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The best car hire in Hilo will depend on its intended use. A smaller car is useful in Hilo both due to small roads and increased likelihood of finding a parking spot (parking spaces in Hawaii tend to be smaller than average). Alternatively, a larger car that can handle off-roading would be well suited to those intending to explore more difficult terrain, though some areas may still be off-limits. While convertibles are often recommended for enjoying the Hawaiian sunshine, Hilo’s high level of rain may mean you don’t get the best use out of it.
Hilo doesn’t have many long flat roads and they are generally winding and narrow. Because of this, speed limits in Hawaii don’t go very high, usually between 70 and 88 km/h anywhere you go, lower in more built-up areas with high foot traffic or roads that are more difficult to drive due to their terrain or how winding they are. The speed limit on Hilo is never higher than 88 km/h.
Parking spaces on Hilo are usually smaller than average, so if you have a larger car, you may need to drive around for a bit before you find a spot; however, with a smaller car, it shouldn't be too difficult to find a space. Many places in downtown Hilo have free parking and in areas where you do need a ticket, it usually costs an average of $ 4 (A$ 5.17) per hour.
On average a car hire in Hilo costs $71 per day.
The average price of fuel in Hilo is $5.85 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $70 and $94, depending on the car size.
Economy (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Hilo.
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An Economy car hire in Hilo costs $89 per day, on average.
A Special car hire in Hilo costs $86 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car hire in Hilo costs $95 per day, on average.
In Hilo, cars are most frequently hired at Thrifty 1 General Lyman Field (3 km from city centre ).
On average a car hire in Hilo costs $497 per week ($71 per day).
On average a car hire in Hilo costs $2,130 per month ($71 per day).
In Hilo, most car hire companies accept foreign driver's licences as long as they are valid and accompanied by a passport. However, if your licence is not in English, remember to obtain an International Driver's Permit before leaving your home country.
If you’re over the age of 21 and driving a non-commercial hire vehicle, the legal blood alcohol concentration limit is 0.08%. Drivers under 21 must have no measurable traces of alcohol in their blood. It is also illegal to drive while under the influence of drugs or a combination of drugs and alcohol.
2 locations in Hilo
Locations in Hilo
2355 Kekuanaoa Street#15
+1 808 935 2898
400 E Kawili Street
+1 808 934 0302
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2021
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Staff was very accommodating, rental was top notch!Cons:
The website is not very user friendly2.0 Poor
May 2021
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hertz car rental rep. is very nice. We cancel the booking due to we were not allow to enter HI, we arrived at Honolulu at 05:00am on Monday with hawaiin airline en rout to Hiloi, but we were not allow to unless we agree to be quarantine for 10 day,yet our time to stay in HI only 7 day, so we decided to fly back to Las Vegas the same day, we called hertz car rental and we inform that we need to call expedia.com to get the refund, the 800# weren't answer for 2 day, finally got live person answer and we were to direct to call another #, the number he gave us wes the wrong #. 3 days pass finally talked to the rep. and he said to to confirm with hertz, and they will call back, in short they told us not to expect a refund at all.Cons:
We will not recommend to book anything thru racrental.com, getting a red tape all around, book direct to hertz car rental or any other well known car rental such as avis or enterprise.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2021
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YesCons:
They were very fast and efficient.8.0 Very Good
Nov 2020
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The vehicle was ver clean and comfortable.Cons:
The counter person was impersonal and unfriendly.10.0 Wonderful
June 2019
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Ease of picking up and dropping off. Shuttle driver and staff were very helpfulOne location in Hilo
Locations in Hilo
2350 Kekuanaoa St
+1 844 913 0734
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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They had a car for 1.5 daysCons:
If they had cars available for most or all of my trip8.0 Very Good
May 2021
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The staff at pick up was not Aloha friendly, but the staff at drop off was super nice and help to fill out turn in papers10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Great prices, friendly staff. Very fast and efficient check in and out.Cons:
Nothing, this was the best car rental experience I have every had.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2020
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The pick up and drop off at the airport in Hilo was the easiest interaction with a rental car company I've ever had.10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2020
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friendly staff, good selection of cars8.8 Very Good
Sept 2019
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Very organised, great offer of options, friendly stuff.Cons:
Better understanding of costumers needs.2 locations in Hilo
Locations in Hilo
10 Halekauila St
+1 808 934 0359
2350 Kekuanaoa St
+1 844 913 0733
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
8.8 Very Good
Aug 2020
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Friendly, helpful staff.Cons:
The car we reserved was not ready and we had to wait about 30 minutes for them to prep another one. Since we had reserved it online, it should have been available.10.0 Wonderful
July 2020
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Staff very friendly and helpful. Great price through PriceLine.Cons:
All the rental car places in Hilo close at 5pm. I had to rebook my flight after discovering that. They are 5 minutes away from the airport, which is why the price was so cheap. Had to take a cab to pick up the car (I called Enterprise from the airport to inquire about transportation), but they offered me a ride when I dropped off the car, which I didn’t need then. Curious why they didn’t offer me a ride from the airport v10.0 Wonderful
June 2020
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VeryCons:
Nothing6.4 Okay
Oct 2019
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Not at airport did not pick up or drop off, not 24 hoursOne location in Hilo
Locations in Hilo
1 General Lyman Field
+1 877 283 0898
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8.0 Very Good
Sept 2020
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Employees were so incredibly friendly, vehicle was clean.Cons:
Breakdown of charges on receipt. I wasn’t aware there would be an extra $200 hold and it scared me.5.2 Fair
Feb 2020
Pros:
Yes, and yes.Cons:
The price of the rental could have been way better. The shock came with the added fees at the end of the rental...$91! It was already over $50 per day, and then I added a $10 per day upgrade to get a better car than a Spark. So that last chunk of money just added insult to injury.6.4 Okay
Nov 2019
