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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.
The average price of fuel in Champaign is R69,79 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R837 and R1 117, depending on the car size.
Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Champaign.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Special car hire in Champaign costs R1 005 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Champaign costs R2 027 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car hire in Champaign costs R1 339 per day, on average.
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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2,0 Poor
May 2024
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 smelled2 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.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
Locations in Champaign
707 North Mattis
+1 217 359 3746
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One location in Champaign
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707 North Mattis
+1 217 359 3746
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One location in Champaign
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One location in Champaign
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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 service