Our SIXT rental agencies in Illinois welcome you at locations such as Chicago O'Hare Airport, the South Loop, and Lincoln Park. With your rental car, explore the city of Chicago and its lakefront, then drive southwest to the canyons and waterfalls of Starved Rock State Park and neighboring Matthiessen State Park. When choosing a vehicle in Illinois, select a compact for the city, an SUV for the parks, a minivan for the family, or an electric car for an eco-friendly drive.
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Illinois Car Rental
An Illinois car rental is easy when you choose SIXT. We offer great locations in the state, including in Chicago, and at major airports like Chicago O'Hare International Airport. We operate with flexible hours that include offering 24-hour returns at some locations. Our fleet has new-model vehicles, with most cars being an average of only three months old. Whether you need a small sedan for city driving or a spacious SUV with room for a family, we have just the right type of car for you.
Sixt Services in Illinois
An Illinois car rental from SIXT makes it easy to explore the state and surrounding region. When you rent a car in Illinois with SIXT you can choose from a range of car categories that include sporty sedans, luxury SUVs and minivans for groups. You can enhance your rental with features such as a toll pass that gives you unlimited use of automated toll lanes. We also offer child seats and GPS, among other extras. So whether you're looking for a long-term rental or a one-day rental, SIXT has just the car for you.
Best Places to Visit in Illinois
- Chicago: As the third-largest city in the United States, this is a popular destination for visitors to Illinois. Many of the spots that visitors will head to in Chicago are in an area known as The Loop. Here you will find landmarks such as the Chicago Institute of Art and Millennium Park.
- Springfield: The state capital is another popular destination for visitors. One of the city’s claims to fame is that it once served as the home of Abraham Lincoln. Because of that, visitors will find quite a few destinations centered around the former president including the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
- Galena: Many people refer to this town as the city that time forgot. The town sits on the banks of the Mississippi River and at one point it was a major port along the river. Today this bustling tourist mecca is a great place to stroll down the old-style Main Street where you will find plenty of shops in the old 19th-century buildings that line the street.
Summer in Illinois
Because winter in this part of the world can be long and cold, locals and visitors alike truly look forward to the summer months here. This is a great time to head outdoors to places such as Matthiessen State Park or Starved Rock State Park. If you're bringing the kids with you to Illinois in the summer a trip to Raging Waves Waterpark in Yorkville might be just the ticket.
Good to know
Our standard rentals at locations in Illinois come with unlimited miles, so you can see as much of the state as you want.
All drivers need a valid license. International renters need their passports, plus an international driving permit if the license uses a non-Roman alphabet like Japanese.
The minimum rental age for SIXT locations in Illinois is 21, although some car categories have a higher minimum age. A young driver fee applies to those under 25.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. SIXT places a temporary hold on your credit card at pickup for the amount of the deposit. For payments with debit cards, please refer to our rental information for more details about deposits. The amount depends on the location and vehicle. Please check for more details on payment information in this article.
In the U.S., generally a minimum of $200 will be charged to the payment method for security purposes. The deposit for high-value vehicles may be higher. Non-airport locations in Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Illinois have higher minimum authorization amounts. Additional details on the deposit can be found in this article.
Reservations are by vehicle category (“or similar”), not by an exact model. When a "guaranteed model" option is shown for your dates and location, selecting it reserves that specific model. Otherwise, you’ll receive a comparable car in the same group with similar size and performance subject to availability.
The exact mileage policy for your booking is shown during the reservation process, so you’ll know what’s included before pickup.
Vehicles rented at most SIXT locations in the contiguous United States may be driven throughout the contiguous states. Travel into Canada must be in accordance with our geographical restrictions, which can be found in our rental information. Travel to Mexico is not allowed. If you drive outside authorized areas, a fee of $0.50 per mile will apply.
All renters and authorized drivers must present a valid, unexpired, original driver’s license at the time of rental. Renters with a non-U.S. driver's license may also need to provide a valid passport or other government-issued ID. Licenses in non-Roman alphabets (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic) must be accompanied by an international driver’s license. If the license is from a country not in the international driver’s license treaty, an official translation is required. See our rental information for full driver’s license and age requirements.
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