Car Hire in Illinois
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Chicago O'Hare Airport
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
£38.14 per day
Chicago O'Hare Airport
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or comparable
£38.16 per day
Streamwood Town Centre
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
£42.57 per day
Central Illinois Regional Airport
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
£47.62 per day
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City Centre
Standard
Standard (Volkswagen Jetta) or comparable
£52.03 per day
City Centre
Premium
Nissan Maxima or comparable
£57.71 per day
Chicago Midway Airport MDW
Luxury
Audi A4 or comparable
£58.99 per day
Chicago North City Centre
Full-size Elite
Audi A5 Sportback or comparable
£59.69 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 13:12 on 14/06/2025. 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
£49 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
£0.68 per litre or £2.57 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.54 per litre or £2.04 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£0.97 per litre or £3.65 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 £86.56 per day
- From Illinois to New York - 48 offers from £67.13 per day
- From Illinois to Florida - 67 offers from £85.87 per day
- From Illinois to Iowa - 21 offers from £103.97 per day
- From Illinois to Colorado - 39 offers from £67.94 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 £26.42 per day. This is 28% less than the yearly average and 52% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £54.72 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 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 February 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, Small cars |
| Lowest price | £38 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
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 | Kia Forte | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
| Routes Car Rental | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
| Routes Car Rental | Dodge Durango | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Europcar
6.1 / 10
Total number of reviews
27
Total rental companies
15
Average daily price
£49.37
Lowest daily price
£38.14
Total cars available
2822
Top 15 suppliers in Illinois in 2025
Alamo
8 locations
£52 - £173
Ace Rent a car
1 location
£192 - £672
Enterprise
8 locations
£53 - £149
SIXT
5 locations
£52 - £167
Hertz
29 locations
£52 - £167
Budget
50 locations
£43 - £222
National
11 locations
£53 - £161
Avis
56 locations
£40 - £265
Rent a Wreck
1 location
£40 - £265
NextCar
2 locations
£110 - £122
Dollar
28 locations
£38 - £164
Thrifty
24 locations
£38 - £165
Routes Car Rental
1 location
£62 - £96
FOX
1 location
£93 - £116
Europcar
1 location
£57 - £161
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