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Cheap Car Hire in The Big Island from $48

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in The Big Island with a pick-up date of 20/6 and drop-off date of 27/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in The Big Island

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in The Big Island and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in The Big Island this past week from 21 hire locations out of 14 hire agencies. Prices for a The Big Island small car hire start from $48/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Convertible

Convertible

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Open-air all-terrain

Open-air all-terrain

Compare car hire deals in The Big Island by type

Here are the best The Big Island small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best The Big Island medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best The Big Island large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best The Big Island SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best The Big Island van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best The Big Island convertible hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia Rio$48/day
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Toyota Corolla$55/day
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Toyota Corolla
Suzuki Swift$55/day
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Best car hire deals found in The Big Island

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in The Big Island. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in The Big Island with an average daily rate of $76. Data was last updated on 13 June 2025.
Kia Rio$48/day
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Kia Rio
Kia Forte$49/day
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Kia Forte
Toyota C-HR$54/day
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Toyota C-HR

Cheapflights insights for The Big Island car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in The Big Island, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in The Big Island?

To get the best deal on car hire in The Big Island, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $80, which is about 29% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in The Big Island?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in The Big Island is Dollar (rated 6.4/10 with 146 reviews). Hertz (rated 7.2/10 with 62 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in The Big Island?

At The Big Island, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just $71. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $129 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In The Big Island, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just $71. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $129 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$97

February

$114

March

$101

April

$101

May

$81

June

$91

July

$104

August

$88

September

$71

October

$81

November

$72

December

$129

What car do most people hire in The Big Island?

The most popular types of cars to hire in The Big Island are the following: SUV cars (Jeep Compass or similar), Compact cars (Hyundai Kona or similar), and Full-size cars (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar).

Top hire agencies in The Big Island

Explore the leading car hire agencies in The Big Island known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in The Big Island. Reviews were last updated on 13 June 2025.

Dollar

6.4
Okay
146 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Hertz

7.2
Good
62 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.1

Budget

7.2
Good
58 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.8

Thrifty

6.5
Okay
49 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.4

National

8.6
Very Good
25 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.0

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
28 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
25 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Sixt

7.6
Good
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.3

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in The Big Island, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in The Big Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $93/day when booking a car hire in The Big Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for $63/day from Alamo, booked on Jun. 8.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in The Big Island for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in The Big Island. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $520 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in The Big Island?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For The Big Island however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in The Big Island for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in The Big Island is $2,227 ($74/day) on average.

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