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Cheap Car Rentals in Kailua-Kona from $73

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Kailua-Kona car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

$1.99

Average price per day

$85

Cheapest price per day

$73
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Popular car types in Kailua-Kona

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In Kailua-Kona, there are 27 active hire locations from 16 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Kailua-Kona in the past week - currently priced from $73/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

$73+

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Compact

Compact

$73+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$73+

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Full-size

Full-size

$75+

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SUV

SUV

$93+

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People mover

People mover

$95+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$95+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$123+

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Best car rental deals found in Kailua-Kona

Mazda Mazda3$73/day
Mazda Mazda3
Found 09/04/26
Holden Barina$73/day
Holden Barina
Found 09/04/26
Nissan Sylphy$73/day
Nissan Sylphy
Found 09/04/26

Cheapflights insights for Kailua-Kona car rentals

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Kailua-Kona?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Kailua-Kona, book about 89 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $99, which is about 56% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Kailua-Kona?

In Kailua-Kona, the most affordable car hire company right now is Alamo, offering prices from just $42.87/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at $47.22/day.

What is the best car rental company in Kailua-Kona?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Kailua-Kona is Dollar (rated 5.7/10 with 103 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.8/10 with 41 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Dollar
Dollar
5.7
Hertz
Hertz
6.8
Budget
Budget
6.7
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.4

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Kailua-Kona?

At Kailua-Kona, the best time to rent a car is at September, with an average daily rate of just $83. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $143 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Kailua-Kona, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just $83. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $143 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$127

February

$131

March

$110

April

$95

May

$90

June

$107

July

$119

August

$87

September

$83

October

$92

November

$97

December

$143

What car do most people hire in Kailua-Kona?

SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV, for example) are the most popular in Kailua-Kona. Intermediate (Kia Optima) and Convertible (Class Convertible) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Kailua-Kona.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Kailua-Kona?

Mauka Hualalai Rentals has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Kailua-Kona at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Kailua-Kona

Dollar

5.7
Fair
103 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.8

Hertz

6.8
Okay
41 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

Budget

6.7
Okay
65 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.8

Thrifty

6.4
Okay
30 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.3

National

9.0
Wonderful
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.0

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
20 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
16 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

8.1

Sixt

8.0
Very Good
7 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.4

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.1

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Kailua-Kona?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $85/day when booking a car hire in Kailua-Kona. The absolute best deal a user found was for $58/day from Dollar, booked on Sep. 5.

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

    Hiring a car in Kailua-Kona for a week can be a great option for travel. Dollar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $467/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Kailua-Kona?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Kailua-Kona for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Kailua-Kona for a month?

    The average cost of a car rental in Kailua-Kona for a month is $2,000. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

  • How much is a car hire in Kailua-Kona for a weekend?

    It costs $0 for a weekend car hire in Kailua-Kona, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Compact as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Kailua-Kona in October, prices are $0 per day on average.

Car rentals by fuel type in Kailua-Kona

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$92+

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