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Cheap Car Rentals in Illinois from RM 167

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 22/8 and drop-off date of 5/9. 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 24 July 2026.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

RM 271

Cheapest price per day

RM 167
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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 24 July 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Illinois this past week from 18,061 hire locations out of 392 hire agencies. Prices for a Illinois small car hire start from RM 167/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

RM 170+

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Compact

Compact

RM 167+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 180+

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Standard

Standard

RM 175+

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Full-size

Full-size

RM 189+

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People carrier

People carrier

RM 273+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 340+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 424+

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Luxury

Luxury

RM 325+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 190+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 196+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

RM 210+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

RM 225+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

RM 395+

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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 233. Data was last updated on 24 July 2026.
Nissan AlmeraRM 167/day
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A/C
Nissan Almera
Found 07/22/26
Perodua MyviRM 170/day
2
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A/C
Perodua Myvi
Found 07/22/26
Mazda Mazda3RM 175/day
5
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A/C
Mazda Mazda3
Found 07/22/26

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 48 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 208/day – about 243% 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 rental company in Illinois is Avis (rated 6.5/10). National (rated 6.2/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
6.5
National
National
6.2
Budget
Budget
5.8
Europcar
Europcar
5.5

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 180. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 302 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 180. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 302 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 180

February

RM 204

March

RM 257

April

RM 249

May

RM 276

June

RM 294

July

RM 302

August

RM 270

September

RM 237

October

RM 243

November

RM 227

December

RM 237

Which car hire company has the most locations in Illinois?

Avis has 16 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

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 24 July 2026.

Avis

16 locations
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National

5 locations
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Budget

15 locations
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Europcar

1 location
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Payless

2 locations
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Thrifty

10 locations
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Easirent

3 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 rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Illinois, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Illinois?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 271/day when booking a car hire in Illinois. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 216/day from Hertz, booked on Jul. 18.

  • 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 1,658 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 7,108 (RM 237/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 24 July 2026.
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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 56+).

Electric

Electric

RM 73+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 56+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 95+

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