Cheap Car Hire in Kailua-Kona from $46
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 Kailua-Kona with a pick-up date of 8/11 and drop-off date of 27/11. 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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Kailua-Kona car hires in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Kailua-Kona. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 October 2026.
Most popular company | HERTZ |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $1.81 |
Average price per day | $82 |
Cheapest price per day | $46 |
Popular car types in Kailua-Kona
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Kailua-Kona and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 9 October 2026.
At $46/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Kailua-Kona in the past week. Out of 16 car hire agencies operating in Kailua-Kona, there are, in total, 27 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:
Economy
$48+
Compact
$46+
Intermediate
$48+
Full-size
$51+
SUV
$78+
People mover
$68+
Full-size SUV
$67+
Premium SUV
$95+
Best car hire deals found in Kailua-Kona
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Kailua-Kona. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Kailua-Kona with an average daily rate of $60. Data was last updated on 9 October 2026.
Ford Focus$46/day
Hyundai Elantra$48/day
Hyundai Accent$48/day
Cheapflights insights for Kailua-Kona car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Kailua-Kona, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Kailua-Kona?
Book your car hire in Kailua-Kona 89 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $82/day on average when booked 89 days ahead, which saves you 29% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Kailua-Kona?
In Kailua-Kona, the most affordable car hire company right now is Dollar, offering prices from just $31.83/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Hertz, with rates starting at $33.39/day.
What is the best car rental company in Kailua-Kona?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Kailua-Kona is Hertz (rated 6.8/10 with 40 reviews). Budget (rated 6.7/10 with 64 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Hertz
6.8
Budget
6.7
Dollar
5.7
National
9.6
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Kailua-Kona?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Kailua-Kona is September, when you can expect to pay $69/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Kailua-Kona is December ($122/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
$107
February
$112
March
$93
April
$80
May
$76
June
$90
July
$100
August
$73
September
$69
October
$79
November
$80
December
$122
What car do most people hire in Kailua-Kona?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Kailua-Kona are the following: SUV cars (Nissan Rogue or similar), Economy cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar), and Passenger van cars (Ford Transit or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Kailua-Kona?
Mauka Hualalai Rentals has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Kailua-Kona at 1.
Top hire agencies in Kailua-Kona
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Kailua-Kona known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Kailua-Kona. Reviews were last updated on 9 October 2026.
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Hertz
40 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.5
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
7.0
Value
6.6
Recent reviews
6.0
|Apr 2023The vehicles are not very clean. The first truck I was given had a dead battery. The second one needed an oil change. The third one I had to clean when I got home to get rid of the smell of cigarettes and to get a clear windscreen. The counter staff were helpful but whoever checks the vehicles after “cleaning” needs some serious training.
1 out of 14
Hertz Locations in Kailua-Kona
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Budget
64 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.7
Pick-up/drop-off
6.9
Value
6.7
Recent reviews
8.0
|Apr 2023In Kona, all the rental car companies need to do a better job at cleaning the car windows. The car we had, the windows were so dirty that you could hardly see the back window. At some point, that becomes a safety issue especially on an island where the street lights are dimmed.
4.0
|Mar 2023While I was very happy to be able to rent a 4x4 it was not well maintained, steering was loose, windshield wiper fluid empty and visor broken.
4.0
|Mar 2023Old car, not clean
8.0
|Mar 2023Window and mirrors very dirty and hard to see through. Side mirrors wouldn’t come clean, tried wiping them down. Can’t fit much luggage in trunk if roof down. Had to keep roof up until we could drop off our luggage. Engine and transmission seemed bagged, not much power and sounded like it had an exhaust issue. Automatic gear changing seemed to hang up and stay at high RPMs periodically. Fun to drive, glad to have a convertible, next time hopefully will get a mustang instead.
2.0
|Mar 2023Don’t use Budget. It’s not worth the money you save. We landed in Kona Hawaii at 5:00 pm, in plenty of time to enjoy the evening. But we had to wait two hours at the rental office for our car, which killed the entire evening. The car was also an old dinged up clunker with USB ports that didn’t function and very dim headlights. The AC was also anemic. Terrible rental car experience. Next time I’m paying a few more bucks for a better rental car agency.
1 out of 22
Budget Locations in Kailua-Kona
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Dollar
94 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.9
Overall
5.7
Pick-up/drop-off
5.6
Value
5.8
Recent reviews
10.0
|Aug 2025We have historically had a good experience with dollar rental. Staff are well trained professional and yet friendly. Vehicles are clean, well maintained. Pick up and drop off are easy and efficient.
