Chicago isn't generally considered to have an ultra-high cost of living relative to its coastal, urban counterparts. But the Midwestern city is the most expensive major city if you need to rent a car.

Throughout the pandemic, the travel industry has been in turmoil—especially with rental cars, due to shortages that led to a car rental apocalypse. With things getting back to a new normal, travelers ...

The holidays are here, and with them come family vacations, road trips, get-togethers and other fun travel plans. It's also no surprise that some places are just going to be more expensive this year, ...