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Car rental at Hilo Intl Airport

Driver's age: 26-65

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Chevrolet Spark car
Chevrolet Spark
or similar SMALL
2
2
2/4
M
S$ 46/day
Ford Focus car
Ford Focus
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
M
S$ 41/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
M
S$ 45/day
Volkswagen Jetta car
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
S$ 46/day
Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar LARGE
5
2
4-5
M
S$ 49/day
Chrysler Pacifica car
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
M
S$ 98/day
GMC Yukon car
GMC Yukon
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
S$ 85/day
Chrysler 300 car
Chrysler 300
or similar LUXURY
5
5
4-5
M
S$ 76/day
Chevrolet Camaro Convertible car
Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
or similar CONVERTIBLE
5
3
2/4
M
S$ 82/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
M
S$ 40/day
Volkswagen Tiguan car
Volkswagen Tiguan
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
S$ 51/day
Honda CR-V car
Honda CR-V
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
S$ 52/day
Buick Encore car
Buick Encore
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
S$ 52/day
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Top tips for hiring a car at Hilo Intl airport

  • Whether you’re visiting for leisure or business, getting a car rental at Hilo Intl Airport (ITO) will let you explore the Hawaiian town at your own pace. Car rentals offer a fast and comfortable option to get to downtown Hilo. The airport has plenty of public transportation options that may take longer to get you to your destination. You may also wait for some time before boarding SpeediShuttle, which is the most popular transport option from the airport. Car rentals are more affordable compared to the collective costs of using taxis to downtown Hilo.
  • Getting a car rental at Hilo Intl Airport isn’t that complicated. As a renter, just present your confirmation number and the entire email when picking up your car. Most car rental companies list all the instructions for picking up your vehicle in the confirmation email. You should book early and make sure you carry all the necessary documents during pick-up. Different car rental companies at Hilo Intl Aiport have counters on-site. The car rental desks are close to the arrivals section of the Terminal. The cars are in the parking garage close to the desks, so everything is within walking distance. No shuttle is required at any point.
  • Once your rental period has lapsed, you will have an easy time returning your car rental at Hilo Intl Airport. Head to the parking garage and look for the exact spot of your car rental company where you picked the car.  Collect your items from the vehicle and check in at the rental desk, where you will be required to hand over the keys and fill out a check-in form. Some companies allow you to return rental cars during or after business hours.
  • Picking up or returning your rented vehicle at Hilo Intl Airport can be difficult during certain times of the year. Although small, the airport is usually busy during peak travel periods like Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, and New Year. You will also face high traffic on weekends and when popular festivals and events happen in Hilo, as this airport offers daily flights from major cities across North America. You’re likely to find queues at the car rental counters with waiting periods of up to 30 minutes during peak travel periods.
  • Book your car hire at Hilo Intl airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about renting a car at Hilo Intl airport

  • What type of documentation is required to rent a car at Hilo International Airport?

    To rent a car at Hilo Intl Airport, you must present a valid driver’s license from your country of origin with a photo. An International Driver’s Permit may be required if your driver’s license is in a language other than English. Some rental companies will require you to present a credit card with your name or a debit card that passes a credit check where needed.

  • What kind of amenities are offered at Hilo Intl Airport?

    Being a smaller airport, ITO doesn’t have a broad selection of dining and shopping options like in larger airports. You will find a gift shop, a newsstand, one ATM, and two restaurants close to the car rental desks. Pet parents and passengers traveling with infants can access amenities like animal relief stations and nursing rooms. Visitor information desks are in the arrivals and departures sections.

  • How can I pay for my car rental at Hilo Intl Airport?

    You can use a credit card offered by a major financial institution for your Hilo Intl Airport car rental. This is an ideal payment option as it acts as it guarantees rental companies the security they need to rent you a vehicle. Cash and debit cards may also be accepted, but you will have limited options on the car types you can rent.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Hilo Intl airport?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Hilo Intl airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National, Payless, and Thrifty.

Hilo Intl Airport car rental reviews and directory 
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Dollar

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.9

Value for money

7.0

One location in Hilo Intl Airport

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1 General Lyman Field

+1 866 434 2226

Monday06:30 - 21:30
Tuesday06:30 - 21:30
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8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Economy

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No Problems

10.0 Wonderful

Vaclav, Oct 2023

Compact

KAYAK
Excellent - best car rental

1.9 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2021

KAYAK
I wish we got the car we booked. The car we received was vibrating while braking at freeway speeds and made us feel completely unsafe. We changed our car the next day for free and no hassle process.

10.0 Wonderful

Stephanie, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

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

Valerie, Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

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

Anonymous, May 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

very good staff

1 out of 9

National

10.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

9.3

One location in Hilo Intl Airport

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Locations in Hilo Intl Airport

2350 Kekuanaoa St

+1 844 913 0732

Monday06:30 - 21:30
Tuesday06:30 - 21:30
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10.0 Wonderful

Rosie, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Very friendly, easy going and nice. Getting the car and returning it was easy and nice

Cons:

Nothing, wish there were deals on pricing

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2022

KAYAK
Had an issue with the car several days into our vacation. Drove to the rental place and they had us in a new vehicle within 10 minutes. No hassle. No stress.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2021

KAYAK
Up graded but no charge, nice but took a few extra minutes to get vehicle delivered to us. Would have been faster to have us go get it.

