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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 22 February 2025.

January

HK$474

February

HK$528

March

HK$466

April

HK$435

May

HK$427

June

HK$481

July

HK$536

August

HK$458

September

HK$373

October

HK$388

November

HK$373

December

HK$598

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.

Compare available car types for rental in The Big Island

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 22 February 2025.

Medium cars

HK$236 - HK$976

All Car Types

HK$236 - HK$864

To hire a medium car in The Big Island, you would pay an average price of HK$306/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in The Big Island (~HK$236/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~HK$976/day). In fact, April is about 23% 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 24% 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 SUV in The Big Island, you would pay an average price of HK$269/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in The Big Island (~HK$290/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~HK$864/day). In fact, October is about 7% 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 33% 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 rental agencies in The Big Island known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in The Big Island. Reviews were last updated on 22 February 2025.

Dollar

6.5
Okay
170 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.3

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
40 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
36 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

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 reviews8 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
54 reviews5 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 rentals in The Big Island, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 February 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in The Big Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$265/day when booking a car hire in The Big Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$211/day from Thrifty, booked on Feb. 16.

  • 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 (8.5 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?

    Hiring a car in The Big Island for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around HK$1,855/week on average.

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

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 14%. Aim to book your car hire at least 89 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in The Big Island.

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

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from The Big Island it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

  • 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 HK$7,949. You can find car rental deals for HK$265 a day on average.

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