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Choices for car rentals in Champaign depend on the season and the type of driving you’ll be doing while traveling in and around the city. If you’re planning to spend time driving to one of the nearby cities of Chicago, St. Louis or Indianapolis, you may opt for a comfortable and fuel-efficient sedan to accommodate the longer distances. On the other hand, an SUV or other all-wheel-drive vehicle may be an ideal choice if you’re traveling in the winter months.
The speed limits for I-57 and I-74, the two major interstates crossing through Champaign, are 70mph and 60mph, respectively. Speed limits for roads in the most-congested areas are typically 30mph or 35mph. Most other main roads in the city have speed limits of 45mph, including wide, four-lane roads. Drivers should use caution when driving on these wide-open roads where it often feels like the speed limit should be 55mph, leaving drivers open to getting speeding tickets from awaiting police officers. Another tricky area for drivers is where I-72 enters Champaign and becomes University Ave; here, the speed limit drops quickly from 55mph to 30mph.
There is ample parking available in municipal parking lots and on the streets in the busiest areas of Champaign, but most of the parking is metered. Meters cost between $0.25 and $1.50 per hour during the workweek, starting as early as 7am and enforced as late as 6pm. In the hospital district, you should also expect to feed the meter on Saturdays. The most expensive meters are located in the busiest downtown area, and parking gradually gets less expensive as you move farther away from the downtown area.
On average a rental car in Champaign costs C$ 84 per day.
The average gas price in Champaign is C$ 5.38 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 65 and C$ 86, depending on the car size.
Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Champaign.
The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from University-Willard airport to off-airport locations is Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
An Economy car rental in Champaign costs C$ 84 per day, on average.
A Special car rental in Champaign costs C$ 70 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car rental in Champaign costs C$ 83 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Champaign costs C$ 589 per week (C$ 84 per day).
On average a rental car in Champaign costs C$ 2,522 per month (C$ 84 per day).
Yes, several agencies provide rental services in downtown Champaign if you’re not accessing the city via plane. Hertz’s offices are along North Mattis Avenue, and Zipcar has offices on E University Avenue. They provide several rental categories like SUVs, station wagons, sedans, and trucks.
Roads within Champaign itself are not tolled. However, Illinois has several toll roads to watch out for when driving around the state. These include Interstate 355, Interstate 88, and I-90, just to name a few. Some roads allow cash-only payments, while transponders like the E-ZPass transponders are acceptable on others.
2 locations in Champaign
Locations in Champaign
11 Airport Road
+1 217 359 5413
707 North Mattis
+1 217 359 3746
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4.0 Mediocre
Dec. 2021
8.0 Very good
Dec. 2021
2.0 Poor
Feb. 2021
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They allowed me to book and didn’t have any cars available. They called me 20 minutes before I was supposed to go pick it up asking me to wait until the next day to MAYBE get a car . I just flown into Champaign and I was left strandedCons:
The organization and the staff . It was a terrible experience never again10.0 Wonderful
Jul. 2020
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Staff was friendly and helpful!Cons:
Hours are somewhat restrictive ... closing at 5p seems early!8.0 Very good
Jul. 2020
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The car was about 1/8 below a full tank. And then the car showed that one of the rear tires was very low which I didn’t notice until I was off the lot but it made me a bit nervous while on the highway.10.0 Wonderful
Dec. 2019
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The staff was very friendly and helpful.3 locations in Champaign
Locations in Champaign
11 Airport Rd
+1 833 516 2248
1212 N Prospect Ave
+1 217 355 1300
1804 South Neil Street
+1 217 351 1400
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan. 2024
2.0 Poor
Apr. 2021
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EVERYTHING! Rented car through Kayak/Priceline, but the location rented from in Savoy had ZERO cars available - at all - and could NOT honor reservation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!8.4 Very good
Jun. 2020
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A great value for the money!3.6 Poor
Jan. 2020
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The staff was friendlyCons:
Had the vehicle that we reserved. Didn’t have the minivan so had to settle for a SUV that didn’t have the room we needed. The vehicle also was filthy and smelled9.6 Wonderful
Jul. 2019
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Staff were very friendly and professional. I had to wait a bit, but they were very courteous. I didn’t especially care for the fact that when I got my rental, it had only about 1/4 tank of gas. I forgot that and filled it up before I dropped it off.Cons:
Nothing besides gas fill up.One location in Champaign
Locations in Champaign
11 Airport Rd
+1 833 516 2246
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2.0 Poor
Jul. 2020
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The staff didn't do anything bad.Cons:
The staff didn't do anything bad because no one was there. So no staff, no car, no rental.2.0 Poor
Feb. 2022
One location in Champaign
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One location in Champaign
Locations in Champaign
11 Airport Rd
+1 833 516 2247
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2.0 Poor
Apr. 2021
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Our confirmed reservations were not honored. After driving for over an hour to location to pickup car we were told there were not available. Confirmed reservation were worthless.Cons:
If we had gotten a car per our reservations.10.0 Wonderful
Aug. 2020
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It was great, there wasn't a line i was in and out. The gentleman upgraded me at no extra cost, some the best customer service I've had in a while10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2019
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the older woman was helpful and i was pleasantly surprised to get a bigger car even though i had requested a kia or similar. since all she had on the lot was an Equinox i got that at the price i had planned to pay. Thank youCons:
nothing. very happy with the service10.0 Wonderful
May 2019
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Fast and efficient service. Friendly staff. Excellent choice and condition of vehicles. The pick up location had a choice of vehicles we could take and when we indicated we have lots of luggage, the staff correctly suggested the Ford Explorer. Kudos to the staff.Cons:
Perhaps there could be a small map with arrows indicating the exact drop-off location. Sometimes Google maps will not bring you to the exact location but somewhere there and in a city like Chicago, you have to figure out the exact spot by going around in circles4.0 Mediocre
Jan. 2019
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No one told us that 21 cannot rent a minivan. We wasted our time to rent this car. And i didn’t find how to cancel to reservation after the lady at the drop off location told us we can’t rent.9.6 Wonderful
Nov. 2017
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Great staff, easy to find.Cons:
Instructions for after-hours key drop-off should be better.One location in Champaign
Locations in Champaign
11 Airport Way
+1 217 378 8584
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2.0 Poor
Jul. 2020
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NothingCons:
Car was NOT available!!!4.0 Mediocre
May 2019
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Customer service was absolutely terrible. I will NEVER rent from this company again2.0 Poor
Jul. 2017
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There were no cars left - I took a taxi to get to a location with no cars and then had to pay for a taxi to go to another car rental location where I just made it before they closed.9.2 Wonderful
Nov. 2016
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The price, the ease of pick up and drop off, the efficiency and value of the whole thing.Cons:
The brakes on the Kia rental were so tight, they nearly threw me through the windshield each time i used them, til i got used to them2.0 Poor
Dec. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2022
One location in Champaign
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Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
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Most popular car type | Economy |
Average price | C$ 84/day |
Good deal | C$ 84/day |