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Very friendly staff. Good price. Car mechanically ok.Cons:
Car had a lot of scratches and dings. Interior reeked of smoke2.0 Poor
Aug 2019
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There was a long line and only one representative. She was still working on the first person after 10 minutes, then she went to another desk to take in a return. We went to National and drove away before she got to the second person. We were number six.2.0 Poor
Apr 2019
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Nothing they couldn’t honor our reservation didn’t have a car ready for us...Cons:
They could have let us know in advance if they wouldn’t have a car for us...10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2019
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Great, fast online process and terrific service at checkin and checkout!One location in Hilo
Locations in Hilo
1 General Lyman Field
+1 808 935 6878
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Sept 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Staff was super helpful and, as always, full of the aloha spirit!!🤙Cons:
Nothing. All was excellent!10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Drop off was super easy; the staff was super helpful and very sweet as she upgraded us to a bigger vehicle during our stay. Couldn’t have asked for a more pleasant interaction.Cons:
This is not on the staff but ensuring there is a new battery in the key fob is important... there were a couple of times where I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to lock/unlock the vehicle at some of our destinations. Spent $5 to replace the battery and it worked just fine afterwards.10.0 Wonderful
July 2020
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She was niceCons:
although she was nice, she should have pointed out the rates, bcoz the counter girl surely made sure i noticed it now that im away from the counter.6.4 Okay
Aug 2019
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Staff rushes you and does not make you feel valued, then again local people seem to not like tourist.Cons:
A sense of friendly from the staff in Hilo would be nice. They are very unwelcoming.One location in Hilo
Locations in Hilo
1 General Lyman Field
+1 866 434 2226
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8.0 Very Good
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
1.9 Poor
July 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Let switch drop off after airline messed us up.Cons:
There was definitely a speed sensor that would ding when you went 56 mph. That was super annoying 😒6.8 Okay
Nov 2020
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The counter person was pretty nice and friendly. The check in and check out was really quick. We love the vehicle because it accommodated our whole family and the purpose for the rental and it was a really smooth and comfortable ride.Cons:
The rental company should have cleaned the vehicle before renting it out. It was really dirty, inside and out, and my daughter found a used, dirty mask, that could have exposed us to Covid!!! There was dirt in the center council and in the storage compartments on the doors, and the vehicle looked like it hadn’t been vacuumed. Also, there were smudges/hand and fingerprints on the windows and center council. We really would expect a higher level of cleanliness during a time like this!!!10.0 Wonderful
May 2020
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very good staffOne location in Hilo
Locations in Hilo
2350 Kekuanaoa St
+1 844 913 0732
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Very friendly, easy going and nice. Getting the car and returning it was easy and niceCons:
Nothing, wish there were deals on pricing9.2 Wonderful
Mar 2018
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Fast, friendly service. No issues checking in or out. A little pricey but would definitely rent from them again.8.8 Very Good
Mar 2018
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Friendly service10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2018
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Su at the Hilo airport National car rental was absolutely AWESOME! She saved our trip and was so kind. Thank you Su.Cons:
We rented a jeep and it had no running boards which made it hard for my wife to get in out. Also it had manual locks and manual windows.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2018
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Very quick and easy to pick up and return at Hilo. Recommend!10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2017
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Great service and friendly!Cons:
Nothing great experienceOne location in Hilo
Locations in Hilo
1 General Lyman Field
+1 808 961 0661
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10.0 Wonderful
Sept 2023
8.0 Very Good
May 2021
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The staff was very friendly. They had a cancellation on a mini-SUV and gave us a free upgrade.Cons:
The vehicle could have been a little cleaner.9.6 Wonderful
Mar 2019
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Everything was cool6.0 Okay
Oct 2017
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Nice peopleCons:
I booked an Audi convertible but was left with a Mustang. sobI switched to a hard top sedan because Mustangs are so uncomfortable.10.0 Wonderful
July 2017
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Quick and easy10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2016
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Easiest rental experience ever...so easy that I am horrified at all my previous airport rental experiences that are thought were "okay." Friendly service, fast paperwork, upgrade (very exciting) and we were off on our Hawaiian adventure in just a few minutes. Payless is curbside at the airport in Hilo, and after you walk right up to the attendant, we walked across the access road and there was our car waiting in the second row. Couldn't have been easier. I didn't get any "up sell" on insurance or coverage after firmly saying I wasn't interested. Easy drop off as well. In and out of the Payless booth in less than 5 minutes. Again, pleasant attendants and I will definitely use this company again!One location in Hilo
Locations in Hilo
1 General Lyman Field
+1 808 935 1298
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4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2021
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They were quick to replace the offered car, they were polite and efficient when dropping car.Cons:
Not offered us a car which was undriveable due to a damaged front fender which was rubbing front wheel. The cars, inc replacement were filthy.10.0 Wonderful
Sept 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Feb 2023
One location in Hilo
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Locations in Hilo
709 Kanoelehua Avenue
+1 808 480 3802
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131 Kekuanaoa St, 131 Kekuanaoa Pl., Hilo, , USA Hawaii
+1 914 368 0091
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Pick-up location | Hilo |
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Car types | Compact, Convertible, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Open-air all-terrain, People mover, Standard, Standard SUV |
Hire locations | 17 |
Airport locations | 15 |
Popular agencies | Dollar, Thrifty, Turo, National, Alamo |