Car Hire in Illinois
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Intermediate
Midsize (Nissan Sentra) or comparable
RON 147.16 per day
Streamwood Town Centre
Economy
Kia Rio or comparable
RON 232.09 per day
Chicago O'Hare Airport
Standard
Kia K5 or comparable
RON 241.86 per day
Chicago Midway Airport MDW
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
RON 261.31 per day
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Chicago O'Hare Airport
Special SUV
Jeep Wrangler or comparable
RON 295.89 per day
Central Illinois Regional Airport
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
RON 305.36 per day
Chicago O'Hare Airport
Premium
Dodge Charger or comparable
RON 492.73 per day
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q3 or comparable
RON 540.08 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:32 on 05/07/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
RON 315 per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
88 - 112 km/h or 55 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average petrol price
RON 3.93 per litre or RON 14.88 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
RON 3.15 per litre or RON 11.94 per gallon
Highest petrol price
RON 5.66 per litre or RON 21.43 per gallon
One-way Car Hire in Illinois
Here are the most popular one-way car hire options for pickup in Illinois and drop off in another country:
- From Illinois to California - 104 offers from RON 514.92 per day
- From Illinois to New York - 48 offers from RON 399.35 per day
- From Illinois to Florida - 67 offers from RON 510.81 per day
- From Illinois to Iowa - 21 offers from RON 618.48 per day
- From Illinois to Colorado - 39 offers from RON 404.16 per day
The most popular city in Illinois
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Illinois the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Illinois fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Illinois
The best month to hire a car in Illinois is January — when the average price for a hire is RON 157.14 per day. This is 28% less than the yearly average and 50% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is RON 317.16 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Illinois?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in June — an average of 8 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in January — an average of 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Illinois
Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in Illinois?
Given the number of customers searching for a car in Illinois, May is the most popular, while December is the month that sees the lowest demand.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Illinois Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 75 |
| Airport locations | 10 |
| Popular suppliers | Routes Car Rental, Dollar, Ace Rent a car, Thrifty, Alamo |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | RON 147 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routes Car Rental | Jeep Wrangler | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Routes Car Rental | Kia Seltos | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Routes Car Rental | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Routes Car Rental | Kia Forte | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Europcar
6.1 / 10
Total number of reviews
27
Total rental companies
17
Average daily price
RON 314.58
Lowest daily price
RON 147.16
Total cars available
2551
Top 17 suppliers in Illinois in 2025
Alamo
8 locations
RON 405 - RON 1,303
Ace Rent a car
1 location
RON 719
Enterprise
8 locations
RON 409 - RON 1,232
SIXT
5 locations
RON 147 - RON 1,718
Hertz
29 locations
RON 147 - RON 1,718
National
11 locations
RON 413 - RON 1,331
Payless
1 location
RON 413 - RON 1,331
Budget
50 locations
RON 302 - RON 1,595
Avis
56 locations
RON 232 - RON 1,548
Rent a Wreck
1 location
RON 232 - RON 1,548
NUCarrentals
1 location
RON 232 - RON 1,548
NextCar
2 locations
RON 666 - RON 762
Dollar
28 locations
RON 252 - RON 447
Thrifty
24 locations
RON 242 - RON 470
Routes Car Rental
1 location
RON 252 - RON 634
FOX
1 location
RON 398 - RON 606
Europcar
1 location
RON 444 - RON 4,501
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