Car Rental in Hilo

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Hilo, USA - Hawaii
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Cheapest car rental rates

Hilo Airport
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$46.20 per day
Hilo Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$48.29 per day
Hilo Airport
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$51.04 per day
Hilo Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$58.97 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Hilo Airport
Intermediate
Jeep Wrangler or similar
Jeep Wrangler
  • 4
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$68.48 per day
Hilo Airport
Premium SUV
Ford Expedition or similar
Ford Expedition
  • 7
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$188.33 per day
Hilo Airport
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
Chrysler Pacifica
  • 7
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$246.28 per day
Hilo Airport
Compact SUV
Nissan Kicks or similar
Nissan Kicks
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$47.05 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:06 PM on 6/17/25. 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
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$94 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
40 km/h or 25 mph
Speed limit out of town
72 - 96 km/h or 45 - 60 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Rating
10.0 / 10
Average gas price
$1.23 per liter or $4.66 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.18 per liter or $4.47 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.25 per liter or $4.73 per gallon

One-way car rentals in Hilo

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Hilo and drop off in another city include:

  • From Hilo to Kailua-Kona - 25 offers from $62.78 per day

Top 7 cities near Hilo

  1. 104.4 km / 64.9 miles away
  2. 194.8 km / 121 miles away
  3. 218.6 km / 135.8 miles away
  4. 231.2 km / 143.7 miles away
  5. 266.3 km / 165.5 miles away
  6. 348.1 km / 216.3 miles away
  7. 511.5 km / 317.8 miles away

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What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Hilo?

Car rental prices in Hilo vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Hilo
$49.53
January
$72.73
February
$64.96
March
$52.77
April
$59.20
May
$41.32
June
$76.36
July
$65.43
August
$43.73
September
$75.30
October
$45.24
November
$73.32
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Hilo is June (when prices average $41.32 per day). This is 31% cheaper than the yearly average and 46% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $76.36).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Hilo?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in February, the average renter keeps their car for 9 days, and in September, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Hilo
6
January
9
February
8
March
4
April
5
May
7
June
5
July
8
August
3
September
6
October
4
November
5
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Hilo?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Hilo is February, and the least popular is October.
Monthly searches in Hilo by pick-up date relative to the average
91%
January
196%
February
111%
March
130%
April
52%
May
150%
June
39%
July
85%
August
65%
September
26%
October
130%
November
124%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 2
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Dollar, Thrifty, Alamo, Budget, Hertz
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Convertibles
Lowest price $46 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Dollar Volkswagen Jetta 2 2 Large cars
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Ford Focus 3 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Jeep Compass 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Honda CR-V 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Mazda 3 2 2 Large cars
Dollar Chevrolet Equinox 4 3 SUVs
Alamo Toyota Corolla 4 3 Large cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.7 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
7.7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$94.34
Lowest daily price
$46.20
Total cars available
151

Top 9 suppliers in Hilo in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.7 / 6 reviews
1 location
$62 - $114
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.5 / 1 review
1 location
$63 - $87
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.4 / 11 reviews
2 locations
$47 - $295
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
$47 - $295
National
National
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
$64 - $103
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
1 location
$64 - $103
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
1 location
$59 - $61
Budget
Budget
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$51 - $855
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.7 / 9 reviews
2 locations
$46 - $296
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