The Big Island

Cheap Car Hire in The Big Island from $49

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in The Big Island with a pick-up date of 1/5 and drop-off date of 8/5. 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.
Kailua-Kona, The Big Island, HI, United States
3 May — 10 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Kailua-Kona, The Big Island, HI, United States
Fri 3/5
Noon
Fri 10/5
Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in The Big Island?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in The Big Island and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 26 April 2024.

January

$89

February

$98

March

$96

April

$87

May

$87

June

$101

July

$110

August

$90

September

$79

October

$84

November

$81

December

$107

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in The Big Island is September. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 26 April 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in The Big Island this past week from 20 hire locations out of 13 hire agencies. Prices for a The Big Island small car hire start from $49/day. Check out available deals for 5 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

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Open-air all-terrain

Open-air all-terrain

Compare available car types for hire in The Big Island

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in The Big Island to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Small cars

$77 - $104

All Car Types

$88 - $121

To hire a small car in The Big Island, you would pay an average price of $91/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in The Big Island (~$77/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$104/day). In fact, September is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for The Big Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in The Big Island, hiring a small car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best The Big Island small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in The Big Island, you would pay an average price of $99/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in The Big Island (~$83/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$115/day). In fact, November is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for The Big Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in The Big Island, hiring a medium car saves you 3% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best The Big Island medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in The Big Island, you would pay an average price of $130/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in The Big Island (~$85/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$169/day). In fact, September is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for The Big Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in The Big Island, hiring a large car is 21% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best The Big Island large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in The Big Island, you would pay an average price of $100/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in The Big Island (~$83/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$130/day). In fact, November is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for The Big Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in The Big Island, hiring a SUV saves you 2% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best The Big Island SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in The Big Island, you would pay an average price of $125/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a van in The Big Island (~$103/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$181/day). In fact, December is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for The Big Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in The Big Island, hiring a van is 19% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in The Big Island, you would pay an average price of $70/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in The Big Island (~$80/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$263/day). In fact, January is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for The Big Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in The Big Island, hiring a luxury car saves you 33% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a convertible in The Big Island, you would pay an average price of $120/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in The Big Island (~$68/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$185/day). In fact, May is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for The Big Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in The Big Island, hiring a convertible is 15% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best The Big Island convertible hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Corolla$49/day
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Toyota Corolla
Hyundai Accent$51/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Accent Hatch$56/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch

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 26 April 2024.

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
155 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very Good
106 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.4

Hertz

7.8
Good
352 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

Budget

7.6
Good
126 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.2

Thrifty

7.0
Good
141 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.7

Dollar

6.6
Okay
271 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.4

National

8.8
Very Good
45 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.1

Payless

7.9
Good
90 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.8

Best The Big Island car hire deals found

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 $60. Data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Toyota Corolla$49/day
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Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla$49/day
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Hyundai Accent$50/day
5
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A/C
Hyundai Accent

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 26 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in The Big Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $84/day when booking a car hire in The Big Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for $47/day from Dollar, booked on Apr. 21.

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

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in The Big Island from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar ($49/day), Thrifty ($49/day), and Hertz ($88/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in The Big Island?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.9 rating), National (8.7 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in The Big Island.

  • 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 $522 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in The Big Island for the best price?

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 22%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in The Big Island.

  • 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 $2,237 ($75/day) on average.

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