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Cheap Car Hire in Illinois from R566

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 3/2 and drop-off date of 3/3. 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 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 22 January 2026.

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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 22 January 2026.
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There are, in total, 17 621 car hire locations in Illinois that are operated by 369 companies. In the past week, medium car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R566/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Illinois hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R722+

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Compact

Compact

R780+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R566+

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Full-size

Full-size

R767+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 046+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 151+

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Premium

Premium

R1 169+

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Luxury

Luxury

R750+

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Convertible

Convertible

R1 222+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 215+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R623+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R737+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R767+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

R1 102+

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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:

GWM Ora Good CatR722/day
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GWM Ora Good Cat
Found 01/20/26
Audi A3R780/day
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Audi A3
Found 01/21/26

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 R808. Data was last updated on 22 January 2026.
Ford FocusR566/day
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Ford Focus
Found 01/20/26
Hyundai TucsonR623/day
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Hyundai Tucson
Found 01/20/26
Toyota YarisR722/day
2
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Toyota Yaris
Found 01/20/26

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 87 days before pickup. The average price then is just R808/day – about 1 272% 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 7.6/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
7.9
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.6
Sixt
Sixt
6.8
Avis
Avis
6.3

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 R710. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 216 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 R710. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 216 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

R726

February

R710

March

R873

April

R947

May

R1 094

June

R1 135

July

R1 216

August

R1 077

September

R931

October

R971

November

R906

December

R947

Which car hire company has the most locations in Illinois?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 41 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 22 January 2026.

Alamo

4 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

41 locations
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Sixt

4 locations
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Avis

18 locations
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National

5 locations
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Hertz

28 locations
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Budget

17 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 22 January 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 R12 227 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. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Illinois. Deals were last updated on 22 January 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Illinois. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R62+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R84+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R62+

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