Car Rental in Kailua-Kona
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Cheapest car rental rates
Kona International Airport
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
$43.74 per day
Kona International Airport
Intermediate SUV
Midsize (Toyota RAV4) or similar
$46.40 per day
Kona International Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
$48.31 per day
Kona International Airport
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
$59.50 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Kona International Airport
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
$61.10 per day
Kona International Airport
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or similar
$75.74 per day
Kona International Airport
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
$107.03 per day
Kona International Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Standard Elite (GMC Acadia) or similar
$56.19 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:06 AM on 5/15/25. 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
$62 per day
Average car rental length
7 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%
One-way car rentals in Kailua-Kona
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Kailua-Kona and drop off in another city include:
- From Kailua-Kona to Hilo - 24 offers from $60.23 per day
Top 7 cities near Kailua-Kona
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104.4 km / 64.9 miles away
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135.1 km / 83.9 miles away
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151 km / 93.8 miles away
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151.4 km / 94.1 miles away
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191.6 km / 119.1 miles away
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262.8 km / 163.3 miles away
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423 km / 262.8 miles away
Top 8 locations near Kailua-Kona
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104.4 km / 64.9 miles away
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135.1 km / 83.9 miles away
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151 km / 93.8 miles away
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191.6 km / 119.1 miles away
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252.6 km / 157 miles away
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262.8 km / 163.3 miles away
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423 km / 262.8 miles away
Map of car rental locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Kailua-Kona?
Car rental prices in Kailua-Kona 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 Kailua-Kona
The cheapest month to rent a car in Kailua-Kona is November (when prices average $43.79 per day). This is 19% cheaper than the yearly average and 40% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $73.53).
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.
What’s the usual rental length in Kailua-Kona?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in January, the average renter keeps their car for 11 days, and in February, they keep their car for 6 days.
Average number of rental days in Kailua-Kona
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Kailua-Kona?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Kailua-Kona is March, and the least popular is June.
Monthly searches in Kailua-Kona by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 1 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Dollar, Thrifty, SIXT, Alamo, Enterprise |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Convertibles |
| Lowest price | $44 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Midsize (Toyota RAV4) | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Jeep Renegade | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Mazda 3 | 5 | 3 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | 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.
CH
Canada
Chevrolet Spark
3/29/23
No problems driving up and down the volcanoes.
MR
United States of America (USA)
Chevrolet Equinox
1/14/23
We saw an active volcano, Scuba Dove, Para Sailed, and Snorkeled.
PD
New Zealand
Chevrolet Spark
11/13/22
It definitely made our vacation easier as we could go when and where we wanted. No waiting for a ride or a bus.
Independence! Easy to get to snorkelling locations.
DP
Australia
Honda Civic
10/21/22
participated in the ironman world championships. having a car was great to get around and also do some sight seeing.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
7.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
5
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
$62.26
Lowest daily price
$43.74
Total cars available
200
Top 10 suppliers in Kailua-Kona in 2025
Alamo
1 location
$71 - $142
SIXT
1 location
$46 - $124
Dollar
1 location
$46 - $182
Enterprise
1 location
$72 - $146
Avis
1 location
$57 - $78
National
1 location
$73 - $162
Payless
1 location
$73 - $162
Hertz
1 location
$73 - $162
Budget
1 location
$51 - $563
Thrifty
1 location
$44 - $177
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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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