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Cheap Car Rentals in Illinois from HK$400

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 4-8 and drop-off date of 11-8. 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 5 July 2025.

Most common car type

Economy

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 5 July 2025.

At HK$400/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Illinois in the past week. Out of 355 car hire agencies operating in Illinois, there are, in total, 17,567 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

HK$400+

Compact

Compact

HK$407+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$410+

Full-size

Full-size

HK$581+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$628+

Premium

Premium

HK$480+

Luxury

Luxury

HK$555+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

HK$778+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

HK$369+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

HK$385+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

HK$489+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

HK$559+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

HK$783+

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 large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Mazda Mazda2HK$400/day
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Mazda Mazda2
Hyundai i20HK$407/day
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Hyundai i20

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 HK$576. Data was last updated on 5 July 2025.
Mazda Mazda2HK$400/day
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Mazda Mazda2
Hyundai i20HK$407/day
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Hyundai i20
Mercedes-Benz GLAHK$480/day
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Mercedes-Benz GLA

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?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Illinois, book about 30 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around HK$279, which is about 423% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Illinois?

Dollar is currently the cheapest car hire company in Illinois with deals as low as HK$313.58/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as HK$386.42/day.

What is the best car rental company in Illinois?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Illinois is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.3/10 with 105 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.0/10 with 312 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Illinois? February is the cheapest month, costing about HK$228 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of HK$636. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

HK$259

February

HK$228

March

HK$318

April

HK$349

May

HK$459

June

HK$506

July

HK$636

August

HK$553

September

HK$471

October

HK$408

November

HK$408

December

HK$408

What car do most people rent in Illinois?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Illinois are the following: SUV cars (Land Rover Discovery Sport or similar), Intermediate cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar), and Economy cars (Ford Fiesta 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 27.

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 5 July 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3
Good
105 reviews42 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.9

Hertz

6.0
Okay
312 reviews27 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.1

Budget

5.8
Fair
218 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.8

Dollar

5.2
Fair
134 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.2

Alamo

7.9
Good
83 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.6

Sixt

7.0
Good
58 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.2

Avis

6.3
Okay
75 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.2

Payless

5.8
Fair
52 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

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 5 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Illinois for a week from Routes Car & Truck Rentals?

    Routes Car & Truck Rentals offers hire cars in Illinois for about HK$2,951 per week on 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.

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 5 July 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 (HK$50+).

Electric

Electric

HK$87+

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$50+

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