What is the cheapest hire car found in Illinois?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 320/day when booking a car hire in Illinois. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 271/day from Fox, booked on Apr. 28.

What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Illinois?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Illinois from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar (RM 265/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (RM 451/day), and Alamo (RM 475/day).

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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Super Cheap (10.0 rating), Silvercar (8.6 rating) and Alamo (8.5 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 RM 4.93/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 222 and RM 320 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

Dollar is one of the most popular car hire companies in Illinois, offering car hire for around RM 2,149 per week on average.

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

Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 28% on a hire car in Illinois. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

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 9,211 (RM 307/day) on average.

Popular Car Types in Illinois

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Illinois this past week from 15,451 hire locations out of 306 hire agencies. Prices for a Illinois small car hire start from RM 265/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Cheap Car Hire in Illinois | Deals From RM 265/Day

Illinois car rentals in 2024

Most popular company	Dollar
Most common car type	Compact
Average price per day	RM 320
Cheapest price per day	RM 265

Search Deals

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

January

RM 180

February

RM 189

March

RM 227

April

RM 251

May

RM 270

June

RM 298

July

RM 307

August

RM 307

September

RM 274

October

RM 274

November

RM 246

December

RM 236

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.

Compare available car types for rental in Illinois

	Small cars	RM 212 - RM 681
	All Car Types	RM 162 - RM 600

To rent a small car in Illinois, you would pay an average price of RM 344/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Illinois (~RM 212/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~RM 681/day). In fact, April is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Illinois. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Illinois, renting a small 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 small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Illinois, you would pay an average price of RM 291/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Illinois (~RM 162/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 638/day). In fact, January is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Illinois. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Illinois, renting a medium car saves you 22% 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 rent a large car in Illinois, you would pay an average price of RM 340/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Illinois (~RM 211/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~RM 1,022/day). In fact, June is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Illinois. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Illinois, renting a large car saves you 9% 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.

To rent a SUV in Illinois, you would pay an average price of RM 289/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Illinois (~RM 182/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 647/day). In fact, March is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Illinois. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Illinois, renting a SUV saves you 23% 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:

Proton SagaRM 265/day

A/C

Perodua MyviRM 267/day

A/C

Proton SagaRM 396/day

A/C

Top rental agencies in Illinois

Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Illinois, including locations near Chicago, Moline and Calumet City. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Alamo

8.1

Very Good

393 reviews•5 locations

Check prices

Overview

Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

very convenient

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Fast and easy. Knowledgeable staff.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Great service at every point. Loved the upgrade!

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

The rental was very nice and very clean. Pick-up was a little tricky (not knowing the tram ride), but dropping off the rental couldn't have been any easier. I will use Alamo again when visiting Chicago in the future. Thanks...........Joe

1 out of 131

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7

Good

364 reviews•39 locations

Check prices

Overview

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Illinois

Avis

6.6

Okay

170 reviews•21 locations

Check prices

Overview

Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2024

We arrived early, so check in was very quick. Easy to pick up the car, easy to return at O’hare. Friendly staff.

6.0

Okay|Sep 2023

The pick-up line was nearly 2 hours long. Counter agent was very friendly, but he could have used help that day. We will not return to Avis unless staffing is addressed

2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

Original reservation was canceled with out notification. Called 4 times the morning of and reservations was trying to charge me double what I was originally quoted after mentioning the lot was empty… never Avis, ever again. lady at the counter, “ I had to fight for this car” -gets in and realizes it’s HEAVILY smoked in…

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

It was two hrs from the time I stood in line to the time I actually started a vehicle!

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

The staff helping us with pick-up in Chicago at O’Hare was friendly, experienced, and professional. She explained everything thoroughly while making the pick up quick and easy.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Drop off someone had to explain process- minimal staff - holiday and like most business just lack of staff. Taken care of and staff was pleasent

1 out of 57

Avis Locations in Illinois

Payless

6.4

Okay

366 reviews•2 locations

Check prices

Overview

Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

Being charged for full tank of gas when we brought tank back full.

4.0

Mediocre|Oct 2022

The price was double what was advertised on Kayak and I used the car for less than a day (over $500 charge). I knew fees could differ but not to this degree

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

From check in to drop off the experience with Payless rental was horrible! Car was not full of gas all though the paperwork stated it was. Car was dirty (literally trash left in the car), waited in line for pick up for almost 40 minutes…there were only 3 customers in front of us. Had issues with the car immediately as back passenger tire was not keeping air. At drop off they told us there was nothing they could do and that we’d need to call the customer service line. Customer service told us they could not refund our money because we booked through a 3rd party. I would NEVER use this service again or Payless car rental! It was HORRIBLE!

