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Cheap Car Rentals in The Big Island

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Cheapflights insights for The Big Island car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in The Big Island, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

For the best savings on car rentals in The Big Island, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $87/day – about 40% less than the yearly average.

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.

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 $140. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$106

February

$125

March

$110

April

$110

May

$89

June

$96

July

$115

August

$94

September

$77

October

$88

November

$79

December

$140

What car do most people hire in The Big Island?

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

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 15 July 2025.

Dollar

6.5
Okay
169 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.3

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
39 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
33 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.2

Payless

7.9
Good
31 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.8

Hertz

7.6
Good
83 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.5

Budget

7.2
Good
74 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.0

Thrifty

6.8
Okay
51 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.7

National

8.8
Very Good
28 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.1

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 15 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in The Big Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $111/day when booking a car hire in The Big Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for $65/day from Thrifty, booked on Jul. 13.

  • 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 $775 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.

  • 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 $3,320. You can find car rental deals for $111 a day on average.

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