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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 8 December 2025.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

AED 171

Cheapest price per day

AED 126

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 195% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Illinois?

Dollar is currently the cheapest car hire company in Illinois with deals as low as AED 116.98/day found in the past two weeks. Thrifty is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 125.87/day.

What is the best car rental company in Illinois?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Illinois is Alamo (rated 7.9/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.5/10) 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 129. 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 129. 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 129

March

AED 158

April

AED 180

May

AED 209

June

AED 231

July

AED 268

August

AED 231

September

AED 184

October

AED 202

November

AED 195

December

AED 180

What car do most people hire in Illinois?

Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Illinois. Economy cars (Buick Encore or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Luxury cars (Cadillac CT5 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Illinois?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 54 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Illinois at 33.

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 8 December 2025.

Alamo

6 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

54 locations

Sixt

5 locations

Avis

22 locations

Budget

22 locations

National

9 locations

Hertz

33 locations

Payless

2 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Illinois, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 December 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Illinois?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 171/day when booking a car hire in Illinois. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 150/day from Dollar, booked on Dec. 6.

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

    Sixt is one of the top picks in Illinois. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 1,161 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 Dollar can potentially be 29% below the average car hire price in Illinois. Check prices and availability for Dollar and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Illinois is on average AED 4,976 a month or AED 166 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 8 December 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Illinois. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 45+).

Electric

Electric

AED 99+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 45+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 133+

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