Illinois

Cheap Car Rentals in Illinois from RM 154

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 18/5 and drop-off date of 25/5. 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 rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Illinois. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 April 2026.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

RM 202

Cheapest price per day

RM 154

Popular car types in Illinois

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Illinois and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 29 April 2026.

SUV is the cheapest car type you can hire in Illinois this past week from 17,604 hire locations out of 366 hire agencies. Prices for a Illinois SUV hire start from RM 154/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

RM 193+

Compact

Compact

RM 189+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 181+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 164+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 261+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 254+

Premium

Premium

RM 164+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 271+

Luxury

Luxury

RM 254+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 154+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

RM 164+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 193+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

RM 214+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

RM 391+

Compare car rental deals in Illinois by type

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:

Nissan AlmeraRM 189/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Perodua MyviRM 193/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi

Best car rental deals found in Illinois

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Illinois. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Illinois with an average daily rate of RM 198. Data was last updated on 29 April 2026.
Honda BR-VRM 154/day
5
M
A/C
Honda BR-V
Ford RangerRM 164/day
5
2
M
A/C
Ford Ranger
Honda CivicRM 164/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Civic

Cheapflights insights for Illinois car rentals

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 83 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 197/day – about 227% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Illinois?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Illinois is Alamo (rated 8.3/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.7/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Illinois?

At Illinois, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just RM 174. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 294 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Illinois, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just RM 174. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 294 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

RM 174

February

RM 197

March

RM 249

April

RM 231

May

RM 263

June

RM 276

July

RM 294

August

RM 261

September

RM 227

October

RM 235

November

RM 217

December

RM 227

What car do most people hire in Illinois?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Illinois are the following: Intermediate cars (Acura TLX or similar), SUV cars (BMW X3 or similar), and Premium cars (BMW X3 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Illinois?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 45 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Illinois at 19.

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Illinois, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 120 pickup locations in Illinois to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 April 2026.

Top rental agencies in Illinois

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Illinois known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Illinois. Reviews were last updated on 29 April 2026.

Alamo

5 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

45 locations

Sixt

5 locations

Avis

19 locations

National

6 locations

Budget

19 locations

Hertz

18 locations

Payless

3 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Illinois, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Illinois?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 202/day when booking a car hire in Illinois. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 148/day from Dollar, booked on Apr. 25.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Illinois for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar is one of the most popular car hire companies in Illinois, offering car hire for around RM 1,244 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Illinois?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Illinois however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Illinois for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car rental in Illinois is RM 5,331 (RM 178/day) on average.

Car rentals by fuel type in Illinois

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Illinois. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Illinois. Deals were last updated on 29 April 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Illinois. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (RM 54+).

Electric

Electric

RM 57+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 54+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 97+

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