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Cheap Car Hire in Illinois from £23

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 4/11 and drop-off date of 14/12. 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 hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Illinois. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 October 2024.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

£47

Cheapest price per day

£23

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Illinois and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 29 October 2024.

January

£29

February

£30

March

£37

April

£40

May

£45

June

£50

July

£56

August

£48

September

£43

October

£42

November

£40

December

£38

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Illinois is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Illinois

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Illinois and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 October 2024.

At £23/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Illinois in the past week. Out of 328 car hire agencies operating in Illinois, there are, in total, 16,596 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

£100+

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compare available car types for hire in Illinois

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Illinois to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 October 2024.

Small cars

£37 - £64

All Car Types

£46 - £71

To hire a small car in Illinois, you would pay an average price of £47/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Illinois (~£37/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£64/day). In fact, October is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Illinois. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Illinois, hiring a small car saves you 18% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Illinois small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Illinois, you would pay an average price of £52/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Illinois (~£40/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£64/day). In fact, October is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Illinois. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Illinois, hiring a medium car saves you 8% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Illinois medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Illinois, you would pay an average price of £64/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Illinois (~£50/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£82/day). In fact, February is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Illinois. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Illinois, hiring a large car is 13% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Illinois large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Illinois, you would pay an average price of £53/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Illinois (~£40/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£67/day). In fact, November is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Illinois. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Illinois, hiring a SUV saves you 8% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Illinois SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Illinois, you would pay an average price of £77/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Illinois (~£53/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£111/day). In fact, February is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Illinois. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Illinois, hiring a van is 27% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Illinois van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Illinois, you would pay an average price of £63/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Illinois (~£48/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£87/day). In fact, December is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Illinois. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Illinois, hiring a pickup truck is 11% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in Illinois, you would pay an average price of £62/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Illinois (~£48/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£81/day). In fact, January is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Illinois. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Illinois, hiring a luxury car is 9% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Illinois luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in Illinois, you would pay an average price of £83/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Illinois (~£61/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£110/day). In fact, December is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Illinois. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Illinois, hiring a convertible is 32% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Hyundai i10£23/day
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Hyundai i10
Vauxhall Corsa£26/day
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Vauxhall Corsa

Top hire agencies in Illinois

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Illinois known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Illinois. Reviews were last updated on 29 October 2024.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Illinois region, including those located within the Chicago, Schaumburg and Champaign area. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3
Good
105 reviews30 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.0

Hertz

6.0
Okay
274 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Budget

5.9
Fair
213 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.8

Dollar

5.3
Fair
136 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.3

Alamo

8.0
Very Good
92 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.8

Sixt

6.8
Okay
61 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Avis

6.4
Okay
71 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

Payless

5.9
Fair
56 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Best Illinois car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Illinois. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Illinois with an average daily rate of £37. Data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on car hires within the Illinois region, including options close to Chicago, Schaumburg and Champaign. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car hire options.
Hyundai i10£23/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Citroen C4 Picasso£23/day
5
M
A/C
Citroen C4 Picasso
Vauxhall Astra£24/day
5
M
A/C
Vauxhall Astra

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Illinois, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 October 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Illinois?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £48/day when booking a car hire in Illinois. The absolute best deal a user found was for £26/day from Budget, booked on Oct. 20.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Illinois?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Illinois from the following companies over the past two weeks: Fox (£23/day), Budget (£24/day), and Avis (£29/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Illinois?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), National (8.1 rating) and Carl's (8.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Illinois.

  • What are petrol prices like in Illinois?

    The average price of petrol in Illinois is £0.76/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £34 and £49 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Hertz offers hire cars in Illinois for about £342 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Illinois for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 27% to make it a great deal in Illinois. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

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

    Typically, how long you can hire 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?

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Illinois can be found for £1,464. You can find car hire deals to be on average £49 a day.

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Small car hires in Illinois

Find small car hire deals in Illinois from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Illinois cost an average of £41 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
Hyundai i10£36/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Toyota Aygo£37/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Kia Picanto£38/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Luxury car hires in Illinois

Find luxury car hire deals in Illinois from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Illinois cost an average of £42 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
There are several options when it comes to hiring a luxury car in Illinois, including options around Chicago, Schaumburg and Champaign. While researching the different options available, make sure to confirm the details of each offer to ensure they match your needs.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class£38/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Jaguar XF£39/day
5
4
M
A/C
Jaguar XF
Mercedes-Benz C-Class£39/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class

People carrier hires in Illinois

Find people carrier hire deals in Illinois from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Illinois cost an average of £44 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
Finding the right people carrier for hire in Illinois can be daunting, so we've assembled these deals for you, including pickup locations near Chicago, Schaumburg and Champaign. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly replacing these deals with new ones so be sure to check back soon.
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer£42/day
5
M
A/C
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
Citroen Berlingo£42/day
5
M
A/C
Citroen Berlingo
Ford Galaxy£42/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Galaxy

Car hires by fuel type in Illinois

Browse car hires by fuel type in Illinois. Deals were last updated on 29 October 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Illinois. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

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