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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
USD
Country code
1
Average car rental length
5 days
Economy car rental price
$59.49 / per day
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of town
72 - 120 km/h
45 - 75 mi/h
Speed limit within town
40 - 120 km/h
25 - 75 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport Car Rental
Hilo International Airport is one of the two airports on the island of Hawai’i (the Big Island). It is located on the Hilo coast on the eastern side of the island. The other airport, Kona International Airport is on the western side of the island. Though Hilo used to be the main gateway to the island, Kona Airport is now much larger and busier. Hilo is still a quaint airport that is a pleasure for those who do travel through it. Due to having much fewer passengers, airport security is much quicker making the process of dropping off a rental car through boarding your plane a breeze.
Top international routes
- Los Angeles
Main airlines
Hawaiian Airlines provides many daily connections to Honolulu on Oahu and daily connections to Kahului on Maui. The only route leaving the state is that serviced by United to and from Los Angeles. United Airlines Southwest Airlines will begin service to Honolulu in April of 2020. The airline plans to operate four flights daily.
Terminals
The airport is a small island airport and therefore only has one terminal. That terminal has 7 gates (numbered 3 to 9) which are split into three sections. Hawaiian Airlines uses gates 5,6 and 7, while United uses gates 3 and 4.
Location
Hilo Airport is located on the Hilo Coast on the eastern side of the island. The rest of the eastern part of the island is within easy reach of the airport.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from $97 per day
- Medium cars - from $50 per day
- People Carriers / Vans - from $119 per day
- Premium cars - from $69 per day
- Small cars - from $87 per day
- SUVs - from $136 per day
Top car rental companies
- National (Tel: +18888266890)
- Alamo (Tel: 8888266893)
- Dollar (Tel: +18664342226)
- Dollar (Tel: +18664342226)
- Thrifty (Tel: +18664342227)
Car rental desks
The rental desks are located across the street from the arrivals area of the terminal. The cars in the parking garage next to the desks so. Everything is within a short walk and no shuttle is needed at any point.
Services and facilities
Though the unimaginative pun for it may have long ago lost its humor, lei greeting is still a popular, culturally relevant tradition in Hawaii. Visitors can organize, or someone can organize for them, a lei greeting service to welcome them to the islands. Alternatively, there are two flower stands.
While there is no airport at the airport, there are many located a short drive away from it. Many of them don’t provide an airport shuttle, but a taxi ride should not be expensive if you want to drop your rental car off a day earlier.
Being a smaller airport, there is not as large of a selection of dining and shopping as there would be in larger airports. There is a newsstand, a gift shop, and two restaurants.
There is one ATM but there is no currency exchange available at the airport. Currency can be exchanged if transiting through the Honolulu Airport, but using an ATM or paying with your card most often provide better rates.
Visitor Information desks are located in the arrivals and departures areas and provide visitors with all of the information they need regarding travel and accommodation.
While there is no airport at the airport, there are many located a short drive away from it. Many of them don’t provide an airport shuttle, but a taxi ride should not be expensive if you want to drop your rental car off a day earlier.
Being a smaller airport, there is not as large of a selection of dining and shopping as there would be in larger airports. There is a newsstand, a gift shop, and two restaurants.
There is one ATM but there is no currency exchange available at the airport. Currency can be exchanged if transiting through the Honolulu Airport, but using an ATM or paying with your card most often provide better rates.
Visitor Information desks are located in the arrivals and departures areas and provide visitors with all of the information they need regarding travel and accommodation.
Nearest gas station
There are multiple gas stations along the main roads to the airport when approaching along all the main roads. The nearest is an Aloha Island Mart located at the intersection with Highway 11 and Airport Road. The cheapest fuel you are likely to find is at the Safeway on Makaala Street and about three miles south of the airport.
Airport info
Hilo Airport (ITO)
- IATA: ITO
- ICAO: PHTO
- Airport name: Hilo Airport (ITO)
- Airport type: Public / Civil
- Airport Size: Medium Airport
- Elevation AMSL: 12 m / 38 ft
- Runway Surface: Asphalt / Grooved
- Passengers (per year): 1,279,342
- Distance from City: 2 miles / 3.2 km E of town
- Airport Hours:
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Car Rental at Hoolehua, Molokai Airport from $117.53 per day266.3 km / 165.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Honolulu Airport from $68.13 per day348.1 km / 216.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Lihue Airport from $60.54 per day511.5 km / 317.8 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices cheapest at Hilo Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Hilo Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Hilo Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Hilo Airport is December when prices for an Economy class start from $91.54. You can see that this is 24% cheaper than the yearly’s average and 39% cheaper than renting a car in January (when rental prices start at $150.36 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most popular rental length at Hilo Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in October the average rental period is 7 days, while in December, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average Rental Length at Hilo Airport
Which is the busiest car rental month at Hilo Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Hilo Airport in December, while the fewest number of travelers rent in September.
Hilo Airport Car Rental Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agent | Make / Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Mitsubishi Mirage | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Hyundai Elantra | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Alamo | Jeep Wrangler | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Alamo | Hyundai Elantra | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Nissan Versa | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Top 5 Suppliers for Hilo Airport in 2019
National
+18888266890
36 Airport Rd Hilo, HI 96720
Alamo
8888266893
131 KEKUANAOA ST,
Dollar
+18664342226
1 General Lyman Field, Hilo, HI 96720
Dollar
+18664342226
1 General Lyman Field
Thrifty
+18664342227
1 General Lyman Field
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