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Driver's age: 26-65

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Top tips for renting a car at Champaign University-Willard airport

  • A great feature of traveling to a smaller airport such as this is that the customer service counters and the rental cars available for rent are all on-site and easy to access. To find the customer service counters for the rental car companies that operate at this airport, you can proceed right from the baggage claim area to their location inside the terminal building. Once you have picked up your contract and your keys, you will find your car rental at Champaign University-Willard Airport (CMI) just outside the exit for baggage claim in the adjacent parking lots.
  • Returning a car rental at Champaign University-Willard Airport is as easy as renting the car in the first place. As you approach the airport on Highway 45 there will be ample signage showing you where the airport complex is. Once you are there, head to the same parking lot where you picked up your rental car and then park the car, note your mileage and gas level, lock the car, and then drop your contract and your keys in the provided lock box for your rental car provider.
  • Even though this is a smaller airport serving a relatively small town, there are still a couple of transportation options to get you from the airport to the center of the city. This includes public bus service as well as taxi service from the airport. The problem with the public bus is that it's not set up for a large group of travelers that may be carrying a lot of luggage. A taxi is a good option unless you need to make several trips during your stay, at which point the cost is going to get exorbitant. When you take all that into account, you will see that a car rental at Champaign University-Willard Airport is a great choice for transportation.
  • Because this is a smaller airport, the airport is generally not overly busy, making getting a Champaign University-Willard Airport car rental an easy procedure. That said, you will find busier times during the morning and evening rush-hour periods, especially on a Friday afternoon when people may be traveling into the city for a weekend. That makes the idea of making a reservation with one of the on-site rental car companies a great idea, so you know that there will be a car waiting for you upon your arrival at this airport.
  • Book your rental car at Champaign University-Willard airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about renting a car at Champaign University-Willard airport

  • What documents are required to rent a car at this airport?

    If you are a resident in the United States, you will only need to present your valid driver's license to the rental car company to rent your car. If you are traveling here from another country, most rental car companies will want a second form of identification to complete your rental.

  • Am I allowed to go to Canada or Mexico during the term of my rental?

    While most rental car companies at this airport will allow you to take your rental car into Canada with no restriction, chances are you cannot take the car into Mexico. Even when you do bring it into Canada, you must notify the rental car company in advance so that they can give you an insurance card for non-residents.

  • What are some of the amenities travelers can expect to find when renting a car at this airport?

    A nice feature of having rental car counters right inside of the terminal building is that travelers can utilize all the amenities of the airport while they rent their car. At this airport that includes restroom facilities and water fountains, some great dining options, an ATM in the terminal, charging stations for your electronics spread throughout the terminal, and a conference room that is available by appointment.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Champaign University-Willard airport?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Champaign University-Willard airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and National.

Champaign University-Willard Airport car rental reviews and directory 
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Hertz

9.5

Wonderful

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9.5

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.5

Value for money

9.5

One location in Champaign University-Willard Airport

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11 Airport Road

+1 217 359 5413

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, 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

Anonymous, Jul 2020

KAYAK

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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

Anonymous, Dec 2019

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Pros:

The staff was very friendly and helpful.

1 out of 1

Alamo

7.3

Good

Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

7.3

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11 Airport Rd

+1 833 516 2247

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, 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

Anonymous, 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 while

10.0 Wonderful

RM, Nov 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

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 you

Cons:

nothing. very happy with the service

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.5

Fair

Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

4.5

Comfort

5.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.5

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in Champaign University-Willard Airport

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11 Airport Rd

+1 833 516 2248

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1804 South Neil Street

+1 217 351 1400

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2.0 Poor

Sara, Apr 2021

KAYAK

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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

Anonymous, Jun 2020

KAYAK

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A great value for the money!

3.6 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was friendly

Cons:

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 smelled

1 out of 1

Budget

4.9

Mediocre

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Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.9

Value for money

5.4

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11 Airport Way

+1 217 378 8584

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2020

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Nothing

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Car was NOT available!!!

2.0 Poor

Michelle, Dec 2022

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Employee Megan was rude and made comments offensive to my demographic. She forced me to sign for the condition of the car without seeing it. Car was not clean or filled up with gas when I received it. Cleaner was on premises and announced it wasn’t his responsibility and assistant I formed me Megan’s comments and demeanor are « just the way she is. ». I have never been treated like this by a car hire company in any country I’ve rented in. When I called Budget they « made a note » and that was it.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2022

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Quick and easy pickup. Clean car in good condition.

1.9 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2021

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There was no car on the lot for my reservation. They were unable to help me locate a car at another location or with a competitor. I was just on my own to figure it out at the last minute. Reservations should not be allowed to be made or confirmed if they are unable to fulfill them.

1.9 Poor

Lisa, Jul 2021

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The first the Budget rep assigned to me at check-in was a sedan that smelled likecigarette smoke, was beat up looking, and had a warning light up about needing an oil change. The second car the Budget rep assigned to me was an old looking Toyota 4Runner that a worn out break pedal that you had to press down all the way to get it to function, a driver's side passenger door that did not open from the inside of car, and a rear hatchback door that sometimes opened from the outside and sometimes stayed locked no matter how many time you hit unlock on the remote. To add insult to injury, Budget charged about 30-40% more at the Champaign, Illinois location than they charge elsewhere in the U.S. Needless to say, I did foresee that I was going to be visiting rent-a-wreck after paying top dollar to Budget.

1 out of 2

Avis

4.6

Mediocre

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4.6

Comfort

4.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.6

Value for money

4.6

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11 Airport Road

+1 217 359 5442

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2.0 Poor

Kevin, Sep 2024

Economy

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I had a terrible experience with Avis at Willard Airport in Champaign-Urbana. Despite booking months in advance and confirming twice, I was left without a rental car. The manager, DeAndre McPherson, assured me the keys would be set aside for my late arrival, but on the day of my flight, I was told this wasn't possible, and he was on vacation. I tried to resolve it with another rep, even becoming a preferred member, but nothing worked. Avis failed to inform me of options ahead of time, causing major travel disruptions. Terrible communication and management.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size

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Excellent

1 out of 1

National

2.0

Poor

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2.0

Comfort

2.0

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2.0

Value for money

2.0

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11 Airport Rd

+1 833 516 2246

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

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

Roy, Feb 2022

KAYAK
There wasn't any experience.

1 out of 1

Thrifty

5.2

Fair

Best rated

One location in Champaign University-Willard Airport

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707 North Mattis

+1 217 359 3746

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Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

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University of Illinois Willard Airport

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Sunnycars

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One location in Champaign University-Willard Airport

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Airport Rd 11

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24 travelers who rented a car in Champaign University-Willard Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.6

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