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Cheap Car Rentals in Illinois from C$ 41

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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$ 66

Cheapest price per day

C$ 41
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Popular car types in Illinois

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In Illinois, there are 18,122 active rental locations from 397 car rental companies. small car is the cheapest car type to rent in Illinois in the past week - currently priced from C$ 41/day. View deals for 6 car types available to rent in this destination:

Economy

Economy

C$ 47+

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Compact

Compact

C$ 41+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 43+

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Standard

Standard

C$ 46+

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Full-size

Full-size

C$ 54+

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Minivan

Minivan

C$ 71+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 77+

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Premium

Premium

C$ 49+

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Passenger Van

Passenger Van

C$ 102+

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Luxury

Luxury

C$ 62+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

C$ 87+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 43+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 47+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 49+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 56+

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Best car rental deals found in Illinois

Honda FitC$ 41/day
Honda Fit
Found 09/09/26
Class VehicleC$ 43/day
Class Vehicle
Found 09/10/26
Kia ForteC$ 43/day
Kia Forte
Found 09/09/26

Cheapflights insights for Illinois car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Illinois, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Illinois?

Book your rental car in Illinois 45 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around C$ 60/day on average when booked 45 days ahead, which saves you 4% off the usual average price.

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What is the cheapest rental car company in Illinois?

Hertz is currently the cheapest rental car company in Illinois with deals as low as C$ 25.54/day found in the past two weeks. Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as C$ 32.41/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). National (rated 6.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
6.4
National
National
6.0
Budget
Budget
5.8
Europcar
Europcar
5.5

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$ 101 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$ 101 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$ 70

March

C$ 92

April

C$ 75

May

C$ 88

June

C$ 91

July

C$ 101

August

C$ 83

September

C$ 59

October

C$ 70

November

C$ 68

December

C$ 79

What car do most people rent in Illinois?

SUV rentals (Hyundai Santa Fe, for example) are the most popular in Illinois. Intermediate (Toyota Corolla) and Passenger Van (Chrysler Pacifica) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Illinois.

Which car rental company has the most locations in Illinois?

Avis has 17 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$ 51/day. Other affordable options include Moline (C$ 63/day), Bloomington (C$ 81/day), and Champaign (C$ 95/day).

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Top rental agencies in Illinois

Avis

17 locations
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National

4 locations
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Budget

16 locations
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Europcar

1 location
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Payless

2 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$ 66/day when booking a rental car in Illinois. The best deal a user found was for C$ 27/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Sep. 5.

  • 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$ 360 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 63% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in Illinois. Typically, a monthly car rental in Illinois can be found for C$ 1,543. You can find car rental deals to be on average C$ 51 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 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (C$ 31+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 31+

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Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 42+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 31+

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