Illinois

Cheap Car Rentals in Illinois from C$ 44

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car rental in Illinois with a pick-up date of 30/4 and drop-off date of 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Chicago, IL, United States
2 May — 9 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Chicago, IL, United States
Thu 2/5
Noon
Thu 9/5
Noon

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 25 April 2024.

Most popular company

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

C$ 80

Cheapest price per day

C$ 44

Illinois car rental prices in popular cities

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Illinois, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 158 pickup locations in Illinois to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Price

C$ 61 - C$ 84

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 25 April 2024.

January

C$ 52

February

C$ 54

March

C$ 65

April

C$ 71

May

C$ 78

June

C$ 86

July

C$ 88

August

C$ 88

September

C$ 79

October

C$ 79

November

C$ 71

December

C$ 68

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 rent in Illinois and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

In Illinois, there are 15,439 active rental locations from 307 car rental companies. SUV is the cheapest car type to rent in Illinois in the past week - currently priced from C$ 44/day. View deals for 6 car types available to rent in this destination:

Economy

Economy

C$ 66+

Compact

Compact

C$ 92+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 68+

Standard

Standard

C$ 90+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 79+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 115+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 102+

Premium

Premium

C$ 81+

Passenger Van

Passenger Van

C$ 263+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 85+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 86+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 89+

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 25 April 2024.

Small cars

C$ 78 - C$ 141

All Car Types

C$ 76 - C$ 120

To rent a small car in Illinois, you would pay an average price of C$ 98/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Illinois (~C$ 78/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 141/day). In fact, February is about 22% 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 is 3% 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 small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Illinois, you would pay an average price of C$ 86/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Illinois (~C$ 59/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 111/day). In fact, February is about 33% 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 11% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Illinois, you would pay an average price of C$ 99/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Illinois (~C$ 79/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~C$ 136/day). In fact, February is about 21% 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 is 3% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Illinois, you would pay an average price of C$ 94/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Illinois (~C$ 67/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 130/day). In fact, March is about 29% 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 4% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Illinois, you would pay an average price of C$ 146/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a van in Illinois (~C$ 111/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~C$ 212/day). In fact, April is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Illinois. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Illinois, renting a van is 34% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pick-up truck in Illinois, you would pay an average price of C$ 40/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a pick-up truck in Illinois (~C$ 41/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 86/day). In fact, September is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pick-up truck rental for Illinois. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Illinois, renting a pick-up truck saves you 59% 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 luxury car in Illinois, you would pay an average price of C$ 97/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Illinois (~C$ 63/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 124/day). In fact, December is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Illinois. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Illinois, renting a luxury car is 2% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in Illinois, you would pay an average price of C$ 113/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Illinois (~C$ 53/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 211/day). In fact, January is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Illinois. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Illinois, renting a convertible is 15% 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.

Honda CivicC$ 45/day
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Honda Civic
Hyundai AccentC$ 49/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai Accent
Toyota YarisC$ 52/day
2
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Toyota Yaris

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 25 April 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Illinois, including those serving the greater Chicago, Moline and Burbank area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Alamo

8.1
Very good
403 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
415 reviews54 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.3

Avis

6.5
Okay
187 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Payless

6.4
Okay
366 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Budget

6.3
Okay
466 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.1

Hertz

6.2
Okay
797 reviews36 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.2

Dollar

5.5
Fair
349 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.6

Thrifty

5.4
Fair
233 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.6

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 C$ 82. Data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in Illinois, including options within the Chicago, Moline and Burbank area. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Ford EscapeC$ 44/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Escape
Nissan VersaC$ 45/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Versa
Ford FusionC$ 45/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Fusion

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Illinois, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Illinois?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 80/day when booking a rental car in Illinois. The best deal a user found was for C$ 45/day from Kyte, booked on Apr. 21.

  • What car rental 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 (C$ 44/day), Sixt (C$ 45/day), and Europcar (C$ 52/day).

  • Which car rental 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 rental car companies in Illinois.

  • What are gas prices like in Illinois?

    The average gas price in Illinois is C$ 1.41/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 63 and C$ 92 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • 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$ 427 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I rent 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 28% to make it a great deal in Illinois. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car rental to close on a rate below the 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?

    Kyte currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 47% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in Illinois. Typically, a monthly car rental in Illinois can be found for C$ 1,830. You can find car rental deals to be on average C$ 61 a day.

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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 C$ 87 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've detected on luxury car rentals in Illinois, including options near Chicago, Moline and Burbank. Before selecting a deal, make sure the details of the reservation work for you and your fellow passengers.
Mercedes-Benz C-ClassC$ 54/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Chrysler 300C$ 57/day
5
M
A/C
Chrysler 300
Audi A4C$ 59/day
5
2
M
A/C
Audi A4

Van rentals in Illinois

Find van rental deals in Illinois from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Illinois cost an average of C$ 89 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
Check out some of the deals we've found for van rentals in the Illinois region, including pickup options close to Chicago, Moline and Burbank. Be sure to come back soon for more deals if you don't find one that is perfect for you.
Dodge Grand CaravanC$ 67/day
5
M
A/C
Dodge Grand Caravan
Toyota SiennaC$ 78/day
5
5
M
A/C
Toyota Sienna
Dodge Grand CaravanC$ 80/day
5
M
A/C
Dodge Grand Caravan
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