kitty

    Chicago

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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  • Reg Moses

    Chicago

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    At the car pick-up, they briefly asked about the chosen model but did not specifically mention that it was not the one I selected. Having just gotten off the plane and queued for a long time to clear customs, I was too exhausted to deal with it. During the car return, I had some questions about unclear charges, and the staff very patiently explained them to me.
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  • Myrna Monroe

    Chicago

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Great service, smooth pick-up process
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  • Dempsey Aled(k)

    Chicago

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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  • Ellis Abbot(t)

    Chicago

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Got off the plane, took a bus directly to the rental location, the process was very quick
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  • Kirk North

    Chicago

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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  • Douglas Bunyan

    Chicago

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Picking up and returning the car was very fast.
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  • Bess Ralph

    Chicago

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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  • Nat Henrietta

    Chicago

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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  • Harlan Law

    Chicago

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Overall good, but a bit expensive, probably due to returning the car in a different location.
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  • Brook Horace

    Chicago

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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  • Arno Harriman

    Chicago

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    I am extremely satisfied with the overall service of the car rental company. In fact, this satisfaction exceeds my original expectations. I rented a car in Chicago and returned it in Los Angeles. The customer service at the Chicago O'Hare Airport rental company was very friendly and patient. Since my spoken English isn't very good, I printed my order beforehand. When I got to the counter, I handed them my printed order, highlighting the part about my pre-purchased insurance with a highlighter. The staff called someone over, and after a brief discussion, there were no issues. They didn't try to sell me any additional insurance. Interestingly, I originally booked a sedan, but the counter informed me that they were out of Nissan sedans and upgraded me for free to a high-end Nissan SUV with keyless start, which was fantastic. They charged an extra $200 on my credit card as a deposit and told me that it would be refunded the day after I returned the car. Surprisingly, the refund was processed immediately when I returned the car. The bill was clear, not a penny more or less. The return process was very convenient as well; the staff guided me to the parking area, did a quick inspection, and printed the receipt right there. I thought there would be more of an inspection, but the staff reassured me and told me I was good to go. Overall, I'm very satisfied, actually, extremely satisfied.
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  • Michell Pullman

    Chicago

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Very good
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  • Mavis Eveline

    Chicago

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Very satisfied
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  • Suzanne Clarissa

    Chicago

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    The service was average. They tried to sell me insurance, but I declined. They also pushed their toll service, similar to ETC, which was a bit of a scam. It cost around $20 per day and charged me over $200, but I only used it twice.
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  • Jerome Stephen

    Chicago

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Very satisfied. Located right under the MFF building. Clean environment, minimal waiting, the staff was very nice. They confirmed that I had already purchased full insurance, and there were no attempts to upsell. Everything was straightforward and smooth.
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  • Adelaide Rayleign

    Chicago

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Very good
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  • Milo Galbraith

    Chicago

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Satisfactory
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  • Fabian Victor

    Chicago

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Very efficient, the entire process took only four to five minutes.
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  • Ronald Augustus

    Chicago

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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  • Duke Jean

    Chicago

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Very good.
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  • Xaviera Swift

    Chicago

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    The staff recommended a toll package for $15 a day, but Chicago doesn't have many toll highways. I didn't buy it and just set the GPS to avoid toll roads. I drove for three days and visited most of the popular attractions without encountering any toll fees. Near O'Hare Airport, highways are often congested. If you didn’t purchase the full tank package, it’s better to fill up the tank elsewhere before getting on the highway; otherwise, you'll face half-hour traffic jams entering or exiting the highway. Plan your time accordingly.
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  • Malcolm Rutherford

    Chicago

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Satisfied
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  • Joanne Spencer

    Chicago

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Very satisfied.
    Read More >

  • Odelette Effie

    Chicago

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Very satisfied
    Read More >

  • Valentine Johnston(e)

    Chicago

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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  • Phil Adela

    Chicago

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    The vehicle was in good condition.
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  • Deborah Joshua

    Chicago

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    The overall service was smooth and seamless.
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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

10255 WEST ZEMKE ROAD,CHICAGO,IL,60666,US

What is the Telephone Number?

+18772830898

How to Pick up from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup Must-know?

The Thrifty - Chicago Ohare International Airport car hire location is in terminal

You can arrive by airport light trail and locate Thrifty - Chicago Ohare International Airport car hire.

The rental offices are located at the Multi-Modal Facility (MMF) in the airport. After collecting your luggage, please follow the Airport Transit signs and take the train to the MMF station. Once you exit, follow the logos on the signs to reach the rental counter. Please note that car return also at this Facility.

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

Please return your vehicle to the Multi-Modal Facility (MMF) at the airport. Follow the "Car Rental Return" signs along the way. After returning the vehicle, take the Airport Transit System (ATS) train to your departure terminal. MMF location on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/e3ViZrf5hwpmGMZt9

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car hire Store?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car hire Store?

20 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 20 - 24 years old with charge of USD 25 per day approximately.

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car hire Store?

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

  • For foreign renters, you need to bring:

    Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

    Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

    Original Driver's License in Latin/Roman Alphabet

    Original Driver's Licenses printed in Latin/Roman alphabet (such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) are acceptable for car rental without the need for an International Driving Permit (IDP). Driver's licenses printed in a non-Roman alphabet (such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.

    Original Japanese Driving Licence + Dealer translation

    Translation templates provided by car rental companies, available online for free: https://jp.qeeq.com/tld-topic

    Original South Korea Driving License (English version)

    An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.

  • For local renters, you need to bring:

    Full Driving License issued in United States

Additional Extras

  • Additional driver USD 13/day

    Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

  • GPS rental USD 16.99/day

    Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.

  • Infant car seat rental USD 13.99/day

    capped at USD 98

    Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months).

  • Child car seat rental USD 13.99/day

    capped at USD 98

    Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌

  • Child booster seat rental USD 13.99/day

    capped at USD 91

    Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg

  • Tire chains rental USD 18/day

    Prices and inventory depend on local stores.

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

  • Airports

    3 km from Chicago O`Hare Airport

    25.3 km from Chicago Midway Airport

    32.3 km from DuPage Airport

  • Railway Stations

    24.6 km from Millennium Station

  • Hotels

    23.9 km from Warwick Allerton - Chicago

    24.4 km from Hyatt Regency Chicago

  • Other Landmarks

    23.8 km from Water Tower Chicago

    23.8 km from 360 Chicago

    23.9 km from Willis Tower

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