Title: Athens, IL Car Rental - Free Cancellation Options - Expedia.com [Athens Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Athens.dx3000420826)[Hotels in Athens](https://expedia.com/Athens-Hotels.d3000420826.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Athens](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Athens.d3000420826.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Athens Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Athens.d3000420826.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_car.jpeg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Car Rental Athens, IL ## Search and Compare from Car Companies in Athens ## Featured car rental suppliers Compare from agencies ![car suppliers logo](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/02/16/car-suppliers-logo-desktop.jpg) ## Top Car Deals in Athens \* Price found within the past 6 days. 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Popular tourist attractions like Busch Stadium deserve to be high on your list while you're in town. > - Your next pit stop? St. Charles, which is around 90 miles away. Ameristar Casino St. Charles is one local highlight you shouldn't miss. > - Head to John Hancock Center to feel grounded in nature. Pack a picnic to enjoy or just relax and unwind. From Athens, it's around 170 miles away. ### How do I find the best car rental deals in Athens with Expedia? ### How old do you have to be to rent a car in Athens? ### What do you need to rent a car in Athens? ### What is the cheapest car rental in Athens? ### Can I rent a car for a month or longer in Athens? ### Where can I find an Athens car rental if I am younger than 25? ### What insurance should I choose for my car rental in Athens? ## Car Rental Information | Popular car types | [SUV](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/suv?rfrr=car.table.SUV), [Full Size](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/fullsize?rfrr=car.table.FullSize), [Economy](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/economy?rfrr=car.table.Economy) | | ------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Car suppliers available | | | Our best deal of the day | | | Our second best deal of the day | | | Our third best deal of the day | | | From the airport to your hotel | [Airport Transportation](https://www.expedia.com/ground-transfers?rfrr=car.table.AirportTransportation) | | From popular domestic and international airports | [Airport Car Rentals](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/airport) | ## Finding the cheapest car rentals in Athens ### **Using our Search Wizard** If the deals that are available on our page do not suit your needs, then enter Athens into the search wizard at the top of the page. 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