Car rental Illinois
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Rental cars in Illinois
Illinois rental cars for every journey
Discover the bustling cities, world-class museums, lush outdoors, and quirky eats of The Prairie State with Illinois car rental on Turo. Nestled in the heart of the Midwest and home to one of the largest cities in the US, Illinois is a prime destination for business travel, vacations, and interstate moves.
Unlike traditional car rental companies, renting a car on Turo is fuss-free and fast. Find cars to suit your every need, from sleek sedans to elite electric vehicles (EVs), and collect your car at a wide range of locations throughout Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Springfield, and more. With the right car on Turo, this beloved state is all yours to explore.
Endless car and location options in Illinois
From SUV rentals and luxury car rentals to affordable options, you can search an extraordinary selection of rental cars in Illinois and find the perfect car for just about any occasion and any budget, right from your phone.
Airports, hotels, & more
On Turo, you can rent just about any car, just about anywhere, just about any time. Decide which day and location you want to pick up your rental car, or have it delivered to your preferred location in Illinois. From airport car rental alternatives to convenient doorstep delivery at hotels, train stations, and more, get the car you want where you want it.
Insurance, protection, & peace of mind
Third-party liability insurance is included, and you can choose from a selection of protection plans. You can also cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your trip for added convenience, unless you opt to receive a non-refundable trip discount when you book.
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Car rental Illinois: How it works
1. Find the perfect car
Enter a date and location in Illinois (or beyond), filter to find the best car for you, and read reviews from previous renters.
2. Select a pickup location
Rent a car nearby or get one delivered to various destinations, including many airports, train stations, hotels, or maybe even your home.
3. Hit the road
Your host sends you pickup details, and you’re all set to hit the roads of Illinois! If you have questions, you can easily chat with your host or contact support.
Rent a car and explore Illinois
Things to do and places to see in Illinois
As the US's sixth-most populous state, it's no wonder that Illinois is packed with attractions suited to tourists and locals alike. From Chicago to Springfield to Peoria, consider putting these top spots on your travel itinerary.
Rent the perfect carThe Art Institute of Chicago
Ranked the number-one museum in the world by TripAdvisor for four consecutive years, the Art Institute of Chicago is worth perusing for at least a full day, if not longer. Contemporary and impressionist works complement global exhibitions showcasing the cultural history of various ancient civilizations, and paintings from notable artists like Van Gogh, Renoir, and Georgia O'Keeffe decorate the walls. There's something for everyone at this unmissable Chicago museum.
Millennium Park
Home to the famous Cloud Gate, more colloquially referred to as "The Bean", Millennium Park is a public park and cultural hotspot located in downtown Chicago, IL. Traipse through the beautiful rooftop garden (the biggest of its kind in the world), gaze at the modern architecture, and take in a performance at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Don't forget to snap a few silly pics by The Bean to commemorate your trip!
Route 66
Chicago, Illinois is where the iconic Route 66 — arguably the most famous highway in the US, if not the world — begins. If you're planning a driving vacation or feel like taking your rental car for a spin through a few states, you can embark on your Route 66 journey from Chicago. Follow it southwest through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, then finish it in California. Just remember, you'll have to bring your vehicle back to Illinois to return it.
Turo vs. Traditional car rental
Turo
App-based experience
No waiting in line
Get the exact car you choose
Delivery options & thousands of pickup locations
Contactless pickup and dropoff available
Traditional car rental
Standard rental counter experience
Waiting in line
Get one type of car “or similar”
Pickup at retail locations
Requires in-person handoff
Rental car pickup locations throughout Illinois
Get your car delivered right to you or wherever you’re going in Illinois. Many hosts offer delivery to custom locations or popular points of interest, like airports, train stations, and hotels. Popular Illinois pickup locations include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Booking a car rental pick-up from Chicago O'Hare International Airport is a breeze on Turo. With easily accessible pick-up and delivery locations near the airport, you can give the rental car counter the flick and stroll straight to your vehicle.
Midway International Airport (MDW)
Flying into the south side of Chicago? Turo vehicles can be easily collected a short distance from Midway International Airport. Just arrange the perfect location with your Turo host and guarantee your peace of mind once your plane has touched down. If you'd prefer to leave the airport quicksmart, why not opt to have your rental car delivered to your hotel or home instead?
