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How old do you need to be to rent a car in Illinois?

I’ve never been to Chicago before, so I’m flying there sometime this year. However, I want to travel to St. Louis to see the Cardinals play the Cubs. I’m only 22 years old, so I’m worried that I won’t be able to rent a car—what age do I need to be to rent a car in Illinois?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Your road trip sounds amazing! Fortunately, you only have to be 21 years old to rent a car in
Illinois
, allowing you to rent a car and soak in one of the best rivalries in all of sports.
That said, most rental car companies will add a young driver surcharge since you’re under the age of 25. The company may also restrict what type of car you rent, most notably luxury cars, sports cars, and convertibles.
If you already have a car insurance policy, keep in mind that you can decline
rental car insurance
, as your personal coverage already covers rental cars.
Seeing the Cards and Cubs play is a great moment for any baseball fan. So if you want to save enough money to upgrade to the all-inclusive seats instead of the nosebleeds, use the
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