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Cheap Car Rentals in Illinois from AED 141

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 21/5 and drop-off date of 28/5. 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 24 April 2025.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

AED 258

Cheapest price per day

AED 141

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Illinois and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 24 April 2025.

January

AED 135

February

AED 132

March

AED 157

April

AED 183

May

AED 216

June

AED 238

July

AED 268

August

AED 231

September

AED 205

October

AED 198

November

AED 198

December

AED 194

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Illinois is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 24 April 2025.

There are 347 hire agencies servicing Illinois. These agencies, altogether, have 17,343 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Illinois with prices from AED 141 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Illinois:

Economy

Economy

AED 141+

Compact

Compact

AED 144+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 156+

Standard

Standard

AED 204+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 183+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 290+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 254+

Premium

Premium

AED 167+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

AED 242+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 252+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

AED 168+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 192+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 192+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 246+

Compare available car types for rental in Illinois

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Illinois to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 April 2025.

Small cars

AED 162 - AED 349

All Car Types

AED 179 - AED 341

To rent a small car in Illinois, you would pay an average price of AED 225/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Illinois (~AED 162/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~AED 349/day). In fact, June is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Illinois. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Illinois, renting a small car saves you 10% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Illinois small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Illinois, you would pay an average price of AED 228/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Illinois (~AED 132/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 306/day). In fact, January is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Illinois. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Illinois, renting a medium car saves you 9% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Illinois medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Illinois, you would pay an average price of AED 320/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Illinois (~AED 194/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~AED 526/day). In fact, February is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Illinois. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Illinois, renting a large car is 22% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Illinois large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Illinois, you would pay an average price of AED 230/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Illinois (~AED 138/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 289/day). In fact, January is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Illinois. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Illinois, renting a SUV saves you 8% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Illinois SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Illinois, you would pay an average price of AED 286/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a van in Illinois (~AED 186/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 725/day). In fact, December is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Illinois. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Illinois, renting a van is 13% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a luxury car in Illinois, you would pay an average price of AED 180/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Illinois (~AED 179/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 422/day). In fact, February is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Illinois. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Illinois, renting a luxury car saves you 28% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Kia PicantoAED 141/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Mazda Mazda3AED 144/day
4
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda3

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 24 April 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
102 reviews30 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.0

Hertz

5.9
Fair
273 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.9

Budget

5.8
Fair
202 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.8

Dollar

5.3
Fair
132 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.3

Alamo

7.8
Good
84 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.6

Sixt

6.9
Okay
57 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

Avis

6.4
Okay
65 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

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

Best Illinois car rental deals found

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 194. Data was last updated on 24 April 2025.
Kia PicantoAED 141/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Mazda Mazda3AED 144/day
4
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda3
Honda CivicAED 156/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Civic

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Illinois, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Illinois?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 258/day when booking a car hire in Illinois. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 168/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Apr. 20.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Illinois?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Illinois from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar (AED 141/day), Alamo (AED 183/day), and Hertz (AED 192/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Illinois?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.0 rating) and Alamo (8.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Illinois.

  • What are petrol prices like in Illinois?

    The average price of petrol in Illinois is AED 3.31/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 149 and AED 215 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Alamo is one of the top picks in Illinois. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 2,433 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Illinois for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 32% in Illinois - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

  • 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals can potentially be 63% below the average car hire price in Illinois. Check prices and availability for Routes Car & Truck Rentals and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Illinois is on average AED 10,426 a month or AED 348 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Illinois car hire.

Luxury car rentals in Illinois

Find luxury car rental deals in Illinois from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Illinois cost an average of AED 260 per day. Price data was last updated on 24 April 2025.
Audi A8AED 204/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A8
Lexus ESAED 204/day
5
4
M
A/C
Lexus ES
Lexus ESAED 206/day
5
4
M
A/C
Lexus ES

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 24 April 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 (AED 40+).

Electric

Electric

AED 45+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 40+

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