Car Hire in Illinois
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Intermediate
Midsize (Nissan Sentra) or comparable
€29.06 per day
Streamwood Town Centre
Economy
Kia Rio or comparable
€45.83 per day
Chicago O'Hare Airport
Standard
Kia K5 or comparable
€47.76 per day
Chicago Midway Airport MDW
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
€51.60 per day
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Chicago O'Hare Airport
Special SUV
Jeep Wrangler or comparable
€58.43 per day
Chicago Logan Square
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
€60.21 per day
Chicago O'Hare Airport
Premium
Dodge Charger or comparable
€97.30 per day
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q3 or comparable
€106.65 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
€62 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
€0.77 per litre or €2.92 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€0.62 per litre or €2.35 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.11 per litre or €4.21 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 €101.68 per day
- From Illinois to New York - 48 offers from €78.86 per day
- From Illinois to Florida - 67 offers from €100.87 per day
- From Illinois to Iowa - 21 offers from €122.13 per day
- From Illinois to Colorado - 39 offers from €79.81 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 €31.03 per day. This is 28% less than the yearly average and 51% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is €63.27 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 July — an average of 9 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in November — an average of 4 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 | €29 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 |
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| 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
€62.10
Lowest daily price
€29.06
Total cars available
2552
Top 17 suppliers in Illinois in 2025
Alamo
8 locations
€80 - €257
Ace Rent a car
1 location
€142
Enterprise
8 locations
€81 - €243
SIXT
5 locations
€29 - €449
Hertz
29 locations
€29 - €449
National
11 locations
€82 - €263
Payless
1 location
€82 - €263
Budget
50 locations
€59 - €328
Avis
56 locations
€46 - €306
Rent a Wreck
1 location
€46 - €306
NUCarrentals
1 location
€46 - €306
NextCar
2 locations
€131 - €151
Dollar
28 locations
€50 - €88
Thrifty
24 locations
€48 - €93
Routes Car Rental
1 location
€50 - €125
FOX
1 location
€79 - €120
Europcar
1 location
€88 - €889
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