Cheapflights insights for Champaign car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Champaign, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Champaign?
For the best savings on car hire in Champaign, make your reservation 57 days before pickup. The average price then is just R682/day – about 877% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Champaign?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Champaign is Alamo (rated 8.4/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.6/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Alamo
8.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.6
Hertz
6.4
Thrifty
5.2
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Champaign?
Planning to hire a car in Champaign? January is the cheapest month, costing about R865 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 363. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R865
February
R1 031
March
R1 164
April
R1 197
May
R1 347
June
R1 330
July
R1 363
August
R1 247
September
R1 181
October
R1 114
November
R981
December
R1 081
What car do most people hire in Champaign?
SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Champaign. Compact cars (Kia Soul or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Honda Fit or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Champaign?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. National has the second-highest number of locations in Champaign at 1.
Top rental agencies in Champaign
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Champaign known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Champaign. Reviews were last updated on 9 October 2026.
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Alamo
1 location
Alamo Locations in Champaign
Overview
Locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,8
Comfort
7,6
Overall
7,6
Pick-up/drop-off
7,6
Value
7,0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Champaign
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Locations
Hertz
5 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7,3
Comfort
7,5
Overall
6,4
Pick-up/drop-off
6,6
Value
6,2
Hertz Locations in Champaign
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Locations
Thrifty
1 location
Thrifty Locations in Champaign
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Locations
Dollar
1 location
Dollar Locations in Champaign
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Locations
Easirent
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
5,2
Comfort
5,3
Overall
4,5
Pick-up/drop-off
4,5
Value
5,1
Easirent Locations in Champaign
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Locations
National
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
2,0
Comfort
2,0
Overall
2,0
Pick-up/drop-off
2,0
Value
2,0
National Locations in Champaign
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Locations
Sunnycars
1 location
Sunnycars Locations in Champaign
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Champaign, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 October 2026.
Can I rent a car for a month in Champaign?
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Champaign for a month is certainly possible.
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