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Cheapest car hire in Illinois

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Interesting facts about Illinois

  • Illinois has produced 3 US Presidents, Lincoln, Grant and Obama.
  • Despite being the largest city, Chicago is not the capital
  • Its capital, Springfield is only the 6th largeest city in the State
  • Its name is derived from the word 'men' or 'man'

Illinois car hire reviews

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Compare car rental agents in Illinois

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Alamo
7
8.2/10
1,672
€ 152.91
€ 51.60
€ 51.88
€ 52.88
 Enterprise
7
8.0/10
732
€
€ 56.51
€ 56.82
€ 58.88
 National
9
7.7/10
225
€ 184.68
€ 60.96
€ 61.39
€ 64.00
 Avis
49
7.3/10
1,768
€
€ 27.86
€ 27.95
€ 30.95
 Budget
37
6.5/10
4,976
€
€ 26.87
€ 28.38
€ 28.56
 Hertz
67
5.9/10
4,452
€
€ 28.66
€ 30.35
€ 32.79

FAQs about car hire in Illinois

How much does car hire in Illinois cost?

Car hire in Illinois costs as little as €38.00 per day, however the average price across all suppliers for a Fullsize class vehicle is €123.30 per day. The most expensive car to hire is €308.30 per day from NATIONAL for a Ford Mustang Convertible.

Who is the best car rental agent in Illinois?

Based on recent customer reviews over the last 3 months, ALAMO ehi has the highest customer rating for car hire in Illinois with a score of 8.2/10

with SIXT Corporate rated second best with a score of 8.1/10

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How much does it cost to hire a compact car in Illinois?

Today’s cheapest price for compact car hire in Illinois is €519.54 per week from SIXT.

Who is the cheapest car hire agent in Illinois?

The cheapest car hire company in Illinois is BUDGET, with prices for a Fullsize class car such as the Toyota Camry available from as little as €265.86 per week.

How much is fuel in Illinois?

You can expect to pay €0.71/ltr of petrol and €0.688/ltr of diesel in Illinois. You’ll pay a premium if refilling at motorway services of up to 10%.

What car hire agencies are available in Illinois?

We can arrange great deals on car hire in Illinois with leading car hire companies such as ALAMO, AVIS, BUDGET, DOLLAR, ENTERPRISE, HERTZ, NATIONAL, SIXT, THRIFTY as well as reputable, local car hire companies.

What type of car can I hire in Illinois?

We can arrange Compact, Compact Elite, Economy, Fullsize, Fullsize Elite, Intermediate, Intermediate Elite, Luxury, Premium, Special and Standard class rental cars in Illinois.

How much does it cost to hire a convertible car in Illinois?

We don’t currently have any convertible cars to hire in Illinois, but we are working in it and please check dates for future rentals.
The price at the moment for a convertible rental car in Illinois is €959.29 per week from THRIFTY for a Chevrolet Camaro Convertible.

Do you have a discount code for car hire in Illinois?

We don’t have any discount codes for car hire in Illinois at the moment, however BUDGET rates start from just €265.86 per week. If you’ve found a cheaper price than €265.86 from BUDGET in Chicago O'hare - Airport (illinois) or any other rental agent, let us know and we’ll do our best to beat it.

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

The cheapest price to hire a car for a week in Illinois is €266.00 per week with an average price of €863.10 per week across all car hire companies.

Illinois Mini Guide

You will certainly need a car in the Midwestern state of Illinois as it is relatively empty and the distances are large. Illinois is mostly made up of farmland and if you access the state via the interstate 80 road coming from Iowa you are sure to see many fields. Other routes into Illinois are from Indiana and the interstates 70, 74 and 80 or via the interstates 90 and 94 through Wisconsin. As you get closer to Chicago you will find that many of the roads are toll roads.

Chicago is the largest settlement in Illinois and one of the world’s most underrated cities which has art, culture and architecture to compare with anywhere else in the world. Also make sure you try the hot dogs and the pizzas which are the world’s best outside of New York.

Chicago has a fantastic skyline and it is where the idea for the skyscraper was first conceived, as well as being the home of blues and jazz music. Situated around the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is known as the Windy City and can get bitterly cold in winter. Car rental in Chicago is the best way to see this vast and ethnically diverse city which has a large population of people of Irish origin. Most of them can be found on the far south west side of the city at Mount Greenwood and Beverley.

Other neighbourhoods of interest in Chicago include the South Side which is home to large Chinese and Black populations as well as the University of Chicago, the north side which has many great theatres and LGTG friendly areas and of course down town which is the central hub of Chicago. In downtown Chicago you will find Illinois’ main airport at Midway, while there is another airport in the city at O’Hare.

Getting the best deal on car rental in Illinois

Book early for the best deals on car hire in Illinois. we have been serving our customers the best deals on car rental Illinois has to offer for over 10 years and we know from experience the sooner you book, the better the deal. Whether renting a car in Illinois from its capital city Springfield, or its largest city Chicago, the earlier you book, the cheaper the price.

We have rental cars in Illinois to suit every need, from economy cars to luxury car rental in Illinois, we have every angle covered. Simply tell us what you need from a rental car in Illinois and we will match your needs with our extensive list of suppliers and find the right car for you at the best price online.
 

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