What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Hawaii?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Hawaii from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar (R1 242/day), Hertz (R1 390/day), and Thrifty (R1 421/day).

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Hawaii?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10,0 rating), Silvercar (9,2 rating) and Alamo (8,4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Hawaii.

What are petrol prices like in Hawaii?

The average price of petrol in Hawaii is R16,93/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R762 and R1 100 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Hawaii for the best price?

Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 19% on your car hire. For a below average price in Hawaii, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

Can I rent a car for a month in Hawaii?

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

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Hawaii car hires in 2025

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Hawaii?

January

R921

February

R1 090

March

R1 090

April

R1 034

May

R1 015

June

R1 203

July

R1 372

August

R1 109

September

R902

October

R846

November

R808

December

R1 072

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Hawaii is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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 Hawaii

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There are, in total, 17 170 car hire locations in Hawaii that are operated by 330 companies. In the past week, SUV is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R1 242/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Hawaii hire providers:

Economy

R1 542+

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Compact

R1 493+

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Intermediate

R1 362+

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Standard

R1 697+

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Full-size

R1 792+

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People carrier

R1 784+

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Full-size SUV

R1 761+

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Premium

R1 931+

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Convertible

R1 683+

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Premium SUV

R2 400+

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Compact SUV

R1 242+

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Intermediate SUV

R1 390+

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Standard SUV

R1 421+

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Open-air all-terrain

R1 730+

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	Medium cars	R764 - R2 784
	All Car Types	R766 - R2 090

To hire a medium car in Hawaii, you would pay an average price of R726/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Hawaii (~R764/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R2 784/day). In fact, January is about 5% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Hawaii. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Hawaii, renting a medium car saves you 22% 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. Here are the best Hawaii medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Audi A3R1 362/day

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Top rental agencies in Hawaii

Alamo

9,1

Wonderful

179 reviews•6 locations

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,6

Very Good

134 reviews•20 locations

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10,0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Got an Audi A4 for less than $100 for25 hrs. Was cheaper than full sized Toyota. Thought was going to get charged for 2 days but possibly they have a one hour grace period?

10,0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Easy to find the outlet in discovery center. Welcoming , helpful desk staff. Car rental was efficient. Getting to the vehicle in the hotel parkade was a bit of a maze. No problem driving out. Dropping vehicle off in morning was going back into maze in parkade.. but was completed. Helpful staff at vehicle return

10,0

Wonderful|Mar 2021

The check in/car pick up staff was really great. As was the young lady who checked us out upon return

Better rates ;)

1 out of 45

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Sixt

8,1

Very Good

330 reviews•6 locations

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4,0

Mediocre|Nov 2024

Didn't have my car or anything similar so I had to pay a lot more. Car wasn't comfortable to get in and out of and wipers didn't clear my whole field of view

2,0

Poor|Oct 2024

They are trying to charge us for damage that was on the vehicle when we received it. They have you fill out a digital damage form with pictures so that they can delete and pretend they have no record of you submitting pre-existing damage. The associate we worked with even saw and acknowledged the damage before we left the building on pickup day. Do not rent with them! Or at least have them sign off physically on damage.

2,0

Poor|Mar 2024

Firstly on your website you could state that a 2nd driver is not only $250 but that it is $250 every 28 days and that when picking up the car the person should be told this. We were never told that the $250 was for only 28 days. Our contract was for $3476.90 from Dec 29/2023 to Feb 29/2024 which is 62 days. We have been charged $1852.03 twice (which looking back obviously included the additional driver fees)and there is an amount of $711.04 on my Visa which totals $4,415/10 which is basically $1,000. more than my original rental agreement. When we returned the car we were given a total of $438.03 still due so other than the fact that it is $400 + over the original agreement so why is $711.04 pending on my Visa? You are a company that is fraudulent towards the consumers and I would neither rent from you again nor would I recommend you. We travel a lot including 2 months every year in Hawaii.

2,0

Poor|Mar 2024

2,0

Poor|Jan 2024

Dishonesty!

10,0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

The whole experience was great from pick up to drop off and Tabitha in between.

