Car Hire at Kona International Airport

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Kona International Airport, Kailua-Kona, USA - Hawaii
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Standard
Kia K5 or comparable
Kia K5
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£41.10 per day
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or comparable
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
£43.13 per day
Compact
Kia Soul or comparable
Kia Soul
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£51.21 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
£52.25 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£60.20 per day
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or comparable
Ford F-150
  • 4
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
£78.99 per day
Luxury
Luxury (Mercedes Benz C Class) or comparable
Luxury (Mercedes Benz C Class)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£476.96 per day
Special
Extraordinary (BMW 5 Series) or comparable
Extraordinary (BMW 5 Series)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£557.07 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:36 on 09/07/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English, Filipino, Japanese
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
£170 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 km/h or 25 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
72 - 96 km/h or 45 - 60 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Score
9.6 / 10

Airport information

Score
6.5
  • Getting to the airport 8.4
  • Check-in and departures 7.1
  • Facilities and services 6.7
  • Wi-Fi 5.8
  • Dining and car hire services 5.4
  • Lounge 5.4

Kona International Airport (KOA)

  • IATA: KOA
  • ICAO: PHKO
  • Name: Kona International Airport (KOA)
  • Distance from the city centre: 6 miles / 9.7 km

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In which month is car hire at Kona International Airport the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car at Kona International Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Kona International Airport
£44.61
January
£53.74
February
£35.37
March
£40.88
April
£31.22
May
£36.28
June
£47.21
July
£40.08
August
£39.63
September
£34.44
October
£33.89
November
£56.90
December
The best month to hire a car at Kona International Airport is May — when the average price for a hire is £31.22 per day. This is 24% less than the yearly average and 45% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £56.90 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Kona International Airport?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 11 days, while in February, it is only 6 days.
Average number of hire days at Kona International Airport
11
January
6
February
7
March
8
April
7
May
8
June
7
July
7
August
6
September
9
October
7
November
7
December

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Kona International Airport?

Given the number of users searching for a car at Kona International Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in March in comparison to hiring a car in in September.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Kona International Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
109%
January
130%
February
174%
March
121%
April
115%
May
75%
June
89%
July
77%
August
52%
September
69%
October
100%
November
87%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Dollar, Thrifty, SIXT, Alamo, Enterprise
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Convertibles
Lowest price £41 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Dollar Honda CR-V 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Mazda 3 2 2 Large cars
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
SIXT Midsize (Toyota RAV4) 4 2 SUVs
Dollar Ford Focus 3 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Dollar Jeep Renegade 4 2 SUVs
Thrifty Mazda 3 5 3 Large cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

United Kingdom
Nissan Versa
31/03/2023
The freedom that comes with renting a car is huge. We chose a budget accommodation in favour of a car to allow us to fully experience the island and all it had to offer.

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
9 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
7.5 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
5
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
£170.12
Lowest daily price
£41.10
Total cars available
215

Top 10 suppliers at Kona International Airport in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Exceptional 9 / 16 reviews
+808449141550
73 106 A Ulepe Street, 73-200 Kupipi St
£57 - £131
Working hours
Mon:
05:00 - 23:00
Tue:
05:00 - 23:00
Wed:
05:00 - 23:00
Thu:
05:00 - 23:00
Fri:
05:00 - 23:00
Sat:
05:00 - 23:00
Sun:
05:00 - 23:00
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.7 / 7 reviews
+18887498227
73-5622 Kaiakoili St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
£393 - £847
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 22:00
Tue:
07:00 - 22:00
Wed:
07:00 - 22:00
Thu:
07:00 - 22:00
Fri:
07:00 - 22:00
Sat:
07:00 - 22:00
Sun:
07:00 - 22:00
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.5 / 1 review
+18083341810 / +18449141549
73-107 A'Ulepe Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
£58 - £89
Working hours
Mon:
05:00 - 23:00
Tue:
05:00 - 23:00
Wed:
05:00 - 23:00
Thu:
05:00 - 23:00
Fri:
05:00 - 23:00
Sat:
05:00 - 23:00
Sun:
05:00 - 23:00
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.3 / 86 reviews
8664342226
73-200 Kupipi Street
£42 - £182
Working hours
Mon:
05:00 - 22:30
Tue:
05:00 - 22:30
Wed:
05:00 - 22:30
Thu:
05:00 - 22:30
Fri:
05:00 - 22:30
Sat:
05:00 - 22:30
Sun:
05:00 - 22:30
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
+18083293566
73 104 Aulepe St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States
£42 - £182
Working hours
Mon:
05:00 - 22:30
Tue:
05:00 - 22:30
Wed:
05:00 - 22:30
Thu:
05:00 - 22:30
Fri:
05:00 - 22:30
Sat:
05:00 - 22:30
Sun:
05:00 - 22:30
Payless
Payless
Very good 8.3 / 1 review
8083269805
73-361 Kupipi Street
£42 - £182
Working hours
Mon:
05:00 - 23:00
Tue:
05:00 - 23:00
Wed:
05:00 - 23:00
Thu:
05:00 - 23:00
Fri:
05:00 - 23:00
Sat:
05:00 - 23:00
Sun:
05:00 - 23:00
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.2 / 4 reviews
+18083273000
73-361 Kupipi Street Suite One
£52 - £155
Working hours
Mon:
05:00 - 23:00
Tue:
05:00 - 23:00
Wed:
05:00 - 23:00
Thu:
05:00 - 23:00
Fri:
05:00 - 23:00
Sat:
05:00 - 23:00
Sun:
05:00 - 23:00
National
National
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
+18888266890
73-109 A'Ulepe Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
£58 - £104
Working hours
Mon:
05:00 - 23:00
Tue:
05:00 - 23:00
Wed:
05:00 - 23:00
Thu:
05:00 - 23:00
Fri:
05:00 - 23:00
Sat:
05:00 - 23:00
Sun:
05:00 - 23:00
Budget
Budget
Very good 8 / 1 review
+18083298511
73-361 Kupipi Street
£51 - £759
Working hours
Mon:
05:00 - 23:00
Tue:
05:00 - 23:00
Wed:
05:00 - 23:00
Thu:
05:00 - 23:00
Fri:
05:00 - 23:00
Sat:
05:00 - 23:00
Sun:
05:00 - 23:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.5 / 33 reviews
+18772830898
Kona International Airport, 73-200 Kupipi St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States
£41 - £193
Working hours
Mon:
05:00 - 22:30
Tue:
05:00 - 22:30
Wed:
05:00 - 22:30
Thu:
05:00 - 22:30
Fri:
05:00 - 22:30
Sat:
05:00 - 22:30
Sun:
05:00 - 22:30
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