Car Rentals in Illinois

The roads in Illinois are known for being flat and in good conditions. However, the state of Illinois is known to get an amount of snowfall in the winter that affects driving. Those who wish to rent a car in Illinois between November and April should be prepared to drive in snow. In this case make sure your Illinois rental car has winter tires and we suggest looking to book a vehicle with four-wheel drive for better traction. To get around the state, there are multiple interstates connecting cities of Illinois as well as the surrounding states. The I70 and I90 travel east/west and the I55 connect the largest cities of Chicago and St. Louis.

When driving your cheap rental cars in Illinois, be aware that all passengers must wear a seatbelt, whether they’re in the front or back seat. If you’re behind a school bus with flashing lights, it’s a serious offense to pass it on a road with two lanes or less. U-turns are allowed in the state of Illinois as long as it’s safe to do so. However, there are specific restrictions for U-turns in the city of Chicago, as there are places that restrict it altogether and in general you cannot make the turn close to an intersection. Driving under the influence is strictly prohibited and is an offense if your levels are 0.08% or higher. Look up the department of motor vehicles before getting car rentals in Illinois to make sure there aren’t any updates or changes.

To pick up your car rental in Illinois, you will be required to present a valid license from either the US or Canada and a credit card in the same name. If your license is foreign you may be asked to show a second form of ID and your return ticket at airport branches. Check with your pickup agency previously to confirm the necessary documentation. You may get a car rental in Illinois if you are over the age of 21 but may be subjected to a surcharge between the ages of 21 and 25.

Based on our data, the cost to rent a car in Illinois is $62 per day on average. However, you might be able to find rental car deals as low as around $20 per day, which is a 85% difference from the highest price per day at $137.

The best time to rent a car in Illinois is in the month of January, when prices are $27/day on average. December is often the most expensive month to rent a car, when average prices are $137/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit Illinois, it’s recommended that you book your rental around 3 days out for the best possible price.

The most popular length of time momondo users rent a car in Illinois is 3 days. For a 3-day rental the average daily price is $56, though prices are subject to change depending on the type of car you rent and what city you stay in. To rent a car for a week in general is $329 on average and for a weekend rental, expect to pay a total of $113 on average. Month-long Illinois car rentals are generally about $2,239 in total depending on your dates.

Prices for cars in Illinois are refreshed on a daily basis.

There are 209 operators available for cars in Illinois as of September 2023.

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Illinois. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.

When renting a car in Illinois, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.

Booking a car rental in Illinois via momondo could save you time and money. momondo provides you with a wide selection of options and cars as we search thousands of car rental websites and locations to enable you to make the best choice for your trip.

Once you have performed a search for a car rental in Illinois, momondo will show the results and enable you to find the best deal by using our filters; here you can narrow your search down by vehicle type, price, agencies and a multitude of policies that can apply.

Yes, momondo allows you to filter specifically for car rental companies in Illinois offering free cancellation.

momondo specifically allows you to search for car rentals in Illinois with fair fuel policies.

Yes, momondo can show you specific deals which include enhanced cleaning on car rentals in Illinois.

Yes, car rental deals in Illinois with unlimited mileage can be found on momondo.