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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

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Illinois car hire at a glance

Most popular rental companyDollar
Most popular carSmall
Cities to choose from74, Chicago is most popular
Cheapest price found$942 per day, Champaign
Cheapest monthJanuary
Best time to book4 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Illinois could cost, we've pulled prices from Champaign.

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Small cars in Schaumburg

From
$1,103
per day

Medium cars in Schaumburg

From
$1,123
per day

SUV in Schaumburg

From
$1,127
per day

Luxury cars in Schaumburg

From
$1,149
per day

Large cars in Schaumburg

From
$1,183
per day

SUV in Danville

From
$1,241
per day

Medium cars in Danville

From
$1,321
per day

Luxury cars in Danville

From
$1,421
per day

Small cars in Danville

From
$1,801
per day

SUV in Chicago

From
$1,271
per day

Small cars in Chicago

From
$1,285
per day

Large cars in Chicago

From
$1,285
per day

Medium cars in Chicago

From
$1,285
per day

Luxury cars in Chicago

From
$1,285
per day

Van in Chicago

From
$13,869
per day

Small cars in Naperville

From
$1,322
per day

Medium cars in Naperville

From
$1,322
per day

SUV in Naperville

From
$1,366
per day

Luxury cars in Naperville

From
$1,431
per day

Large cars in Naperville

From
$1,561
per day

SUV in Matteson

From
$2,141
per day

Small cars in Matteson

From
$3,082
per day

Medium cars in Matteson

From
$3,082
per day

Large cars in Matteson

From
$3,222
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Illinois

The cheapest month to rent a car in Illinois is January, when the average cost per day is $790. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is June, when the average cost per day is $796. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Illinois is October.
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Apr
$1,525
May
$1,341
Jun
$796
Jul
$1,069
Aug
$1,447
Sep
$1,261
Oct
$1,599
Nov
$1,418
Dec
$1,542
Jan
$790
Feb
$1,596
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Illinois could cost, we've pulled prices from Champaign.

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What are the best car hire companies in Illinois?

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Europcar
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Payless
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Budget
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Avis
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Dollar
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Easy collection
Europcar
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Easy collection
Routes Car Rentals
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Easy collection

All you need to know about Illinois

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyUS Dollar
LanguageEnglish
Speed limitMotorwayVaries from state to state
Speed limitBuilt-up areaVaries from state to state
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in Illinois: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Illinois, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Illinois you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The best rated car hire company by our travellers in Illinois is Payless. You can rent a car with them for $0 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Payless, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Illinois depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Illinois, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Illinois. First, you need to decide where in Illinois you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Illinois. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Illinois you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Chicago. On average, it costs $2,707 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is $1,271 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Illinois

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Illinois is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire companies in Illinois are Dollar, Routes Car Rentals and Hertz. The cheapest company we've found is Ace Rent a Car. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 4 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are $942 a day and $957 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Illinois you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Illinois. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Illinois is Chicago. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Champaign.

Hire a car long term in Illinois

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Illinois with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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