Car Rental at Honolulu Airport
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Travel Information

Airport Car Rental
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), more commonly known as Honolulu International Airport, is the largest airport in Hawaii and the main gateway for travelers from both the mainland U.S. and abroad.
The airport is unique in that its principal runway, called the Reef Runway, was constructed completely offshore. This makes for a gorgeous landing and takeoff experience.
One of the most icon travel destinations for Americans, Hawaii is a group of islands located smack in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Long famous for its stunning beaches and perhaps the best surf in the world, the islands are also popular for their interior landscapes. The islands might be more well known as a romantic destination, but many families also enjoy vacations together on them.
While Honolulu International is the main gateway, most of the other islands also have airports which are served by interisland flights as flying is by far the most common way to get between them. Even if a passenger’s intended destination is another island, she will almost certainly fly into Honolulu International and transfer to a smaller plane to reach it.
If planning to stay on the island of O’ahu, rental cars are available in Honolulu both at the airport and in the downtown area in addition to some hotels. As car ferries do not exist in the archipelago, planes are necessary for transit between the islands. This means that you will have to book separate rental cars if planning to visit more than one island.
Top international routes
- Tokyo-Narita, Japan
- Osaka-Kansai, Japan
- Tokyo-Haneda
- Seoul- Incheon
- Sydney, Australia
- Nagoya-Centrair, Japan
- Vancouver, Canada
- Fukuoka, Japan
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Shanghai-Pudong, China
Main airlines
Terminals
Terminal 2 is larger, with 29 gates spread across three concourses none of which are dedicated to a single airline. The flights of almost all other airlines depart from and arrive at Terminal 2.
Terminal 3 hosts the flights of Moukele Airlines which operates flights the other Hawaiian Islands of Maui, Molokai, O’ahu, and Lanai.
Location
Most popular types of rental car
- Convertibles - from $112 per day
- Large cars - from $98 per day
- Medium cars - from $79 per day
- Vans - from $177 per day
- Small cars - from $103 per day
- SUVs - from $112 per day
Car rental desks
It should be noted that Europcar is served by Advantage’s rental desk. If you book a car with Europcar as the supplier, check in at the Advantage desk.
Services and facilities
The airport has plenty of shopping and dining establishments, though those transiting through Terminal 1 will notice less of a selection. When it comes to food and drink, typical fast food chains and some bars are available. Unfortunately, you are unlikely to find Hawaiian food at the airport.
Wifi is supposedly available throughout the terminals, though many travelers report that only works in some parts of Terminal 2.
The Airport has lounges in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. In addition to the Hawaiian Airlines lounge, Terminal 1 also has a private lounge called the Plumeria Lounge. In Terminal 2, three airline lounges and one private lounge can be found.
A few hotels are located very close to the airport. All of them offer free shuttles. Pacific Marina Inn, Airport Honolulu and Best Western Plaza Hotels are the nearest. If a member of the military, there is a Navy Gateway Inn and Suites not far from the airport.
If arriving from outside the U.S., money exchange is available. Though, as usual, it is best to withdraw cash from an ATM or exchange money elsewhere due to the poor rates offered in airports.
Nearest gas station
If looking on Google Maps, you may spot a gas station off of Nimitz Road just north of the airport. This is actually a Navy Exchange station and is for members of the military only.
Airport info
Honolulu Airport (HNL)
- IATA: HNL
- ICAO: PHNL
- Name: Honolulu Airport (HNL)
- Size: Large Airport
- Passengers (per year): 19,869,707
- Distance from city: 3 miles / 4.8 km NW of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
- Phone: +1 808 836 6411
- Email: airoahu@hawaii.gov
Top 7 Locations near Honolulu Airport
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Car Rental at Honolulu Waikiki Beach Resort from $59.29 per day10.3 km / 6.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Molokai Airport from $95.00 per day86.6 km / 53.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Kapalua Airport from $71.76 per day134.7 km / 83.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Kahului Airport from $54.41 per day160.9 km / 100.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Lihue Airport from $67.57 per day164.1 km / 102.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Kona International Airport from $68.81 per day262.9 km / 163.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Hilo Airport from $68.38 per day347.8 km / 216.1 miles away
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Car Rental Information
Popular suppliers | yesaway, Economy rent a car, Dollar, Thrifty, SIXT |
Popular car categories | Large cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Vans |
Lowest price | $52 per day |
Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
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yesaway | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Economy rent a car | Nissan Versa | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
yesaway | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
yesaway | Toyota Sienna | 4 | 2 | Vans |
Economy rent a car | Fiat 500 | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Economy rent a car | Nissan Altima | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
yesaway | Ford Mustang | 2 | 1 | Convertibles |
yesaway | Ford Explorer | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
yesaway | Ford Escape | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Dollar | Mazda 3 | 5 | 3 | Large cars |
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