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 6 October 2026.
Most popular company | Routes Car & Truck Rentals |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | R1 328 |
Cheapest price per day | R1 086 |
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 1 164% 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 Avis (rated 6.4/10). Budget (rated 5.8/10) 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 R516. 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 R516. 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
R516
February
R633
March
R741
April
R1 050
May
R1 133
June
R1 091
July
R1 200
August
R1 041
September
R966
October
R908
November
R916
December
R858
Which car hire company has the most locations in Illinois?
Avis has 11 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Payless has the second-highest number of locations in Illinois at 2.
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 6 October 2026.
Avis
Avis Locations in Illinois
Budget
Budget Locations in Illinois
National
National Locations in Illinois
Europcar
Europcar Locations in Illinois
Payless
Payless Locations in Illinois
Thrifty
Thrifty Locations in Illinois
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Cleanliness
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Easirent Locations in Illinois
TravelCar
TravelCar Locations in Illinois
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Illinois, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 October 2026.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Illinois?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 328/day when booking a car hire in Illinois. The absolute best deal a user found was for R866/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Oct. 3.
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 897 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 130 a month or R1 271 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
Car hires by fuel type in Illinois
Browse car hires by fuel type in Illinois. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Illinois. Deals were last updated on 6 October 2026.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Illinois. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R104+).
Hybrid
R104+
Petrol/Diesel
R166+