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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in The Big Island?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in The Big Island and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 14 January 2025.

January

$101

February

$112

March

$110

April

$99

May

$98

June

$110

July

$123

August

$103

September

$85

October

$89

November

$85

December

$139

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in The Big Island is September. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in The Big Island

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in The Big Island and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 14 January 2025.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Passenger van

Passenger van

Convertible

Convertible

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compare available car types for rental in The Big Island

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in The Big Island to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 January 2025.

Small cars

$65 - $132

All Car Types

$72 - $163

To hire a small car in The Big Island, you would pay an average price of $89/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in The Big Island (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$132/day). In fact, June is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for The Big Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in The Big Island, hiring a small car saves you 16% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in The Big Island, you would pay an average price of $89/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in The Big Island (~$63/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$131/day). In fact, October is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for The Big Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in The Big Island, hiring a medium car saves you 17% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in The Big Island, you would pay an average price of $132/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in The Big Island (~$115/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$385/day). In fact, June is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for The Big Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in The Big Island, hiring a large car is 19% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in The Big Island, you would pay an average price of $101/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in The Big Island (~$79/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$177/day). In fact, November is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for The Big Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in The Big Island, hiring a SUV saves you 5% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a van in The Big Island, you would pay an average price of $99/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in The Big Island (~$109/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$320/day). In fact, June is about 9% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for The Big Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in The Big Island, hiring a van saves you 7% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in The Big Island

Explore the leading car hire agencies in The Big Island known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in The Big Island. Reviews were last updated on 14 January 2025.

Dollar

6.5
Okay
172 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.3

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
42 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
36 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.3

Payless

7.9
Good
31 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.8

Hertz

7.7
Good
84 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Budget

7.4
Good
71 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.1

Thrifty

6.9
Okay
58 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.7

National

8.8
Very Good
28 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in The Big Island, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in The Big Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $94/day when booking a car hire in The Big Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for $60/day from Thrifty, booked on Jan. 5.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in The Big Island?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in The Big Island from the following companies over the past two weeks: Thrifty ($132/day), Budget ($134/day), and Dollar ($150/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in The Big Island?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (8.6 rating), Alamo (8.6 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in The Big Island.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in The Big Island for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty is one of the most popular car hire companies in The Big Island, offering car hire for around $922 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in The Big Island for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 16% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 20 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in The Big Island.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in The Big Island?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in The Big Island check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in The Big Island for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in The Big Island can be found for $3,952. You can find car rental deals for $132 a day on average.

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