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2022

The pick up experience at Payless in Chicago was horrible. Our car reservation was for 6am right when they opened because we had had a nightmare travel experience and needed to get home as soon as possible. There was nobody at this time. We waited around for a while as we saw employees arrive for all the other car rental companies. After about 15 minutes and still no one there to help us, I ended up finding a Budget employee that was able to assist as best she good. She reiterated several times throughout the process that Payless does things a little differently than them and she was unfamiliar with their process. Long story short, she ended up miscommunicating something to me (not her fault - she wasn't a Payless employee), leading to an expected nearly $100 charge on my card. The silver lining was that Payless Customer services was very nice after the fact via online inquiry. Quick responses, understanding of my situation, and accommodating to my requests. Although I had a good experience with customer service on the back end, the negative experience I had on the front end is enough to make me not use Payless again in the future.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2022

no one answered the phone at the airport so i cancelled. never again

8.0

Very Good|Jan 2022

Car we requested was ready when scheduled.

1 out of 122

Budget

6.3

Okay

433 reviews•18 locations

Check prices

Overview

Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Price was not what I remembered, but kayak didn’t include price with boooing email. This is not the first time kayak has been off on price. Shame on me

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Poor pick up experience. They seemed to let the line grow to an unacceptable length deliberately before attending to customers. But the gentleman was friendly when I eventually got there and we got a brand new car

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Canceled the reservation: when I showed up there was a line of more than 50 people and only two agents working the counter. Took an uber instead.

6.0

Okay|Jul 2023

Staff friendly and helpful but needed more staff to moved things along quicker

4.0

Mediocre|Jul 2023

Staff were extremely polite and accommodating and this is the one redeeming factor. It took about an hour waiting in line to reach the budget counter. Seemed like everything went fine until we reached the garage and found out we were given a Ford Runner with terrible mileage for hundreds of miles of turnpike driving. Representative in the garage tried to help us out and moved us into a Chevy Malibu. Unfortunately the car was dirty (obvious trash left in car), but we were willing to deal since we were already severely delayed. But then we reached the garage gate to checkout and found out from the attendant that one extra feature we asked for; an Ezpass on the rental, was MIA. It was just one issue after another and overall a very bad experience, but again shout out to the staff who were very kind and helpful throughout.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Really, it was as expected! Thank you!

1 out of 145

Budget Locations in Illinois

Hertz

6.0

Okay

710 reviews•27 locations

Check prices

Overview

Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

Helpful on phone and in personn

8.0

Very Good|Sep 2023

I had a good experience over all. Smooth pick up and drop off. Friendly staff

4.0

Mediocre|Jul 2023

Office was unorganized, garbage on floor, furnished with folding chairs staff seemed unprofessional and unsure of procedure, not very communicative, car smelled awful. Manager was argumentative, sarcastic, condescending on the phone with customers, snapped at employees and very unprofessional in demeanor. Do not rent here.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

They did not have the car and never notified me. Late the night before i called and discovered this. Calling hertz was a nightmare. Kept getting shuttled to sales.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

The car had been reserved in downtown Chicago, even though I specified O’Hare. The person at the desk at the airport said she couldn’t get the reservation switched over to O’Hare and was not very helpful. I called Hertz customer service and they were outstanding. Got the reservation switched and a better price, even! She was so helpful and kind which was so appreciated after a 5 hour flight with and infant and a three hour drive ahead of us. The check out/check in process was totally fast and efficient! Will definitely use Hertz again! Thanks!!

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Great customer service the lady was very patient and polite. Thanks again for your service.

1 out of 237

Hertz Locations in Illinois

Dollar

5.5

Fair

339 reviews•4 locations

Check prices

Overview

Recent reviews

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

Desk person asked if I wanted the Fuel deal to return it empty. I said no, I'll fill it up. She charged me for the fuel deal anyway and I didn't realize it until I turned the car in. Trying to figure out how to get my $66 back that I should not have been charged. Also, the line was 40 minutes long just to get to the counter. The actual car was fine, but the Dollar service is not good.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

My flight was delayed, and I arrived at the dollar counter, just after they had closed. There was a lady still behind the counter, who informed me that because I had not arrived within two hours of the predetermined time they had rented my vehicle to someone else. How is this practice even legal being that I had already paid for it? I was forced to take rideshare to my destination and then back again the next day at an expense of more than $120. I am quite sure that I had pre-purchased insurance but dollar could not confirm this so I paid for insurance that I didn’t need , my total charge at the counter was an additional $124.22. The type of vehicle I had requested was not available so I had to settle for what they had. There were four shirts laying on the back seat, so I find it difficult to believe the vehicle had been cleaned , I think that the previous customer had just left it clean. Please let me know how to get a refund.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2020

Staff was very friendly and easy to work with, very polite and knowledgeable.

pick up and drop off times were alittle later, but I understand.

1 out of 113

Thrifty

5.4

Fair

230 reviews•5 locations

Check prices

Overview

Recent reviews

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2022

Cost of sat nav was hideous

2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

Had to wait over an hour in line to pick up the car at O’Hare and the customer service was so slow. I would not recommend.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2022

Upgraded me to a new Expedition Max for very few extra dollars!

