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Cheap Car Rentals in Illinois from $114

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Illinois with a pick-up date of 28/2 and drop-off date of 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Illinois car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Illinois. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 January 2026.

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Full-size
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Popular car types in Illinois

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Illinois and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 10 January 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Illinois this past week from 17,606 hire locations out of 368 hire agencies. Prices for a Illinois small car hire start from $114/day. Check out available deals for 8 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

$136+

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Compact

Compact

$114+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$115+

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Full-size

Full-size

$145+

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People mover

People mover

$192+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$195+

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Premium

Premium

$168+

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Luxury

Luxury

$135+

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Convertible

Convertible

$220+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

$132+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$205+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$127+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$132+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$154+

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Here are the best Illinois small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Illinois medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Illinois large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Illinois SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Nissan Versa Note$114/day
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Holden Barina$136/day
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Best car rental deals found in Illinois

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Illinois. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Illinois with an average daily rate of $155. Data was last updated on 10 January 2026.
Nissan Versa Note$114/day
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Nissan Versa Note
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Toyota Prius$115/day
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Toyota Prius
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Kia Niro$127/day
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Kia Niro
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Cheapflights insights for Illinois car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Illinois, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Illinois?

Book your rental car in Illinois 55 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $77/day on average when booked 55 days ahead, which saves you 47% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Illinois?

In Illinois, the most affordable car hire company right now is Routes Car & Truck Rentals, offering prices from just $79.76/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Dollar, with rates starting at $178.06/day.

What is the best car rental company in Illinois?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Illinois is Alamo (rated 7.9/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.6/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
7.9
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.6
Sixt
Sixt
6.8
Avis
Avis
6.3

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Illinois?

Planning to hire a car in Illinois? January is the cheapest month, costing about $65 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $126. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$65

February

$67

March

$86

April

$90

May

$95

June

$112

July

$126

August

$100

September

$78

October

$91

November

$87

December

$88

Which car hire company has the most locations in Illinois?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 36 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Illinois at 20.

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Top rental agencies in Illinois

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Illinois known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Illinois. Reviews were last updated on 10 January 2026.

Alamo

3 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

36 locations
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Sixt

4 locations
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Avis

13 locations
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National

4 locations
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Budget

12 locations
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Hertz

20 locations
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Payless

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Illinois, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 January 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Illinois for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Illinois. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $1,388 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Illinois?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Illinois check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

Car rentals by fuel type in Illinois

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Illinois. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Illinois. Deals were last updated on 10 January 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Illinois. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($75+).

Electric

Electric

$75+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$101+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$115+

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