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Cheap Car Hire in The Big Island from $52

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 22/9 and drop-off date of 29/9. 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 11 August 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in The Big Island this past week from 27 hire locations out of 16 hire agencies. Prices for a The Big Island small car hire start from $52/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

$52+

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Compact

Compact

$55+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$53+

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Standard

Standard

$72+

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Full-size

Full-size

$56+

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SUV

SUV

$83+

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People mover

People mover

$82+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$77+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$100+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$58+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$61+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$62+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$69+

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Open-air all-terrain

Open-air all-terrain

$79+

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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 $73. Data was last updated on 11 August 2026.
Suzuki Swift$52/day
Suzuki Swift
Found 08/10/26
Hyundai Ioniq$53/day
Hyundai Ioniq
Found 08/09/26
Suzuki Swift$55/day
Suzuki Swift
Found 08/09/26

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 87 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $84, which is about 23% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 Hertz (rated 7.4/10 with 58 reviews). Budget (rated 6.9/10 with 79 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
7.4
Budget
Budget
6.9
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.6
National
National
9.2

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 $120 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 $120 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

$103

February

$115

March

$97

April

$89

May

$85

June

$102

July

$109

August

$86

September

$71

October

$83

November

$86

December

$120

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 (Mazda CX-5 or similar), Intermediate cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar), and Open-air all-terrain cars (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar).

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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 11 August 2026.

Hertz

7.4
Good
58 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.2

Budget

6.9
Okay
79 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.9

Thrifty

6.6
Okay
33 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.4

National

9.2
Wonderful
14 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.4

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
25 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Sixt

8.4
Very Good
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
22 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.2

Payless

7.8
Good
23 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.9

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 11 August 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in The Big Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $85/day when booking a car hire in The Big Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for $47/day from Provider's pick, booked on Aug. 8.

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

    Dollar 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 $746 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 $3,199 ($107/day) on average.

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