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Illinois car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

C$ 69

Cheapest price per day

C$ 40
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Popular car types in Illinois

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In Illinois, there are 18,105 active rental locations from 395 car rental companies. small car is the cheapest car type to rent in Illinois in the past week - currently priced from C$ 40/day. View deals for 6 car types available to rent in this destination:

Economy

Economy

C$ 45+

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Compact

Compact

C$ 40+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 45+

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Standard

Standard

C$ 49+

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Full-size

Full-size

C$ 96+

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Minivan

Minivan

C$ 63+

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Premium

Premium

C$ 105+

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Passenger Van

Passenger Van

C$ 95+

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Luxury

Luxury

C$ 68+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 44+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 46+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 56+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 110+

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Best car rental deals found in Illinois

Hyundai AccentC$ 40/day
Hyundai Accent
Found 11/08/26
Class VehicleC$ 44/day
Class Vehicle
Found 11/08/26
Honda CivicC$ 45/day
Honda Civic
Found 11/08/26

Cheapflights insights for Illinois car rentals

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What is the cheapest rental car company in Illinois?

Routes Car & Truck Rentals is currently the cheapest rental car company in Illinois with deals as low as C$ 31.47/day found in the past two weeks. Thrifty is another inexpensive option with rates as low as C$ 43.01/day.

What is the best car rental company in Illinois?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Illinois is Avis (rated 6.4/10). Budget (rated 5.8/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
6.4
Budget
Budget
5.8
Europcar
Europcar
5.5
Payless
Payless
5.4

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

At Illinois, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just C$ 59. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 104 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 January, with an average daily rate of just C$ 59. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 104 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

C$ 59

February

C$ 72

March

C$ 95

April

C$ 77

May

C$ 90

June

C$ 93

July

C$ 104

August

C$ 84

September

C$ 66

October

C$ 84

November

C$ 75

December

C$ 81

What car do most people rent in Illinois?

SUV rentals (Nissan Rogue, for example) are the most popular in Illinois. Intermediate (Toyota Corolla) and Full-size (Kia K5) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Illinois.

Which car rental company has the most locations in Illinois?

Avis has 15 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Payless has the second-highest number of locations in Illinois at 2.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Illinois?

Among the most popular cities in Illinois, Chicago offers the lowest average rental price at just C$ 54/day. Other affordable options include Moline (C$ 64/day), Champaign (C$ 97/day), and Peoria (C$ 98/day).

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Top rental agencies in Illinois

Avis

15 locations
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Budget

14 locations
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Europcar

1 location
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Payless

2 locations
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National

4 locations
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Thrifty

11 locations
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Easirent

3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.1

TravelCar

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Illinois?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 69/day when booking a rental car in Illinois. The best deal a user found was for C$ 29/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Nov. 7.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Illinois for a week from Routes Car & Truck Rentals?

    From Routes Car & Truck Rentals you can rent a car in Illinois from about C$ 377 per week on average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Illinois.

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

    Routes Car & Truck Rentals currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 64% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in Illinois. Typically, a monthly car rental in Illinois can be found for C$ 1,615. You can find car rental deals to be on average C$ 54 a day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Illinois

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Illinois. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (C$ 35+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 35+

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Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 40+

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