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Cheap Car Hire in Hilo from $66
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 Hilo with a pick-up date of 1/12 and drop-off date of 4/12. 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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Hilo car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Hilo. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 September 2025.
Most popular company | DOLLAR |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $1.42 |
Average price per day | $74 |
Cheapest price per day | $66 |
Popular car types in Hilo
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Hilo and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 2 September 2025.
There are currently 19 hire locations operating in Hilo spread across 14 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Hilo is medium car at $66 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
$70+
Compact
$73+
Intermediate
$66+
Standard
$101+
Full-size
$69+
People mover
$148+
Full-size SUV
$139+
Premium SUV
$165+
Compare car hire deals in Hilo by type
Here are the best Hilo small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Hilo medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Hilo large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Hilo SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Skoda Fabia$70/day
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BMW 1 Series$73/day
4
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A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage$106/day
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Best car hire deals found in Hilo
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Hilo. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Hilo with an average daily rate of $97. Data was last updated on 2 September 2025.
Toyota Corolla$66/day
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Volkswagen Passat$69/day
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A/C
MG HS$69/day
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Cheapflights insights for Hilo car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Hilo, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Hilo?
Book your car hire in Hilo 20 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $79/day on average when booked 20 days ahead, which saves you 17% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Hilo?
Looking to hire a car in Hilo? Dollar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $54.35/day. Thrifty also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $62.70/day.
What is the best car rental company in Hilo?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Hilo is National (rated 10.0/10 with 3 reviews). Thrifty (rated 9.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
National
10.0
Thrifty
9.0
Alamo
9.0
Payless
9.0
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Hilo?
At Hilo, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just $73. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $139 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 Hilo, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just $73. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $139 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
$102
February
$125
March
$118
April
$116
May
$87
June
$92
July
$127
August
$93
September
$75
October
$90
November
$73
December
$139
What car do most people hire in Hilo?
Open-air all-terrain cars (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, for example) are the most popular in Hilo. Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited) and SUV (Hyundai Kona) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Hilo.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Hilo?
In Hilo, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and Thrifty have 2 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.
Top hire agencies in Hilo
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Hilo known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Hilo. Reviews were last updated on 2 September 2025.
National
3 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.3
Value
9.3
Thrifty
2 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.9
Value
8.7
Alamo
11 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.2
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.1
Value
7.7
Payless
6 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.2
Value
8.8
Hertz
21 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.8
Value
8.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.9
Overall
8.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.3
Budget
14 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.3
Overall
7.9
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
7.9
Dollar
23 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
6.8
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Hilo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Hilo?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $74/day when booking a car hire in Hilo. The absolute best deal a user found was for $55/day from Dollar, booked on Aug. 24.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Hilo for a week from Dollar?
Dollar offers hire cars in Hilo for about $663 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Hilo?
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Hilo for a month is certainly possible.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Hilo for a month?
The monthly cost of a car hire in Hilo is $2,841 ($95/day) on average.
How much is a car hire in Hilo for a weekend?
Car hire prices in Hilo are typically $0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Intermediate to save money on your trip to $0. Our users have found prices for Intermediate car hire in October to be on average $54 per day.
Car hires by fuel type in Hilo
Browse car hires by fuel type in Hilo. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Hilo. Deals were last updated on 2 September 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Hilo. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($98+).
Electric
$208+
Hybrid
$98+