Car Rental at Hilo Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
$42.59 per day
Intermediate
Mazda 3 or similar
$44.47 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
$56.31 per day
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
$56.37 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
$71.85 per day
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
$88.79 per day
Premium
Nissan Maxima or similar
$53.66 per day
Luxury
Chrysler 300 or similar
$58.15 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 7:09 AM on 5/8/25. 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
$59 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%
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
Airport travel guide
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.
For more about what to do and tips, check out this Hilo guide.
Main airlines
Hawaiian Airlines provides many daily connections to Honolulu on Oahu and daily connections to Kahului on Maui.
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
- Convertibles - from $100 per day
- Large cars - from $44 per day
- Medium cars - from $43 per day
- Vans - from $88 per day
- Premium cars - from $54 per day
- Small cars - from $56 per day
- SUVs - from $45 per day
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 hotel 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 hotel 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.
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Airport info
Hilo Airport (ITO)
- IATA: ITO
- ICAO: PHTO
- Name: Hilo Airport (ITO)
- Distance from city: 2 miles / 3.2 km
Top 7 locations near Hilo Airport
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104.4 km / 64.9 miles away
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194.8 km / 121 miles away
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218.6 km / 135.8 miles away
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266.3 km / 165.5 miles away
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337.5 km / 209.7 miles away
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348.1 km / 216.3 miles away
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511.5 km / 317.8 miles away
Map of car rental locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Hilo Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Hilo Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Hilo Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Hilo Airport is June — when rental costs average $39.36 per day. This is 34% cheaper than the yearly average and 47% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $74.92 per day).
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.
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.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Hilo Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 10 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Hilo Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Hilo Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Hilo Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in October.
Monthly searches at Hilo Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Dollar, Thrifty, Alamo, Enterprise, Budget |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Convertibles |
| Lowest price | $43 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 |
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Jeep Renegade | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Thrifty | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.5 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
7.4 / 10
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
$59.03
Lowest daily price
$42.59
Total cars available
219
Top 10 suppliers at Hilo Airport in 2025
Alamo
+808449130734
2350 Kekuanaoa St, Hilo
$62 - $121
Working hours
Mon:
06:30 - 22:00
Tue:
06:30 - 22:00
Wed:
06:30 - 22:00
Thu:
06:30 - 22:00
Fri:
06:30 - 22:00
Sat:
06:30 - 22:00
Sun:
06:30 - 22:00
Dollar
8664342226
1 General Lyman Field
$43 - $219
Working hours
Mon:
06:30 - 21:30
Tue:
06:30 - 21:30
Wed:
06:30 - 21:30
Thu:
06:30 - 21:30
Fri:
06:30 - 21:30
Sat:
06:30 - 21:30
Sun:
06:30 - 21:30
Enterprise
+18089339683 / +18449130733
1363 Kekuanaoa St, Hilo, HI 96720
$62 - $117
Working hours
Mon:
06:30 - 22:00
Tue:
06:30 - 22:00
Wed:
06:30 - 22:00
Thu:
06:30 - 22:00
Fri:
06:30 - 22:00
Sat:
06:30 - 22:00
Sun:
06:30 - 22:00
Payless
8089610661
1 General Lyman Field
$62 - $117
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 22:00
Tue:
06:00 - 22:00
Wed:
06:00 - 22:00
Thu:
06:00 - 22:00
Fri:
06:00 - 22:00
Sat:
06:00 - 22:00
Sun:
06:00 - 22:00
Hertz
+18089352898
2355 Kekuanaoa St SUITE 15, Hilo, HI 96720, United States
$62 - $117
Working hours
Mon:
06:30 - 21:30
Tue:
06:30 - 21:30
Wed:
06:30 - 21:30
Thu:
06:30 - 21:30
Fri:
06:30 - 21:30
Sat:
06:30 - 21:30
Sun:
06:30 - 21:30
Avis
+18089351298
1 Kekuanaoa St, Hilo, HI 96720, United States
$56 - $140
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 21:00
Tue:
06:00 - 21:00
Wed:
06:00 - 21:00
Thu:
06:00 - 21:00
Fri:
06:00 - 21:00
Sat:
06:00 - 21:00
Sun:
06:00 - 21:00
National
+18449130732
36 Airport Rd Hilo, HI 96720
$63 - $134
Working hours
Mon:
06:30 - 22:00
Tue:
06:30 - 22:00
Wed:
06:30 - 22:00
Thu:
06:30 - 22:00
Fri:
06:30 - 22:00
Sat:
06:30 - 22:00
Sun:
06:30 - 22:00
GreenMotion
8084803802
709 Kanoelehua Avenue
$63 - $134
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 07:00
Tue:
07:00 - 07:00
Wed:
07:00 - 07:00
Thu:
07:00 - 07:00
Fri:
07:00 - 07:00
Sat:
07:00 - 07:00
Sun:
09:00 - 23:59
Budget
+18089356878
1 General Lyman Field
$56 - $140
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 21:00
Tue:
06:00 - 21:00
Wed:
06:00 - 21:00
Thu:
06:00 - 21:00
Fri:
06:00 - 21:00
Sat:
06:00 - 21:00
Sun:
06:00 - 21:00
Thrifty
+18772830898
1 General Lyman Field, Hilo, HI 96720, United States
$43 - $237
Working hours
Mon:
06:30 - 21:30
Tue:
06:30 - 21:30
Wed:
06:30 - 21:30
Thu:
06:30 - 21:30
Fri:
06:30 - 21:30
Sat:
06:30 - 21:30
Sun:
06:30 - 21:30
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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