1 out of 1

Alamo

9.2

Best rated

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

8.1

One location in Hilo Intl Airport

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2350 Kekuanaoa St

+1 844 913 0734

Monday06:30 - 21:30
Tuesday06:30 - 21:30
Wednesday06:30 - 21:30
Thursday06:30 - 21:30
Friday06:30 - 21:30
Saturday06:30 - 21:30
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10.0 Wonderful

Jim, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

They had a car for 1.5 days

Cons:

If they had cars available for most or all of my trip

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

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 papers

10.0 Wonderful

Laura, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

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

Mark, Feb 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

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

Anonymous, Jan 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

friendly staff, good selection of cars

10.0 Wonderful

Christopher, Jan 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
The agent working the Alamo counter was very sweet. Her name was Rose. She was awesome. She made the car rental process so easy. Ty so much Rose! We had a great time in Hilo.

1 out of 5

Payless

9.0

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

8.9

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1 General Lyman Field

+1 808 961 0661

Monday06:00 - 21:00
Tuesday06:00 - 21:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2023

Compact

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Very friendly staff Rose!

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

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.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jul 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
Very convenient location, but with only one person working the line can get long. Car was good and so was the price.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Standard SUV

KAYAK
The first car felt like it had been in an accident so I returned it . The second car was brand new but it smelled like marijauna but I wasn’t sure what the smell was until I found a bud leaf on the floor of the back seat . So I have mixed thoughts about this experience! But overall I know life happens and my needs was met

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, May 2023

Intermediate SUV

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Good

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2022

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Friendly service!!

1 out of 2

Hertz

8.7

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

8.4

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2355 Kekuanaoa Street#15

+1 808 935 2898

Monday06:30 - 21:30
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2021

KAYAK
Rental very convenient in airport. Staff was friendly and informative. Quick service and nice, clean car. Return was simple and efficient. All around good experience.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very accommodating, rental was top notch!

Cons:

The website is not very user friendly

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

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

Anonymous, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes

Cons:

They were very fast and efficient.

8.0 Very Good

Valerie, Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The vehicle was ver clean and comfortable.

Cons:

The counter person was impersonal and unfriendly.

10.0 Wonderful

Raylene, Jun 2023

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Everything was OUTSTANDING! Especially the Customer Service Representative, Miss Ani! She is Wonderful!!!

1 out of 6

Thrifty

8.6

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

8.2

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1 General Lyman Field

+1 877 283 0898

Monday06:30 - 21:30
Tuesday06:30 - 21:30
Wednesday06:30 - 21:30
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8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Sept 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

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

Anonymous, Feb 2020

KAYAK

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

Greg, Nov 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Very friendly staff. Good price. Car mechanically ok.

Cons:

Car had a lot of scratches and dings. Interior reeked of smoke

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jun 2022

KAYAK
The convenience, location and efficiency of Thrifty at Hilo was good.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2021

KAYAK
The car was clean, ran well and it had a full tank of gas.

1 out of 2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

8.5

One location in Hilo Intl Airport

Locations in Hilo Intl Airport

2350 Kekuanaoa St

+1 844 913 0733

Monday06:30 - 21:30
Tuesday06:30 - 21:30
Wednesday06:30 - 21:30
Thursday06:30 - 21:30
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Very

Cons:

Nothing

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Sept 2022

KAYAK
My car was supposed to have a full tank, but it only had 7/8 (about 2 gallons short).

10.0 Wonderful

Gervasio, Jun 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

They're quick and fast and friendly

Cons:

Everything is perfect, Although i got the car with few damages to it,But the girl still inspected for me and i got nothing to worry about..They take good care of their customers

Budget

8.0

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.4

Value for money

8.0

One location in Hilo Intl Airport

Locations in Hilo Intl Airport

1 General Lyman Field

+1 808 935 6878

Monday06:00 - 21:00
Tuesday06:00 - 21:00
Wednesday06:00 - 21:00
Thursday06:00 - 21:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Intermediate

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My budget experience went really well. I was helped by Rosa at the Hilo international airport at the budget booth. She helped me find the best rates and get the best deal possible. This experience made me feel very comfortable and inclined to return for my next rental. I hand it to Rosa and her very professional and welcoming demeanor.

10.0 Wonderful

Kevin, Jan 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Super nice attendant. Easy transaction and great car.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2023

Convertible

KAYAK
Had to return two separate cars due to mechanical issues. Cars were old with approx 50,000 miles in each. Tatty interiors with rips in chairs and peeling dashboard. Went with Avis in the end. Car much cleaner and cheaper too!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was super helpful and, as always, full of the aloha spirit!!🤙

Cons:

Nothing. All was excellent!

10.0 Wonderful

Mike, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

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

Denise, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

She was nice

Cons:

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.

Avis

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

6.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Hilo Intl Airport

Locations in Hilo Intl Airport

1 General Lyman Field

+1 808 935 1298

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Mar 2021

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Pros:

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

Anonymous, Sept 2023

Supplier choice

KAYAK
It was the third time we rented a car from Avis and the second time in Hilo. The cars always came clean and were good cars.

4.0 Mediocre

Gao, Feb 2023

Economy

KAYAK
We just didn’t get the ford forte we reserved and got a mini van for 2 people.

Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

One location in Hilo Intl Airport

Locations in Hilo Intl Airport

Hilo International Airport

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GREEN MOTION

3.8

Poor

One location in Hilo Intl Airport

Locations in Hilo Intl Airport

709 Kanoelehua Avenue

+1 808 480 3802

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AutoEurope

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One location in Hilo Intl Airport

Locations in Hilo Intl Airport

Hilo International Airport

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Sunnycars

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One location in Hilo Intl Airport

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2350 Kekuanaoa St

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One location in Hilo Intl Airport

Locations in Hilo Intl Airport

131 Kekuanaoa St, 131 Kekuanaoa Pl., Hilo, , USA Hawaii

+1 914 368 0091

Monday06:30 - 21:30
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150 travellers who rented a car in Hilo Intl Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.6

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