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Cheap Car Hire in Kona Intl Airport from $53

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 Kona Intl Airport with a pick-up date of 5/9 and drop-off date of 12/9. 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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Kona Intl Airport car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Kona Intl Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 July 2025.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$79

Cheapest price per day

$53

Popular car types in Kona Intl Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Kona Intl Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 1 July 2025.

medium car is the cheapest car type you can hire at Kona Intl Airport this past week from 21 hire locations out of 14 hire agencies. Prices for a Kona Intl Airport medium car hire start from $53/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

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Best car hire deals found at Kona Intl Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Kona Intl Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Kona Intl Airport with an average daily rate of $72. Data was last updated on 1 July 2025.
Hyundai Palisade$62/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Palisade
Toyota Corolla Cross$64/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Cross
Hyundai Elantra$53/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra

Cheapflights insights for Kona Intl Airport car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Kona Intl Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car at Kona Intl Airport?

Book your car hire at Kona Intl Airport 1 day before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $73/day on average when booked 1 day ahead, which saves you 22% off the average price.

What is the best car hire company at Kona Intl Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Kona Intl Airport is Dollar (rated 6.4/10 with 146 reviews). Budget (rated 7.2/10 with 58 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Kona Intl Airport?

At Kona Intl Airport, the best time to hire a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just $70. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $122 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 Kona Intl Airport, the best time to hire a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just $70. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $122 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

$110

February

$114

March

$89

April

$76

May

$70

June

$85

July

$113

August

$90

September

$70

October

$82

November

$72

December

$122

What car do most people hire at Kona Intl Airport?

SUV cars (Jeep Compass, for example) are the most popular in Kona Intl Airport. Compact (Nissan Kicks) and Intermediate (Jeep Compass) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Kona Intl Airport.

Which car hire company has the most locations at Kona Intl Airport?

At Kona Intl Airport, Alamo, Avis, Budget, and Dollar have 1 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top hire agencies in Kona Intl Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Kona Intl Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Kona Intl Airport. Reviews were last updated on 1 July 2025.

Dollar

6.4
Okay
146 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

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

Hertz

7.2
Good
46 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.1

Thrifty

6.5
Okay
37 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.0

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

8.2
Very Good
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

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 Kona Intl Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Kona Intl Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $88/day when booking a car hire at Kona Intl Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $64/day from Thrifty, booked on Jun. 22.

  • Which car hire providers are at Kona Intl Airport?

    There are 10 car hire providers located at Kona Intl Airport. The following companies can be found near the Kona Intl Airport car hire counter:National (8.6)Alamo (8.5)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.2)Sixt (7.6)Payless (7.5)Budget (7.2)Hertz (7.2)Avis (6.6)Thrifty (6.5)Dollar (6.4)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Kona Intl Airport for a week from Thrifty?

    Hiring a car at Kona Intl Airport for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $488/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Kona Intl Airport?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at Kona Intl Airport for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Kona Intl Airport for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental at Kona Intl Airport can be found for about $2,090, with the average price for a rental being around $70 a day. Book with Thrifty, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 22% less compared to the average price of car rentals at Kona Intl Airport.

Car hires by fuel type in Kona Intl Airport

Browse car hires by fuel type in Kona Intl Airport. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Kona Intl Airport. Deals were last updated on 1 July 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Kona Intl Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($54+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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