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

I got overcharged than what's on my receipt and don't know why. I don't mean the deposit which was refunded. I returned it with more fuel than I started with. So this is a scam rental car company that I will never use again for the $20 overcharge. Good luck loosing a customer for $20

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

There was a line of 100 people and only two employees working behind the counter at O'HARE location in Chicago ( meanwhile the other car rental companies next to them had 5 or 6 people working behind the counter) .. I waited in line 2 hours and 30 minutes and it was miserable because I already had a reservation at noon because I had to to to a wedding that day like 4 hours away .. A lots of nasty actitud from the people working for "thrifty" .. on top of that they FORCE me to pay an extra 30 dollars a day for my car rental otherwise I'll have to wait for an undisclosed amount of time because according to them they didn't have cars available. But after I paid the extra money the car was available . This was so disrespectful

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2022

The car itself was fine. I had to wait three hours past my reserved pick-up time for a car. This was a business trip with meetings scheduled which were greatly affected by this issue. It was clear I was not the only one.

1 out of 77

Best Illinois car rental deals found

Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in Illinois, including locations near Chicago, Moline and Calumet City. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.

Proton SagaRM 265/day

A/C

Honda FitRM 267/day

A/C

Perodua MyviRM 267/day

A/C

Car rental FAQs

What is the cheapest hire car found in Illinois?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 320/day when booking a car hire in Illinois. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 271/day from Fox, booked on Apr. 28.
What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Illinois?
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Illinois from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar (RM 265/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (RM 451/day), and Alamo (RM 475/day).
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Illinois?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Super Cheap (10.0 rating), Silvercar (8.6 rating) and Alamo (8.5 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 RM 4.93/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 222 and RM 320 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Illinois for a week from Dollar?
Dollar is one of the most popular car hire companies in Illinois, offering car hire for around RM 2,149 per week on average.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Illinois for the best price?
Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 28% on a hire car in Illinois. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.
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 9,211 (RM 307/day) on average.

See more FAQs

Luxury car rentals in Illinois

An assortment of some of the best deals we've found on luxury car rentals in Illinois, including options close to Chicago, Moline and Calumet City. Make sure to take a close look at each offer to ensure no unwanted surprises.

BMW 3 SeriesRM 329/day

A/C

BMW 3 SeriesRM 329/day

A/C

BMW 3 SeriesRM 391/day

A/C

Van rentals in Illinois

To help you find the right van rental during your time in Illinois, we've assembled these deals, with options in the Chicago, Moline and Calumet City area. We're constantly updating these deals so check back soon if you don't find what you're looking for.

Proton ExoraRM 269/day

A/C

Toyota InnovaRM 298/day

A/C

Proton ExoraRM 298/day

A/C

Airport car hires in Illinois
Hire a car at one of these airports in the Illinois area

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport car rentals

Chicago Midway Airport car rentals

Moline Quad-City Airport car rentals

Bloomington-Normal Airport car rentals

Springfield Capital Airport car rentals

Champaign University-Willard Airport car rentals

Chicago Greater Rockford Airport car rentals

Belleville Airport car rentals

Quincy Regional Airport car rentals

Hire cars in other cities
Find car hires in cities elsewhere around the world

Hire cars in Regions in the United States
Find car rentals in other regions in the United States

Best Car Hire Deals

We make it easy and fast to find and compare deals from 70,000+ hire locations and hundreds of agencies.

No Surprises

Prices shown to you will be completely in full, without any hidden charges or fees.

Free cancellation

Plans change — we get it. And that’s why you can search and book car hire on Cheapflights from agencies that offer free cancellation

Cheap Car Rentals in Illinois from RM 265

Illinois car rentals in 2024

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 4 May 2024.

Most popular company

Most common car type

Average price per day

Cheapest price per day

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 4 May 2024.

Compare available car types for rental in Illinois

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 4 May 2024.

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 4 May 2024.

Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Illinois, including locations near Chicago, Moline and Calumet City. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Overview

Overview

Overview

Overview

Overview

Overview

Overview

Overview

Best Illinois car rental deals found

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 334. Data was last updated on 4 May 2024.

Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in Illinois, including locations near Chicago, Moline and Calumet City. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Illinois, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 May 2024.

What is the cheapest hire car found in Illinois?

What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Illinois?

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

What are petrol prices like in Illinois?

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

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

Can I rent a car for a month in Illinois?

How much does it cost to rent a car in Illinois for a month?

Luxury car rentals in Illinois

Find luxury car rental deals in Illinois from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Illinois cost an average of RM 495 per day. Price data was last updated on 4 May 2024.

An assortment of some of the best deals we've found on luxury car rentals in Illinois, including options close to Chicago, Moline and Calumet City. Make sure to take a close look at each offer to ensure no unwanted surprises.

Van rentals in Illinois

Find people carrier rental deals in Illinois from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier rentals in Illinois cost an average of RM 315 per day. Price data was last updated on 4 May 2024.

To help you find the right van rental during your time in Illinois, we've assembled these deals, with options in the Chicago, Moline and Calumet City area. We're constantly updating these deals so check back soon if you don't find what you're looking for.

Airport car hires in IllinoisHire a car at one of these airports in the Illinois area

Hire a car at one of these airports in the Illinois area

Best Car Hire Deals

No Surprises

Free cancellation

Airport car hires in Illinois
Hire a car at one of these airports in the Illinois area