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Cheap Car Hire in Illinois from R485

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 16/12 and drop-off date of 8/1. 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 hires in 2025

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 11 December 2025.

Most common car type

Standard
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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 11 December 2025.
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There are, in total, 17 599 car hire locations in Illinois that are operated by 368 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R485/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Illinois hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R746+

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Compact

Compact

R485+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R488+

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Full-size

Full-size

R792+

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SUV

SUV

R1 072+

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People carrier

People carrier

R953+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 207+

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Premium

Premium

R964+

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Luxury

Luxury

R616+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R792+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R803+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R934+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

R1 343+

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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:

Honda JazzR485/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Jazz
Found 12/09/25
Toyota AgyaR746/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Agya
Found 12/09/25
Renault CapturR752/day
4
M
A/C
Renault Captur
Found 12/09/25

Best car hire deals found in Illinois

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Illinois. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Illinois with an average daily rate of R846. Data was last updated on 11 December 2025.
Honda JazzR485/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Jazz
Found 12/09/25
Ford FocusR488/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Focus
Found 12/09/25
Mercedes-Benz E-ClassR616/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Found 12/09/25

Cheapflights insights for Illinois car hires

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Illinois, make your reservation 87 days before pickup. The average price then is just R833/day – about 1 321% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Illinois?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Illinois is Alamo (rated 7.9/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.5/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
7.9
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.5
Sixt
Sixt
6.8
Avis
Avis
6.4

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

At Illinois, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R731. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 266 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Illinois, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R731. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 266 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R782

February

R731

March

R909

April

R977

May

R1 139

June

R1 181

July

R1 266

August

R1 122

September

R969

October

R1 011

November

R935

December

R918

Which car hire company has the most locations in Illinois?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 42 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Illinois at 28.

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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 11 December 2025.

Alamo

4 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

42 locations
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Sixt

5 locations
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Avis

22 locations
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National

7 locations
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Budget

22 locations
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Hertz

28 locations
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Payless

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Illinois, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 December 2025.

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

    From Alamo you can hire a car in Illinois from about R11 311 per week on average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Illinois.

Car hires by fuel type in Illinois

Browse car hires by fuel type in Illinois. Deals were last updated on 11 December 2025.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Illinois. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R56+

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