How much does it cost to hire a car in The Big Island for a week from Thrifty?

Thrifty is one of the most popular car hire companies in The Big Island, offering car hire for around $520 per week on average.

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.

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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in The Big Island this past week from 21 hire locations out of 14 hire agencies. Prices for a The Big Island small car hire start from $82/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

$82+

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Compact

$82+

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Intermediate

$123+

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Standard

$135+

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Full-size

$135+

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People mover

$213+

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Full-size SUV

$185+

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Convertible

$134+

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Standard SUV

$101+

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Open-air all-terrain

$111+

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Intermediate SUV

$120+

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Compact SUV

$168+

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Here are the best The Big Island small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best The Big Island medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best The Big Island large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best The Big Island SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best The Big Island convertible hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

MG 3$82/day

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Suzuki Swift$82/day

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Kia Picanto$120/day

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MG 3$82/day

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Suzuki Swift$82/day

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Skoda Kodiaq$101/day

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Cheapflights insights for The Big Island car rentals

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How far in advance should I hire a car in The Big Island?

For the best savings on car hire in The Big Island, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $86/day – about 40% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in The Big Island?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in The Big Island is Dollar (rated 6.5/10 with 169 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.6/10 with 39 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Dollar

6.5

Alamo

8.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4

Payless

7.9

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in The Big Island?

Planning to hire a car in The Big Island? September is the cheapest month, costing about $77 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $139. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$105

February

$124

March

$110

April

$110

May

$88

June

$98

July

$112

August

$95

September

$77

October

$87

November

$78

December

$139

What car do most people hire in The Big Island?

Intermediate cars (Nissan Rogue, for example) are the most popular in The Big Island. SUV (Nissan Rogue) and Standard (Volkswagen Jetta) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting The Big Island.

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Top rental agencies in The Big Island

Dollar

6.5

Okay

169 reviews•6 locations

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2.0

Poor|Nov 2024

I 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

Mediocre|Aug 2023

Was 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

Very Good|Jun 2023

Actually really great. Easy to get the shuttle

4.0

Mediocre|Feb 2023

Check 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 57

Alamo

8.6

Very Good

39 reviews•3 locations

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4

Very Good

34 reviews•6 locations

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Payless

7.9

Good

31 reviews•2 locations

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8.0

Very Good|Jul 2023

Very convenient location, but with only one person working the line can get long. Car was good and so was the price.

8.0

Very Good|May 2023

Good

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

I travel in business. They were quick to get me the car and fast to drop off. No additional charges. Simple. Thank you!

2.0

Poor|Jan 2022

The 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 11

Hertz

7.6

Good

83 reviews•8 locations

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6.0

Okay|Apr 2023

The 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.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

I picked up my car at the airport in Hilo, where I live, for a weekend around the island with family. I think the car could have been a little cleaner, but it wasn't a deal breaker and the process was quick and easy. The associate at the desk was friendly and funny, Mr. Panama I will call him. If every time I rent from Hertz I get to see his face, I will gladly return.

8.0

Very Good|Mar 2023

Dean at the counter was excellent! He was friendly, professional, and super helpful! He resay set the tone for our short trip in Hilo!

1 out of 28

Budget

7.4

Good

73 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Easy peazy

8.0

Very Good|Apr 2023

In 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

Mediocre|Mar 2023

While 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

Mediocre|Mar 2023

Old car, not clean

8.0

Very Good|Mar 2023

Window 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

Poor|Mar 2023

Don’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 25

Thrifty

6.8

Okay

52 reviews•5 locations

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National

8.8

Very Good

28 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2021

The 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.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2021

Up graded but no charge, nice but took a few extra minutes to get vehicle delivered to us. Would have been faster to have us go get it.

6.0

Okay|Dec 2021

The 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

Very Good|Dec 2021

Corey was a big help. Good employees and rates

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2021

There 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

Wonderful|Oct 2021

The 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 10

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How much does it cost to hire a car in The Big Island for a week from Thrifty?
Thrifty is one of the most popular car hire companies in The Big Island, offering car hire for around $520 per week on average.
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.

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