Hawaii

Cheap Car Rentals in Hawaii from $50

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 Hawaii with a pick-up date of 1/5 and drop-off date of 29/6. 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.
Honolulu, O'ahu, HI, United States
3 May — 10 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Honolulu, O'ahu, HI, United States
Fri 3/5
Noon
Fri 10/5
Noon

Hawaii car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Hawaii. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

$113

Cheapest price per day

$50

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Hawaii?

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Hawaii, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 80 pickup locations in Hawaii to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Price

$79 - $91

Out of all the popular cities in Hawaii, Kahului is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $79/day. Renting a car in Kahului is 13% cheaper than renting one in Honolulu where the per day rate is around $91. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Hawaii to get a rental car in are: Lihue ($82/day), Kailua-Kona ($84/day), and Hilo ($85/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Honolulu should expect to spend around $91/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Hawaii is Honolulu.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Hawaii?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Hawaii 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 26 April 2024.

January

$75

February

$94

March

$95

April

$90

May

$87

June

$97

July

$97

August

$90

September

$77

October

$75

November

$70

December

$80

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Hawaii is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is June. 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 Hawaii

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Hawaii and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 26 April 2024.

There are 307 hire agencies servicing Hawaii. These agencies, altogether, have 15,448 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Hawaii with prices from $50 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Hawaii:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

Convertible

Convertible

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Open-air all-terrain

Open-air all-terrain

Compare available car types for rental in Hawaii

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Hawaii to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Small cars

$71 - $145

All Car Types

$98 - $169

To hire a small car in Hawaii, you would pay an average price of $93/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Hawaii (~$71/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$145/day). In fact, November is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Hawaii. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Hawaii, hiring a small car saves you 28% 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 Hawaii small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Hawaii, you would pay an average price of $121/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Hawaii (~$83/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$170/day). In fact, December is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Hawaii. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Hawaii, hiring a medium car saves you 6% 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 Hawaii medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Hawaii, you would pay an average price of $151/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Hawaii (~$100/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$205/day). In fact, November is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Hawaii. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Hawaii, hiring a large car is 16% 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 Hawaii large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Hawaii, you would pay an average price of $115/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Hawaii (~$94/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$155/day). In fact, August is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Hawaii. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Hawaii, hiring a SUV saves you 10% 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 Hawaii SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Hawaii, you would pay an average price of $203/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Hawaii (~$125/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$402/day). In fact, November is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Hawaii. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Hawaii, hiring a van is 37% 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.

To hire a luxury car in Hawaii, you would pay an average price of $109/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Hawaii (~$79/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$316/day). In fact, December is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Hawaii. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Hawaii, hiring a luxury car saves you 15% 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.

To hire a convertible in Hawaii, you would pay an average price of $160/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Hawaii (~$133/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$208/day). In fact, November is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Hawaii. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Hawaii, hiring a convertible is 20% 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 Hawaii convertible hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Corolla$53/day
4
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Toyota Corolla
Suzuki Swift$60/day
2
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A/C
Suzuki Swift
Hyundai i30$70/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i30

Top rental agencies in Hawaii

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Hawaii known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Hawaii. Reviews were last updated on 26 April 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Hawaii, including those serving the Honolulu, Kailua-Kona and Lihue area. Make sure to take a look at reviews from past customers, daily rate and other charges, and pickup location before making your decision.

Hertz

7.1
Good
1078 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.0

Alamo

9.1
Wonderful
631 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very Good
375 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.3

Sixt

8.1
Very Good
411 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.8

Avis

7.7
Good
146 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Ace

7.3
Good
125 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.4

Budget

7.2
Good
429 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.9

Thrifty

7.1
Good
497 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Best Hawaii car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Hawaii. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Hawaii with an average daily rate of $97. Data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in Hawaii, including locations near Honolulu, Kailua-Kona and Lihue. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
Hyundai Ioniq$50/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Ioniq
Hyundai i20$53/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota Camry$58/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Hawaii, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Hawaii?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $112/day when booking a car hire in Hawaii. The absolute best deal a user found was for $65/day from Thrifty, booked on Apr. 21.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Hawaii?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Hawaii from the following companies over the past two weeks: Thrifty ($50/day), Dollar ($51/day), and Sixt ($72/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Hawaii?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Super Cheap (10.0 rating), Silvercar (8.6 rating) and Alamo (8.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Hawaii.

  • What are petrol prices like in Hawaii?

    The average price of petrol in Hawaii is $1.74/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $78 and $113 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Hawaii for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Hawaii. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $643 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Hawaii for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 27% on a hire car in Hawaii. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Hawaii?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Hawaii however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Hawaii for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Thrifty can potentially be 44% below the average car hire price in Hawaii. Check prices and availability for Thrifty and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Hawaii is on average $2,756 a month or $92 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Hawaii car hire.

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Car rentals by fuel type in Hawaii

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Hawaii. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Hawaii. Deals were last updated on 26 April 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Hawaii. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($67+).

Electric

Electric

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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