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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 May 2026.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

RM 233

Cheapest price per day

RM 160

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 90 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 207/day – about 240% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Illinois?

In Illinois, the most affordable car hire company right now is Routes Car & Truck Rentals, offering prices from just RM 38.88/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Hertz, with rates starting at RM 53.74/day.

What is the best car rental company in Illinois?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Illinois is Avis (rated 6.4/10). National (rated 6.0/10) 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 175. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 296 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 175. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 296 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 175

February

RM 199

March

RM 250

April

RM 242

May

RM 270

June

RM 276

July

RM 296

August

RM 262

September

RM 229

October

RM 237

November

RM 221

December

RM 231

Which car hire company has the most locations in Illinois?

Avis has 15 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 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 May 2026.

Avis

15 locations

National

5 locations

Europcar

1 location

Payless

2 locations

Thrifty

10 locations

Easirent

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.1

TravelCar

1 location

Rhodium

1 location

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 May 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Illinois?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 233/day when booking a car hire in Illinois. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 159/day from Hertz, booked on May 25.

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

    Hertz is one of the most popular car hire companies in Illinois, offering car hire for around RM 2,153 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 9,228 (RM 308/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 May 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Illinois. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (RM 94+).

Electric

Electric

RM 126+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 94+

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