2.0
|Nov 2024I reserved a Jeep Wrangler but apparently all of the Wranglers dollar had were in for service. I was offered very few options and then was talked into a Ford f-150. Very quickly I realize that I was in a very unsafe vehicle. Tires were low vehicle did not seem to have been maintained. Later that day the vehicle would not even go into drive. I contacted support they asked me to bring it in the next day. The vehicle locked up again so he tow truck had to come pick the vehicle up. After that I was charged 400 plus dollars for one day rental.
4.0
|Aug 2023Was given a damaged vehicle and when I pointed it out to the lady she got really unpleasant towards me until she physically saw the damage then was given a lesser value car in its place
8.0
|June 2023Actually really great. Easy to get the shuttle
4.0
|Feb 2023Check in took forever, mostly because they insisted on using a broken chip reader for the credit card that they already had on file. There were a crazy number of additional charges that weren't included in the initial reservation fee. I had called twice to confirm and was told final charges could only be confirmed at check-in. I didn't want to be auto-upgraded to a bigger car that I was less comfortable driving.
1 out of 32
Dollar Locations in Kailua-Kona
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Reviews
Locations
National
8 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.6
Overall
9.6
Pick-up/drop-off
9.6
Value
8.5
Recent reviews
10.0
|Dec 2021The gas tank was not completely full when I picked up the car. I did not realize it until I had already left the rental agency. It was probably a couple of gallons short. The agency was so busy last night, there was no way I was going to raise the issue as we had a flight to catch. When I picked up the vehicle, the agents kindly drove it right up to us. The problem being there was no place to actually adjust the seats etc. before I left. Not a big deal, but I would rather have time to familiarize myself with the car before I was expected to drive away.
6.0
|Dec 2021The experience was fine once I finally got in the car. There was no clearly designated shuttle to National from the airport, and only half as many shuttles in place as needed: the airport was a mob scene of people attempting to secure a space on a shuttle. Once at the rental kiosk their were long lines (40 minutes). Helpful service person upon reaching the counter. Then…another 30 minute wait with a crowd of 50+ people waiting for cars to be cleaned and delivered for rental. A terrible two hour ordeal to start a vacation.
8.0
|Dec 2021Corey was a big help. Good employees and rates
10.0
|Nov 2021There was only one "standard" car available when we arrived, a Nissan Altima, which wouldn't have been our choice of vehicles, but it was OK... very low to the ground
10.0
|Oct 2021The staff were all so nice! We found a guy's credit card on the floor board under the driver's seat and another wrapper in the Jeep. We didn't mind. But if someone else found his card, they might have tried to use it. We've shredded it.
1 out of 3
National Locations in Kailua-Kona
Overview
Locations
Alamo
18 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.1
Overall
9.1
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
8.7
Alamo Locations in Kailua-Kona
Overview
Locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
14 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
7.7
Value
8.2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Kailua-Kona
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Sixt
7 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.1
Recent reviews
10.0
|Dec 2025Great customer service
4.0
|Nov 2024Didn't have my car or anything similar so I had to pay a lot more. Car wasn't comfortable to get in and out of and wipers didn't clear my whole field of view
2.0
|Oct 2024They are trying to charge us for damage that was on the vehicle when we received it. They have you fill out a digital damage form with pictures so that they can delete and pretend they have no record of you submitting pre-existing damage. The associate we worked with even saw and acknowledged the damage before we left the building on pickup day. Do not rent with them! Or at least have them sign off physically on damage.
1 out of 3
Sixt Locations in Kailua-Kona
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Payless
17 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.5
Pick-up/drop-off
7.4
Value
7.8
Recent reviews
10.0
|May 2023I travel in business. They were quick to get me the car and fast to drop off. No additional charges. Simple. Thank you!
2.0
|Jan 2022The first car they tried to give me was such a wreck & filthy I refused it. The second one offered was only slightly better. Not a decent car. And I paid way way too much.
1 out of 6
Payless Locations in Kailua-Kona
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Kailua-Kona, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 October 2026.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Kailua-Kona?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $82/day when booking a car hire in Kailua-Kona. The absolute best deal a user found was for $46/day from Thrifty, booked on Oct. 3.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Kailua-Kona for a week from Hertz?
Hertz offers hire cars in Kailua-Kona for about $535 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Kailua-Kona?
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Kailua-Kona it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Kailua-Kona for a month?
You can potentially save up to 48% on a month-long rental by booking with Thrifty. Thrifty is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Kailua-Kona can cost you on average $2,292 a month or $76 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
How much is a car hire in Kailua-Kona for a weekend?
$0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Kailua-Kona. To save money, consider booking a Compact car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in November, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as $80 per day.
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