Over the past three or four years, I have taken trips to Chicago on a handful of occasions. The trips that I have taken to Chicago have been a mixture of business and personal trips. My latest trip to Chicago was a business visit about three and a half months ago.

Since I have been to Chicago several times, I have picked up a variety of tips on making travel there as easy as possible. One thing that I have done on every trip to Chicago is getting a car rental. Whether I’m there for business or personal reasons, having a rental car is the most efficient way to get around the city of Chicago. Additionally, if you make your reservation ahead of time, a rental car is also the most economical way to get around Chicago during your trip.

From my personal experience, the best thing you can do is get online and make your car rental reservation prior to your trip. Not only will this save you money, but it will also allow you to have a rental car waiting at the Chicago airport for you when you arrive.