Best Car Rental Chicago

Quick Jump links to Chicago

Nicknamed the Windy City, Chicago was founded in 1833 between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River. It is an important city for industry and O?Hare Airport is the second busiest in the world with more than 45 million visitors arriving per year. The first ever skyscraper was built in Chicago and many can now be seen in the city. Politically it is a strong place for the Democrats and was home for some time to Barrack Obama.

Things to Do in Chicago

There is a 150 foot Ferris wheel that attracts many visitors each year and the city is one of the Midwest?s main visitor destinations largely thanks to the Navy Pier. Concerts and architecture can both be found in Millennium Park and in the winter there is a large skating rink. Many visitors tour the city often on a river boat or tour bus and to get a bird?s eye view of the city there is the Skydeck in Willis Tower ? once Sears Tower or the Hancock Observatory. Many of the attractions such as the zoo are free making it a cheaper option for many holiday makers.

History of Chicago

Chicago was founded in 1832 although it is recorded in the 17th Century due to the French explorers and fur traders. Before that there had been thousands of years of history with indigenous dwellers ? the Potawatomi being the tribe before it was claimed by America. The flag shows its history with the two blue stripes showing north and south of the river and the red stars recording historical events.

Car Hire in Chicago

Once in Chicago there are plenty of places to visit and driving is not an issue. Car hire in Chicago is easy and there are many companies that have branches there. To make sure that you are not looking for a car once you arrive it will be possible to book in advance by visiting www.tripindicator.com and booking before you leave. The advantage this gives is the fact that by booking in advance you are more likely to get the car you want. Prices compare favorably with the companies that are based in Chicago.