Chicago and Other Illinois cities
Chicago is Illinois's most bustling major city, with over 2.6 million residents and 50 million visitors on average each year. Whether you're staying for a week, a month, or for good, cars on Turo can help you cruise around the region with ease. Of course, there's more to Illinois than just Chicago — cars on Turo service all the most popular cities in Illinois, including Springfield, Aurora, Peoria, Naperville, Joliet, and Plainfield.
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Top tips for renting a car in Illinois
Illinois car rental will give you the freedom to uncover The Prairie State's best attractions and hidden gems, or simply cruise around the area for work or convenience. Here's what you need to know about renting a car in Illinois with Turo.
What documents and paperwork do you need to rent a car in Illinois?
To rent a car on Turo, you must create a Turo account, be 18 years old or older with a valid driver’s license, and get approved to drive on Turo. When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through an approval process by entering your driver’s license information by providing a photo of it and some other information. In most cases, you’ll get approved immediately, and you’ll be set for future road trips, business trips, and family vacations!
What are the road rules and driving conditions in Illinois?
When driving in Illinois, you'll need to stay on the right-hand side of the road and observe state road rules, including mandatory seat belts, yielding to pedestrians at all times, road signs, and speed limits.
Illinois enforces maximum speed limits of 20 miles per hour (mph) in school zones, 30 mph in urban areas, 55 mph on interstate highways near or in major cities, 65 mph on rural interstates, and 70 mph on interstate highways outside of urban areas.
In Chicago, there are unique rules around making U-turns. You must not make a U-turn within 100 feet of an intersection, and on some streets, U-turns are completely forbidden. However, in the rest of Illinois, you can make a U-turn if it is safe to do so.
As Illinois winters can be cold and icy, always check if your car is equipped to drive in snow or on slippery roads. You can filter your Turo car rental options to find vehicles with snow tires.
Are there toll roads in Illinois?
There are five toll roads in Illinois that comprise over 300 miles of tollways across 12 counties:
- Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-39, I-90, and US 51)
- Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355)
- Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway/Chicago–Kansas City Expressway (I-88, IL 56, and IL 110)
- Tri-State Tollway (I-80, I-94, and I-294)
- Elgin-O'Hare Tollway (IL 390)
It's good to keep this in mind if you're venturing outward and make sure to carry some change with you so you're always prepared.
Do I need to rent a car in Illinois?
If you plan on traveling throughout the state of Illinois, it's a smart choice to rent a vehicle. Not only will a rental car give you flexibility in each place you visit, but it will also allow you to freely hop between Illinois's major cities.
What occasions can I rent a car for in Illinois?
You can rent a car in Illinois through Turo for practically any occasion, from your next vacation to an upcoming work trip, a formal event, long-term travel or relocation, or even to replace your car while it's out of action.
- Vacation car rental: Put your mind at ease on vacation with a Turo rental car reservation to fit the whole family. Depending on your travel style, you might opt to shuttle the kids around in a people mover like the Dodge Grand Caravan or head off with your number one for a stylish sojourn in the gorgeous, eco-friendly BMW iX.
- Work car rental: Turo's car rental deals make it super simple to find a practical Illinois car rental for business travel. Show up to your meetings on time (and looking slick) in a professional sedan or luxury SUV such as the Lincoln Corsair, Honda Odyssey, or the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class.
- Long-term car rental: Visiting Illinois long-term? It might be helpful to tee up a rental car so you can freely move around. On Turo, we have a range of budget-friendly rental cars, including the Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Jetta, and Kia Forte, that'll save you money during your stay in Illinois.
- Temporary car rental: If you need a quick-fix vehicle while your car is out of action, book it on Turo! We've got options that will get you from A to B without breaking the bank, like the zippy and eco-friendly Toyota Corolla Hybrid, or the deluxe yet affordable Chevrolet Equinox.
- Wedding car rental: Luxury vehicles, including streamlined EVs, classic American sports cars, and cool sports cars, are all available on Turo — it's only a matter of which one you'll choose to ferry you to your next wedding or formal event.
What rental car types can I find in Illinois?
In Illinois, you'll have free rein over your choice of vehicle — especially with Turo, the car rental company that always delivers the exact vehicle you selected (no surprises here).
Discover compact SUVs like the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Explorer, or Toyota RAV4, luxury sedans including the latest BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, or Audi A6, glamorous sports cars from Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, or Dodge Challenger, practical vans like the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, or Kia Sedona, trusty pickup trucks like the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado or Ram 1500, and so much more.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Illinois?
The cost of car rental in Illinois can vary depending on car type, booking length, extras, and delivery. For cheap car rental in Illinois, look out for discounts on longer-duration bookings and early bookings.