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Cheap Car Hire in Illinois from R668

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Illinois car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R1 223

Cheapest price per day

R668
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Popular car types in Illinois

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There are, in total, 18 098 car hire locations in Illinois that are operated by 396 companies. In the past week, large car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R668/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from Illinois hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R762+

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Compact

Compact

R792+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R767+

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Standard

Standard

R663+

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Full-size

Full-size

R668+

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SUV

SUV

R1 339+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 295+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 392+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 710+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 613+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R726+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R794+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

R889+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

R1 778+

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Best car hire deals found in Illinois

BMW X1R668/day
BMW X1
Found 08/20/26
Toyota FortunerR726/day
Toyota Fortuner
Found 08/20/26
Suzuki SwiftR762/day
Suzuki Swift
Found 08/20/26

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 25 days before pickup. The average price then is just R738/day – about 1 154% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Illinois?

In Illinois, the most affordable car hire company right now is Europcar, offering prices from just R29,63/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Hertz, with rates starting at R29,74/day.

What is the best car rental company in Illinois?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire 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
Budget
Budget
5.8
Europcar
Europcar
5.5

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

At Illinois, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R599. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 176 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 January, with an average daily rate of just R599. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 176 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

R599

February

R711

March

R860

April

R1 026

May

R1 106

June

R1 090

July

R1 176

August

R1 005

September

R930

October

R860

November

R1 037

December

R903

What car do most people hire in Illinois?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Illinois are the following: SUV cars (Chevrolet Blazer or similar), Premium cars (BMW X3 or similar), and Economy cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Illinois?

Avis has 21 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

21 locations
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National

8 locations
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Budget

21 locations
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Europcar

1 location
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Payless

2 locations
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Thrifty

14 locations
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Easirent

6 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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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Illinois?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 223/day when booking a car hire in Illinois. The absolute best deal a user found was for R788/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Aug. 15.

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

    From Routes Car & Truck Rentals you can hire a car in Illinois from about R8 562 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.

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

    You can potentially save up to 36% on a month-long rental by booking with Routes Car & Truck Rentals. Routes Car & Truck Rentals is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Illinois can cost you on average R36 696 a month or R1 223 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Car hires by fuel type in Illinois

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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

R57+

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