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Cheap Car Rentals in Illinois from AED 130

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 26/1 and drop-off date of 27/1. 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 2026

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 10 January 2026.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

AED 366

Cheapest price per day

AED 130
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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 10 January 2026.
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There are 368 hire agencies servicing Illinois. These agencies, altogether, have 17,606 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Illinois with prices from AED 130 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in Illinois:

Economy

Economy

AED 156+

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Compact

Compact

AED 130+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 156+

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Full-size

Full-size

AED 177+

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SUV

SUV

AED 235+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 243+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 239+

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Premium

Premium

AED 172+

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Luxury

Luxury

AED 210+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 289+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 138+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 165+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

AED 165+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 196+

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

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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:

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Toyota YarisAED 156/day
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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 193. Data was last updated on 10 January 2026.
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Renault DusterAED 138/day
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Hyundai i20AED 156/day
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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.

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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 125.93/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 142.01/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 7.6/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
7.9
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.6
Sixt
Sixt
6.8
Avis
Avis
6.3

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 132

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 36 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Illinois at 20.

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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 10 January 2026.

Alamo

3 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

36 locations
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Sixt

4 locations
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Avis

13 locations
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National

4 locations
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Budget

12 locations
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Hertz

20 locations
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Payless

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Illinois, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 January 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Illinois?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 366/day when booking a car hire in Illinois. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 164/day from Budget, booked on Jan. 3.

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

    Budget is one of the top picks in Illinois. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 2,562 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 Budget can potentially be 55% below the average car hire price in Illinois. Check prices and availability for Budget and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Illinois is on average AED 10,978 a month or AED 366 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, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Illinois. Deals were last updated on 10 January 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Illinois. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (AED 48+).

Electric

Electric

AED 48+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 50+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 80+

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