Rockford car rentals from $27/day

When securing a car rental in Rockford, you’ll want to consider the driving conditions for the time of year. During the winter months, roads can get slippery with ice and snow. An ideal car for this time of year is an SUV. In an SUV, the driver sits up higher, which improves visibility, and the vehicle’s drivetrain is elevated, allowing you higher clearance when driving over any frost cracks in the roads.

The speed limits are dictated by the type of area through which you are driving. On highways, like the I-39, which runs north and south through Rockford, you’ll find the posted speed limit is around 65mph. On major routes where there are typically commercial buildings, you can expect limits to range between roughly 35mph and 45mph. Residential areas will be posted around 30mph, with speeds reducing to between 15mph and 25mph in school and hospital areas.

There are several parking lots and garages available to Rockport visitors. A handful of these offer free parking, but you will typically find that parking costs around $1.25 per hour. One well-located spot to park is the Wyman-South Garage on Elm St., between S. Wyman St. and S. Main St.

On average a rental car in Rockford costs $52 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Rockford found in the last 2 weeks is $39.

The average gas price in Rockford is $3.48 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $42 and $56, depending on the car size.

Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Rockford.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Greater Rockford airport to off-airport locations is Budget.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Special car rental in Rockford costs $35 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Rockford costs $153 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in Rockford costs $87 per day, on average.

In Rockford, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz 7549 Walton Street (6 miles from city center).

Most car rental providers in Rockford offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Rockford, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 10 car rental agencies in Rockford.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Rockford so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Yes, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and Budget car rental companies, are some of the most commonly used car rentals in downtown Rockford by visitors. Other agencies you can also opt for are Value Plus Auto Rental & Leasing or Avis Car Rental.

Toll Plaza East Riverside Road located close to Costco Gasoline and Burger King and Plaza Eastbound are two of the main toll roads in Rockford. Irene Road I-Pass Only Toll Plaza 5B and Toll Plaza 5A are the other toll roads that are both open 24hrs.