Which car rental company is considered to be the best in The Big Island?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.9 rating), National (8.7 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.5 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in The Big Island.

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

Hertz is a popular option for travelers looking for car rental in The Big Island. You can expect the average cost of a rental car to be about 17,984,034 ₫ per week.

How far in advance should I rent a car in The Big Island for the best price?

Generally, for a better deal in The Big Island it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 19%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 85 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

Can I rent a car for a month in The Big Island?

Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in The Big Island.

Cheap Car Rentals in The Big Island

Kailua-Kona, The Big Island, HI, United States

9 Jun — 16 Jun

Same drop-off

Fri 9/6

Noon

Fri 16/6

Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in The Big Island?

January

1,972,293 ₫

February

2,136,651 ₫

March

2,042,733 ₫

April

1,760,976 ₫

May

1,526,179 ₫

June

1,784,456 ₫

July

2,042,733 ₫

August

1,807,936 ₫

September

1,667,058 ₫

October

1,714,017 ₫

November

1,714,017 ₫

December

2,371,448 ₫

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in The Big Island is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. 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.

Compare available car types for rental in The Big Island

Top rental agencies in The Big Island

Alamo

9.0

Wonderful

153 reviews•3 locations

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5

Very good

102 reviews•5 locations

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Hertz

8.0

Very good

348 reviews•7 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 116

Budget

7.5

Good

118 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 40

Thrifty

7.3

Good

138 reviews•3 locations

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Dollar

6.9

Okay

253 reviews•5 locations

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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 85

National

8.8

Very good

45 reviews•3 locations

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Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2022

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 15

Payless

7.7

Good

83 reviews•2 locations

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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.

8.0

Very good|Apr 2018

The car

The guy didn’t tell me about the substantial Fee for refilling the gas Tank (30 %+ markup-charges); he just told me the fuel was cheaper. I feel that was a deception; i would have filled it myself if he hadnt made it sound so good.

1 out of 28