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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 335

Cheapest price per day

R1 443
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Popular car types in Illinois

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There are, in total, 18 113 car hire locations in Illinois that are operated by 395 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R1 443/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Illinois hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R1 443+

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Compact

Compact

R1 446+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 468+

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Standard

Standard

R1 644+

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Full-size

Full-size

R1 491+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 983+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 342+

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Premium

Premium

R2 058+

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Luxury

Luxury

R2 552+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R1 521+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 593+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 637+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

R1 787+

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Best car hire deals found in Illinois

Volkswagen VentoR1 443/day
Volkswagen Vento
Found 10/28/26
BMW 1 SeriesR1 446/day
BMW 1 Series
Found 10/28/26
Audi A3R1 468/day
Audi A3
Found 10/28/26

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 65 days before pickup. The average price then is just R707/day – about 1 196% 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 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
Europcar
Europcar
5.5
Payless
Payless
5.4

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 R516. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 199 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 R516. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 199 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

R516

February

R633

March

R749

April

R1 049

May

R1 132

June

R1 090

July

R1 199

August

R1 040

September

R907

October

R949

November

R774

December

R857

What car do most people hire in Illinois?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Illinois are the following: SUV cars (BMW X3 or similar), Economy cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar), and Premium cars (Audi A6 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Illinois?

Avis has 19 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

19 locations
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Budget

19 locations
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Europcar

1 location
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Payless

2 locations
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National

7 locations
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Thrifty

15 locations
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Easirent

7 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 335/day when booking a car hire in Illinois. The absolute best deal a user found was for R872/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Oct. 24.

  • 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 890 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 099 a month or R1 270 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 are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R149+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R156+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R149+

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