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Illinois car hires 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 7 March 2026.

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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 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R855/day – about 1 338% less than the yearly average.

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 8.0/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.6/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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 R731. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 229 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 R731. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 229 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

R731

February

R830

March

R913

April

R955

May

R1 113

June

R1 163

July

R1 229

August

R1 096

September

R947

October

R988

November

R922

December

R963

Which car hire company has the most locations in Illinois?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 40 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Illinois at 16.

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 7 March 2026.

Alamo

5 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

40 locations

Sixt

5 locations

Avis

16 locations

National

6 locations

Budget

16 locations

Hertz

15 locations

Payless

2 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Illinois, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 March 2026.
  • 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 R9 260 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.

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