Hilo car hires from $77

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 $76 per day.

The average price of fuel in Hilo is $5.32 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $64 and $85, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Hilo.

The only car hire company onsite at Hilo Intl airport is Thrifty.

The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Hilo Intl airport to off-airport locations is Thrifty.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

An Intermediate car hire in Hilo costs $79 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Hilo costs $106 per day, on average.

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.