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Cheap Car Rentals in The Big Island from $79

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 The Big Island with a pick-up date of 13/9 and drop-off date of 25/9. 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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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 11 August 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in The Big Island this past week from 27 hire locations out of 16 hire agencies. Prices for a The Big Island small car hire start from $79/day. Check out available deals for 7 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

$79+

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Compact

Compact

$85+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$80+

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Full-size

Full-size

$120+

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People mover

People mover

$141+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$124+

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Convertible

Convertible

$221+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$141+

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Supplier choice saloon

Supplier choice saloon

$77+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$80+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$85+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$110+

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Open-air all-terrain

Open-air all-terrain

$141+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$143+

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Best car rental deals found in The Big Island

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 $135. Data was last updated on 11 August 2026.
Toyota RAV4$79/day
Toyota RAV4
Found 08/10/26
Hyundai Ioniq$80/day
Hyundai Ioniq
Found 08/10/26
Kia Sportage$85/day
Kia Sportage
Found 08/10/26

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 87 days before pickup. The average price then is just $100/day – about 48% 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 Hertz (rated 7.4/10 with 58 reviews). Budget (rated 6.9/10 with 79 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
7.4
Budget
Budget
6.9
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.6
National
National
9.2

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 $85 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $144. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$123

February

$138

March

$116

April

$107

May

$102

June

$122

July

$131

August

$103

September

$85

October

$99

November

$104

December

$144

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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 11 August 2026.

Hertz

7.4
Good
58 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.2

Budget

6.9
Okay
79 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.9

Thrifty

6.6
Okay
33 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.4

National

9.2
Wonderful
14 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.4

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
25 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Sixt

8.4
Very Good
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
22 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.2

Payless

7.8
Good
23 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.9

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 11 August 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in The Big Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $78/day when booking a car hire in The Big Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for $55/day from Dollar, booked on Aug. 8.

  • 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 $786 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 $3,368. You can find car rental deals for $112 a day on average.

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