Chicago Car Rental Guide
On this page, you will find information about the car rental possibilities in Chicago as well as the general car rental and driving restrictions valid in the United States.
Driving Restrictions
In the United States, traffic is on the right and overtaking on the left. The legal driving age is 16. All passengers must use seatbelts at all times. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.8‰.
You are advised to turn your headlights on when driving, even at daytime. Driving with parking lights only is illegal.
When a school bus stops and its red lights are flashing, it means that traffic travelling in both directions must stop. A flashing red traffic light means you must come to a complete stop and check that the road is clear before proceeding. Traffic lights go from red to green with no intermediate amber light.
It is illegal to park on a pedestrian crossing, within an intersection or within 6 metres of these. Do not park within 6 metres of a Stop sign, a Yield sign or traffic light. Double-parking and parking along a red or yellow curb are illegal. Vehicles must always be parked in the direction of traffic.
Speed Limits:| Area | Speed |
| Towns | 50KM/H |
| Highways | 100KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police/fire/ambulance: 911
Road Tolls
There are tolls for roads, bridges and tunnels in the United States, but generally, they are very low. Tickets are issued upon entrance to the toll road and the toll is based on the distance you travel.
About Chicago
Chicago is the City That Works. It boasts the highest building in North America and one of the largest office buildings in the world. It is a wonderful mix of great architecture and beautiful lake views, but also blues houses and jazz clubs. There are many restaurants and cafes in the city, offering something to all tastes.
Art lovers will find plenty to do in Chicago, starting with the world-class Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Contemporary Art. There are many art festivals organised in the city throughout the year. Chicago is also home to a great variety of museums.
The Loop is the heart of downtown, with its shopping streets and architectural landmarks.
Population: 2,896,016
Country: United States of America
Time Zone: GMT - 6 (-5 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 312 inside the Loop, 773 outside
Monetary unit: American Dollar
