The Big Island car rentals

Renting a car on the Big Island means having the freedom to go anywhere and explore all that this incredible paradise has to offer. When you rent a car, you bypass the need to rely on public transportation, which isn’t always available, or even taxis or private rideshares, which can be very expensive in Hawaii. With your rental vehicle, you can attend a meeting in downtown Hilo, then cruise over to the beach in Captain Cook and watch the sun slip into the Pacific, all on your schedule.

Driving on the Big Island can be generally summed up in one word: beautiful. There are many roads on the island with breathtaking views of both the land and the sea. For the most part, the roads on this island are well-maintained and convenient, whether you’re in downtown Hawaii or uptown Hilo, or just circling the coastline in your fancy rented convertible. Signage may be a little sparse at times, and traffic can sometimes form in the cities, but wherever your Hawaiian adventure takes you on the Big Island, you’re sure to enjoy every moment and every mile.

In the state of Hawaii, including on the Big Island, you must be at least seventeen years old to hold an unrestricted driver’s license. After that, you may rent a car beginning at age eighteen. Generally, car rental agencies will apply a surcharge to your rental agreement if you are under the age of twenty five. This additional fee may be applied on a daily basis or can be assessed as part of the overall rental price. All drivers, regardless of age, will need to present a valid driver’s license, in addition to certain other documents, at the time of rental agreement signing.

On average a car hire in The Big Island costs $115 per day.

Standard (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in The Big Island.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Dollar ($90/day), Thrifty ($94/day) and National ($104/day).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in The Big Island are Alamo (8.8, 97 reviews), National (8.8, 53 reviews), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.5, 68 reviews).

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in The Big Island are Kailua-Kona (75% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in The Big Island) and Hilo (25%).

On average a car hire in The Big Island costs $557 per week ($80 per day).

On average a car hire in The Big Island costs $2,389 per month ($80 per day).