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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 272

Cheapest price per day

R1 172
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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 65 days before pickup. The average price then is just R700/day – about 1 166% 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 R22,71/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at R26,43/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). Budget (rated 5.8/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
6.4
Budget
Budget
5.8
National
National
5.6
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 R517. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 200 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 R517. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 200 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

R517

February

R633

March

R742

April

R1 050

May

R1 133

June

R1 092

July

R1 200

August

R1 042

September

R967

October

R908

November

R917

December

R858

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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Budget

21 locations
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National

8 locations
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Europcar

1 location
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Payless

2 locations
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Thrifty

15 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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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 272/day when booking a car hire in Illinois. The absolute best deal a user found was for R819/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Sep. 26.

  • 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 901 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 R38 145 a month or R1 272 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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