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Cheap Car Rentals in Illinois from AED 112

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 24/4 and drop-off date of 2/5. 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 1 April 2025.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

AED 177

Cheapest price per day

AED 112

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 1 April 2025.

January

AED 135

February

AED 132

March

AED 161

April

AED 190

May

AED 216

June

AED 238

July

AED 268

August

AED 231

September

AED 205

October

AED 202

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 1 April 2025.

There are 346 hire agencies servicing Illinois. These agencies, altogether, have 17,292 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Illinois with prices from AED 112 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Illinois:

Economy

Economy

AED 162+

Compact

Compact

AED 112+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 119+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 142+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 258+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 257+

Premium

Premium

AED 200+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 205+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

AED 235+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 292+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

AED 146+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 170+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 173+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 178+

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 1 April 2025.

Small cars

AED 170 - AED 361

All Car Types

AED 179 - AED 365

To rent a small car in Illinois, you would pay an average price of AED 224/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Illinois (~AED 170/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~AED 361/day). In fact, December is about 25% 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 11% 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 232/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 May (~AED 353/day). In fact, January is about 44% 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 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 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 324/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Illinois (~AED 203/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~AED 568/day). In fact, November is about 38% 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 23% 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 232/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 41% 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 282/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 March (~AED 858/day). In fact, December is about 35% 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 11% 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 208/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 14% 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 18% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai AccentAED 112/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Ford FiestaAED 162/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta

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 1 April 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
113 reviews34 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.0

Budget

5.9
Fair
215 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.8

Hertz

5.8
Fair
294 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Dollar

5.2
Fair
134 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.2

Alamo

7.9
Good
88 reviews5 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

6.3
Okay
75 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.2

Thrifty

5.2
Fair
85 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.4

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 183. Data was last updated on 1 April 2025.
Hyundai AccentAED 112/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai ElantraAED 119/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra
Kia OptimaAED 142/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Optima

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Illinois, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 April 2025.
  • 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: Thrifty (AED 112/day), Dollar (AED 119/day), and Hertz (AED 142/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 Thrifty?

    Thrifty is one of the top picks in Illinois. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 1,237 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.

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 266 per day. Price data was last updated on 1 April 2025.
BMW X5AED 205/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW X5
BMW X5AED 207/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW X5
Audi A8AED 215/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A8

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 1 April 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Illinois. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (AED 46+).

Electric

Electric

AED 46+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 70+

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