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Cheap Car Hire in Illinois from £22

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Illinois car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Turo

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

£41

Cheapest price per day

£22
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Popular car types in Illinois

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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, 18,114 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

£27+

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Compact

Compact

£22+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£23+

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Standard

Standard

£26+

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Full-size

Full-size

£29+

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People carrier

People carrier

£39+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£40+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

£55+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

£49+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

£22+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

£25+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

£27+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

£30+

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Best car hire deals found in Illinois

Toyota C-HR£22/day
Toyota C-HR
Found 09/03/26
Hyundai Ioniq£23/day
Hyundai Ioniq
Found 09/05/26
Toyota Corolla£23/day
Toyota Corolla
Found 09/04/26

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 £38/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 35% off the average price.

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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 £29.64/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Avis, with rates starting at £37.53/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 5.9/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
6.4
National
National
5.9
Europcar
Europcar
5.5
Payless
Payless
5.3

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 £28 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £56. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

£28

February

£32

March

£40

April

£41

May

£47

June

£53

July

£56

August

£50

September

£38

October

£41

November

£39

December

£37

What car do most people hire in Illinois?

SUV cars (Toyota Sequoia, for example) are the most popular in Illinois. Intermediate (Volkswagen Jetta) and Open-air all-terrain (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Illinois.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Illinois?

Avis has 22 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?

If you're looking for the best car hire deals in Illinois, start with Chicago, where rates average £36/day. You can also find good prices in Champaign (£37/day), Springfield (£42/day), and Peoria (£64/day).

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Top hire agencies in Illinois

Avis

22 locations
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National

9 locations
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Europcar

1 location
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Payless

2 locations
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Thrifty

18 locations
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Easirent

8 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.1

TravelCar

1 location
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Rhodium

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Illinois?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £41/day when booking a car hire in Illinois. The absolute best deal a user found was for £19/day from Turo, booked on Aug. 29.

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

    Turo offers hire cars in Illinois for about £264 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 £1,132. You can find car hire deals to be on average £38 a day.

Car hires by fuel type in Illinois

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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

Electric

£31+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

£32+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£41+

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