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Cheap Car Rentals in Illinois from C$ 49

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Illinois with a pick-up date of 12/1 and drop-off date of 19/1. 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.
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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 12 December 2024.

Most popular company

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

C$ 86

Cheapest price per day

C$ 49

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 12 December 2024.

January

C$ 53

February

C$ 56

March

C$ 68

April

C$ 73

May

C$ 83

June

C$ 92

July

C$ 103

August

C$ 89

September

C$ 80

October

C$ 77

November

C$ 76

December

C$ 70

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 12 December 2024.

In Illinois, there are 17,108 active rental locations from 330 car rental companies. small car is the cheapest car type to rent in Illinois in the past week - currently priced from C$ 49/day. View deals for 7 car types available to rent in this destination:

Economy

Economy

C$ 85+

Compact

Compact

C$ 51+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 49+

Standard

Standard

C$ 107+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 66+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 143+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 91+

Premium

Premium

C$ 59+

Passenger Van

Passenger Van

C$ 161+

Luxury

Luxury

C$ 89+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 45+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 53+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 70+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 75+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

C$ 99+

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 12 December 2024.

Small cars

C$ 79 - C$ 143

All Car Types

C$ 86 - C$ 124

To rent a small car in Illinois, you would pay an average price of C$ 102/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Illinois (~C$ 79/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~C$ 143/day). In fact, February is about 23% 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 1% 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 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$ 91/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Illinois (~C$ 66/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 117/day). In fact, February is about 28% 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 12% 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$ 109/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Illinois (~C$ 89/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~C$ 141/day). In fact, December is about 19% 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 6% 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$ 100/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Illinois (~C$ 74/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 129/day). In fact, March is about 26% 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 3% 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$ 159/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a van in Illinois (~C$ 134/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~C$ 211/day). In fact, March is about 17% 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 36% 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 luxury car in Illinois, you would pay an average price of C$ 112/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Illinois (~C$ 69/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 176/day). In fact, January is about 39% 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 9% 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$ 127/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Illinois (~C$ 55/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 254/day). In fact, January is about 57% 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 19% 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$ 49/day
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Toyota YarisC$ 51/day
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Mazda Mazda2C$ 60/day
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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 12 December 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Illinois, including those serving the greater Chicago, O'Fallon and Rockford area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
114 reviews34 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.1

Hertz

5.9
Fair
294 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Budget

5.9
Fair
221 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.9

Dollar

5.2
Fair
136 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.3

Alamo

8.0
Very good
92 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.7

Sixt

6.8
Okay
59 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.9

Avis

6.3
Okay
78 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.2

Thrifty

5.3
Fair
89 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.4

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$ 61. Data was last updated on 12 December 2024.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in Illinois, including options within the Chicago, O'Fallon and Rockford area. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Honda CivicC$ 49/day
4
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A/C
Honda Civic
Toyota YarisC$ 51/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Nissan SentraC$ 52/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Sentra

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Illinois, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Illinois?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 86/day when booking a rental car in Illinois. The best deal a user found was for C$ 48/day from Provider's pick, booked on Dec. 8.

  • 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$ 41/day), Hertz (C$ 52/day), and Thrifty (C$ 60/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), National (8.1 rating) and Carl's (8.0 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$ 1.28/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 57 and C$ 83 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$ 379 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?

    Provider's pick currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 45% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in Illinois. Typically, a monthly car rental in Illinois can be found for C$ 1,626. You can find car rental deals to be on average C$ 54 a day.

Small car rentals in Illinois

Find small car rental deals in Illinois from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Illinois cost an average of C$ 88 per day. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2024.
Honda FitC$ 69/day
2
5
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A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 76/day
2
5
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A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 97/day
2
5
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Honda Fit

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$ 93 per day. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've detected on luxury car rentals in Illinois, including options near Chicago, O'Fallon and Rockford. Before selecting a deal, make sure the details of the reservation work for you and your fellow passengers.
Audi A4C$ 73/day
5
2
M
A/C
Audi A4
Audi A4C$ 73/day
5
2
M
A/C
Audi A4
Audi A4C$ 76/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$ 93 per day. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2024.
Check out some of the deals we've found for van rentals in the Illinois region, including pickup options close to Chicago, O'Fallon and Rockford. Be sure to come back soon for more deals if you don't find one that is perfect for you.
Toyota SiennaC$ 77/day
5
5