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Cheap Car Rentals in Illinois from RM 1,297

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 1/8 and drop-off date of 2/8. 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 10 July 2025.

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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 10 July 2025.

SUV is the cheapest car type you can hire in Illinois this past week from 17,581 hire locations out of 356 hire agencies. Prices for a Illinois SUV hire start from RM 1,297/day. Check out available deals for 1 car type currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 1,297+

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Here are the best Illinois SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai Santa FeRM 1,297/day
5
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Hyundai Santa Fe

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 1,297. Data was last updated on 10 July 2025.
Hyundai Santa FeRM 1,297/day
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A/C
Hyundai Santa Fe

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 255% 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.5/10 with 118 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.9/10 with 296 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 187. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 316 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 187. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 316 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 187

March

RM 227

April

RM 244

May

RM 285

June

RM 300

July

RM 316

August

RM 276

September

RM 246

October

RM 249

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 48 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Illinois at 31.

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 10 July 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
118 reviews48 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Hertz

5.9
Fair
296 reviews31 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Budget

5.9
Fair
226 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.9

Dollar

5.3
Fair
134 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.3

Alamo

7.8
Good
81 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.5

Sixt

7.0
Good
59 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.1

Avis

6.4
Okay
77 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

Payless

5.8
Fair
52 reviews3 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 10 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 1,573 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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