Cheap Car Hire in Illinois from £22
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 19/11 and drop-off date of 5/12. 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.
Illinois car hires in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Illinois. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 October 2026.
Most popular company | Dollar |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | £43 |
Cheapest price per day | £22 |
Popular car types in Illinois
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Illinois and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 9 October 2026.
At £22/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Illinois in the past week. Out of 396 car hire agencies operating in Illinois, there are, in total, 18,131 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:
Economy
£25+
Compact
£22+
Intermediate
£23+
Standard
£27+
Full-size
£29+
Luxury
£36+
Compact SUV
£24+
Intermediate SUV
£25+
Supplier choice
£26+
Standard SUV
£28+
Best car hire deals found in Illinois
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Illinois. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Illinois with an average daily rate of £26. Data was last updated on 9 October 2026.
Cheapflights insights for Illinois car hires
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 £39/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 32% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Illinois?
In Illinois, the most affordable car hire company right now is Budget, offering prices from just £25.95/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Dollar, with rates starting at £41.12/day.
What is the best car rental company in Illinois?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Illinois is Avis (rated 6.4/10). National (rated 5.6/10) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Illinois?
Planning to hire a car in Illinois? January is the cheapest month, costing about £29 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £58. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
£29
February
£33
March
£41
April
£42
May
£48
June
£54
July
£58
August
£51
September
£45
October
£41
November
£40
December
£38
What car do most people hire in Illinois?
Intermediate cars (Mazda Mazda3, for example) are the most popular in Illinois. SUV (Toyota RAV4) and Passenger van (Chrysler Pacifica) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Illinois.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Illinois?
Avis has 17 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Payless has the second-highest number of locations in Illinois at 2.
What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Illinois?
Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Illinois, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 39 pickup locations in Illinois to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 October 2026.
If you're looking for the best car hire deals in Illinois, start with Chicago, where rates average £37/day. You can also find good prices in Champaign (£38/day), Springfield (£43/day), and Peoria (£66/day).
Top hire agencies in Illinois
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Illinois known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Illinois. Reviews were last updated on 9 October 2026.
Avis
Avis Locations in Illinois
National
National Locations in Illinois
Europcar
Europcar Locations in Illinois
Payless
Payless Locations in Illinois
Thrifty
Thrifty Locations in Illinois
Easirent
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Easirent Locations in Illinois
TravelCar
TravelCar Locations in Illinois
Rhodium
Rhodium Locations in Illinois
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Illinois, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 October 2026.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Illinois?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £43/day when booking a car hire in Illinois. The absolute best deal a user found was for £23/day from Europcar, booked on Oct. 3.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Illinois for a week from Dollar?
Dollar offers hire cars in Illinois for about £259 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Illinois?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Illinois however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Illinois for a month?
Typically, a monthly car hire in Illinois can be found for £1,112. You can find car hire deals to be on average £37 a day.
Car hires by fuel type in Illinois
Browse car hires by fuel type in Illinois. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Illinois. Deals were last updated on 9 October 2026.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Illinois. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£31+).
Electric
£31+
Hybrid
£34+
Petrol/Diesel
£39+