Illinois

Cheap Car Rentals in Illinois from AED 121

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Illinois with a pick-up date of 6/9 and drop-off date of 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Illinois car rentals in 2025

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 31 August 2025.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

AED 237

Cheapest price per day

AED 121

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 31 August 2025.

There are 359 hire agencies servicing Illinois. These agencies, altogether, have 17,613 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Illinois with prices from AED 121 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in Illinois:

Economy

Economy

AED 128+

Compact

Compact

AED 129+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 121+

Standard

Standard

AED 149+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 142+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 302+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 240+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 264+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

AED 128+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 137+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 144+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 173+

Compare car rental deals in Illinois by type

Here are the best Illinois small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Illinois medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Illinois large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Illinois SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Illinois van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Illinois luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia PegasAED 128/day
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Kia Pegas
Mazda Mazda3AED 129/day
4
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A/C
Mazda Mazda3
Hyundai AccentAED 144/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai Accent

Best car rental deals found in Illinois

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 AED 169. Data was last updated on 31 August 2025.
Hyundai ElantraAED 121/day
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Hyundai Elantra
Toyota YarisAED 128/day
2
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Toyota Yaris
Fiat TipoAED 129/day
4
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A/C
Fiat Tipo

Cheapflights insights for Illinois car rentals

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

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

Book your car hire in Illinois 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 154/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 190% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Illinois?

Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in Illinois with deals as low as AED 173.96/day found in the past two weeks. Thrifty is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 189.53/day.

What is the best car rental company in Illinois?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Illinois is Hertz (rated 5.9/10 with 275 reviews). Budget (rated 5.9/10 with 227 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Illinois, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just AED 132. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging AED 268 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 February, with an average daily rate of just AED 132. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging AED 268 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

AED 136

February

AED 132

March

AED 158

April

AED 184

May

AED 209

June

AED 231

July

AED 268

August

AED 231

September

AED 202

October

AED 198

November

AED 198

December

AED 191

What car do most people hire in Illinois?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Illinois. Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Buick Encore or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Illinois?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 42 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Illinois at 24.

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 31 August 2025.

Hertz

5.9
Fair
275 reviews24 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Budget

5.9
Fair
227 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.9

Dollar

5.3
Fair
133 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.3

Alamo

7.9
Good
69 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7
Good
91 reviews42 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Sixt

6.9
Okay
59 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.0

Avis

6.3
Okay
71 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

Payless

5.8
Fair
47 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Illinois, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 31 August 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Illinois?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 277/day when booking a car hire in Illinois. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 180/day from Alamo, booked on Aug. 24.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Illinois for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the top picks in Illinois. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 1,770 per week on average.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Illinois check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    Our recent data shows that Alamo can potentially be 32% below the average car hire price in Illinois. Check prices and availability for Alamo and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Illinois is on average AED 7,586 a month or AED 253 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Illinois car hire.

Car rentals by fuel type in Illinois

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Illinois. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Illinois. Deals were last updated on 31 August 2025.

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

Electric

Electric

AED 43+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 35+

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