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Illinois car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$75

Cheapest price per day

$65
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Popular car types in Illinois

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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Illinois this past week from 18,105 hire locations out of 396 hire agencies. Prices for a Illinois small car hire start from $65/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

$65+

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Compact

Compact

$66+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$74+

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Standard

Standard

$106+

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Full-size

Full-size

$74+

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People mover

People mover

$131+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$144+

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Premium

Premium

$100+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$139+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$69+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$92+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$93+

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Best car rental deals found in Illinois

Toyota Corolla$65/day
Toyota Corolla
Found 08/26/26
Nissan Leaf$66/day
Nissan Leaf
Found 08/26/26
Hyundai Tucson$69/day
Hyundai Tucson
Found 08/26/26

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 59 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $81/day on average when booked 59 days ahead, which saves you 42% 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 Hertz, offering prices from just $72.01/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is National, with rates starting at $72.06/day.

What is the best car rental company in Illinois?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Illinois is Avis (rated 6.4/10). National (rated 5.9/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
6.4
National
National
5.9
Europcar
Europcar
5.5
Payless
Payless
5.3

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 $60 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $132. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$60

February

$83

March

$100

April

$95

May

$109

June

$119

July

$132

August

$116

September

$75

October

$87

November

$84

December

$86

What car do most people hire in Illinois?

SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV, for example) are the most popular in Illinois. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) and Pick-up truck (Toyota Tacoma) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Illinois.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Illinois?

Avis has 22 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Payless has the second-highest number of locations in Illinois at 2.

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Top rental agencies in Illinois

Avis

22 locations
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National

9 locations
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Europcar

1 location
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Payless

2 locations
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Thrifty

18 locations
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Easirent

8 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.1

TravelCar

1 location
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Rhodium

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Illinois?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $75/day when booking a car hire in Illinois. The absolute best deal a user found was for $54/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Aug. 22.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Illinois for a week from Routes Car & Truck Rentals?

    Routes Car & Truck Rentals is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Illinois. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $460 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Illinois for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car rental in Illinois is $1,971 ($66/day) on average.

Car rentals by fuel type in Illinois

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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 ($61+).

Electric

Electric

$61+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$65+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$84+

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