The Big Island

Cheap Car Rentals in The Big Island from $78

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 4/7 and drop-off date of 11/7. 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
4 May — 11 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Kailua-Kona, The Big Island, HI, United States
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Noon
Sat 11/5
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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 27 April 2024.

January

$97

February

$107

March

$105

April

$97

May

$94

June

$109

July

$120

August

$99

September

$87

October

$92

November

$87

December

$117

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 27 April 2024.

SUV 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 SUV hire start from $78/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

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

Compare available car types for rental 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 27 April 2024.

Small cars

$58 - $136

All Car Types

$70 - $201

To hire a small car in The Big Island, you would pay an average price of $98/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in The Big Island (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$136/day). In fact, November is about 41% 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 17% 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 $98/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in The Big Island (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$141/day). In fact, October is about 33% 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 17% 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 $129/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in The Big Island (~$79/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$362/day). In fact, November is about 39% 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 9% 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 $113/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in The Big Island (~$78/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$250/day). In fact, November is about 32% 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 4% 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 $91/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in The Big Island (~$102/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$219/day). In fact, June is about 12% 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 saves you 23% 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.

Hyundai i20$84/day
4
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Hyundai i20

Top rental 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 27 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 rental 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 $97. Data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Toyota RAV4$78/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4
Hyundai i30$78/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai i30
Toyota Corolla$79/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in The Big Island, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 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 $135/day when booking a car hire in The Big Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for $78/day from Dollar, booked on Apr. 21.

  • 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 one of the most popular car hire companies in The Big Island, offering car hire for around $639 per week on average.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 21% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 29 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in The Big Island.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in The Big Island?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in The Big Island check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in The Big Island for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in The Big Island can be found for $2,737. You can find car rental deals for $91 a day on average.

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