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Car hire in Illinois

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Illinois car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Illinois car hire at a glance

Most popular providerDollar
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, Pickup Regular Cab
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentJune
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Illinois could cost, we've pulled prices from Chicago.

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Intermediate cars in Chicago

4-5 doors
From
RM85
per day

Economy cars in Chicago

4-5 doors
From
RM98
per day

Compact cars in Chicago

4-5 doors
From
RM98
per day

Premium cars in Chicago

Pickup
From
RM111
per day

Fullsize cars in Chicago

4-5 doors
From
RM124
per day

Mini cars in Chicago

4-5 doors
From
RM237
per day

Economy cars in Des Plaines

4-5 doors
From
RM148
per day

Compact cars in Des Plaines

4-5 doors
From
RM148
per day

Intermediate cars in Des Plaines

4-5 doors
From
RM153
per day

Fullsize cars in Des Plaines

4-5 doors
From
RM173
per day

Premium cars in Des Plaines

4-5 doors
From
RM247
per day

Mini cars in Des Plaines

Passenger van
From
RM290
per day

Economy cars in Evanston

4-5 doors
From
RM156
per day

Fullsize cars in Evanston

4-5 doors
From
RM195
per day

Compact cars in Evanston

4-5 doors
From
RM204
per day

Intermediate cars in Evanston

4-5 doors
From
RM213
per day

Premium cars in Evanston

4-5 doors
From
RM259
per day

Mini cars in Evanston

Passenger van
From
RM292
per day

Economy cars in Elgin

4-5 doors
From
RM185
per day

Compact cars in Elgin

Crossover
From
RM199
per day

Intermediate cars in Elgin

4-5 doors
From
RM214
per day

Fullsize cars in Elgin

4-5 doors
From
RM232
per day

Premium cars in Elgin

4-5 doors
From
RM289
per day

Mini cars in Elgin

Passenger van
From
RM389
per day

Intermediate cars in Champaign

4-5 doors
From
RM208
per day

Economy cars in Champaign

4-5 doors
From
RM210
per day

Fullsize cars in Champaign

4-5 doors
From
RM218
per day

Compact cars in Champaign

4-5 doors
From
RM233
per day

Premium cars in Champaign

Pickup
From
RM307
per day

Mini cars in Champaign

Passenger van
From
RM307
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Illinois

The cheapest month to rent a car in Illinois is June, when the average cost per day is RM143. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is August, when the average cost per day is RM147. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Illinois is September.
Aug
RM148
Sep
RM339
Oct
RM265
Nov
RM150
Dec
RM154
Jan
RM219
Feb
Find prices
Mar
RM244
Apr
RM153
May
RM322
Jun
RM144
Jul
RM151
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Illinois could cost, we've pulled prices from Chicago.

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All you need to know about Illinois

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyUS Dollar
LanguageEnglish
Motorway speed limitVaries from state to state
Built-up area speed limitVaries from state to state
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in Illinois: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Illinois, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Illinois depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Illinois, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Illinois. First, you need to decide where in Illinois you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Illinois. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Illinois you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Chicago. On average, it costs RM400 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is RM85 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Illinois

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Illinois is Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Illinois is Dollar. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Dollar.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are RM85 a day and RM540 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Illinois you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Illinois. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Illinois is Chicago. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Chicago.

Hire a car long term in Illinois

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Illinois with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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