Illinois

Cheap Car Rentals in Illinois from RM 286

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 30/8 and drop-off date of 31/8. 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 2025

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 18 July 2025.

Most common car type

Standard

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 18 July 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Illinois this past week from 17,582 hire locations out of 356 hire agencies. Prices for a Illinois small car hire start from RM 286/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

RM 360+

Compact

Compact

RM 286+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 841+

Standard

Standard

RM 846+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 339+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 539+

Premium

Premium

RM 918+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

RM 1,053+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 322+

Open-air all-terrain

Open-air all-terrain

RM 322+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

RM 431+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 922+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

RM 1,104+

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:

Toyota CorollaRM 286/day
4
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Toyota Corolla
Proton SagaRM 360/day
2
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A/C
Proton Saga

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 678. Data was last updated on 18 July 2025.
Toyota CorollaRM 286/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Honda CR-VRM 322/day
4
4
M
A/C
Honda CR-V
Nissan SentraRM 339/day
5
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A/C
Nissan Sentra

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 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 210/day – about 256% 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 Hertz, offering prices from just RM 151.84/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Alamo, with rates starting at RM 224.55/day.

What is the best car rental company in Illinois?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Illinois is Hertz (rated 6.0/10 with 309 reviews). Budget (rated 5.8/10 with 218 reviews) 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 February, with an average daily rate of just RM 185. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 318 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 February, with an average daily rate of just RM 185. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 318 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 195

February

RM 185

March

RM 227

April

RM 244

May

RM 284

June

RM 295

July

RM 318

August

RM 276

September

RM 244

October

RM 248

November

RM 242

December

RM 246

What car do most people hire in Illinois?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Illinois are the following: SUV cars (Nissan Rogue or similar), Intermediate cars (Nissan Rogue or similar), and Premium cars (BMW X1 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Illinois?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 42 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Illinois at 27.

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 18 July 2025.

Hertz

6.0
Okay
309 reviews27 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.1

Budget

5.8
Fair
218 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.8

Dollar

5.3
Fair
133 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.3

Alamo

7.9
Good
81 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
99 reviews42 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.0

Sixt

7.0
Good
57 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

Avis

6.4
Okay
72 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

Payless

5.8
Fair
52 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.9

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Illinois, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Illinois for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in Illinois, offering car hire for around RM 1,572 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.

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