1 out of 110

Budget

7,1

Good

224 reviews•7 locations

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8,0

Very Good|Sept 2023

Overall it was fine. However, picking up the car was slow and painful. Most everyone had to wait 45-60mins + to receive their car after you paid and went thru customer service rep. The van we got was new but had some obvious minor damage all around. 10 minutes into the drive from Budget and the front right TPS (tire pressure sensor) was alarming that there was an issue. Luckily, the tire was fine and just a bad sensor but was a bit annoying getting that warning everytime you started the van. Overall, it was worth it. Just need some patience at the start.

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

They gave me an old car making funny noise over 40 mph. There was a super long line with exactly 2 agents behind the counter who happen to be less than friendly, trying to aggressively push for things I did not want nor need. Return procedure had no explanations and when I sought to ask, they were very rude and could not be bothered. Probably the worst rental car experience overall I ever had.

6,0

Okay|Apr 2023

Had to wait too long to pick up the car. Super busy and not enough staff. Drop off was fast!

2,0

Poor|Apr 2023

Don’t waste time with them. We were never able to even get our car as they overbooked. Use any other company besides Budget/Alamo/thrifty/Dollar as they are owned by the same company.

8,0

Very Good|Apr 2023

In Kona, all the rental car companies need to do a better job at cleaning the car windows. The car we had, the windows were so dirty that you could hardly see the back window. At some point, that becomes a safety issue especially on an island where the street lights are dimmed.

4,0

Mediocre|Mar 2023

While I was very happy to be able to rent a 4x4 it was not well maintained, steering was loose, windshield wiper fluid empty and visor broken.

1 out of 75

Ace

7,0

Good

110 reviews•3 locations

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2,0

Poor|Nov 2024

They didn’t send a shuttle driver for over an hour, even though we called 5 times! On the fifth call, we were told that they didn’t even have the vehicle we reserved because we didn’t pre pay it. So, we went to Budget instead. The Ace rental office in Maui is absolutely terrible and I would suggest that you no longer represent them, as 4 other couples were having problems with being picked up at the same as us. Truly awful experience and wasted an hour and a half of our Hawaiian vacation.

6,0

Okay|Jul 2024

Problem at pickup with vehicle but once on my way hour 1/2 later all was great with passenger van

8,0

Very Good|Jan 2024

All was good except pickup took too long and they didn’t have sedan I had reserved Only two workers processing long line of renters that arrived around the same time Otherwise all went well

2,0

Poor|Mar 2023

Not aware of office hours before booking! They closed at 430, we landed at 530. couldn't get car until next day, I told office ahead of time that we wouldn't be there until next morning and when we arrived they said they canceled our car because no show. Very displeased, poor customer service. Had to zoom call and dealt with someone in CA. Workers in actual office were very nice and helpful, but not the "manager" in CA. Never again will I use them.

10,0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Excellent customer service-Really helpful and friendly. I arrived early but check in staff worked with me to get me a vehicle right then. I appreciated that very much! Th woman at the counter was great! Drop off was so easy and the employee I dealt with there was a 10/10! Shuttle to airport was ready and waiting and the shuttle driver was also a 10/10! This is the second time I’ve used Ace and I am now sure I will be a regular customer when I travel to Maui.

4,0

Mediocre|Mar 2023

This is a friendly branch of ACE in Maui that is a ways away from the airport, so it requires a shuttle. That was pleasant and nice, but the check-in process was laborious, because they connected us to a guy in a call center in San Diego over Zoom. This was absurd— he was painfully unprepared to handle a non-US license and international paperwork. Plus for some reason he wasn’t able to send me the one time password needed to activate everything. No joke this whole process took 45 minutes and wasted our first hour in Maui. And meanwhile the other staff onsite were all lounging around playing with their smart phones. It was absurd.

1 out of 37

Hertz

6,9

Okay

357 reviews•16 locations

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2,0

Poor|Aug 2023

Beware. Hertz allows you to rent a car at 12pm but they are closed some days at that time. We got there just before noon and the workers literally walked right past us and refused to assist or even acknowledge our existence. Several other people were there as well. Only one worker stopped to tell us that they’re off at noon and can’t assist.

8,0

Very Good|Jul 2023

Pick up 45 min wait time or more

8,0

Very Good|Jul 2023

They didn't do a walk around of the car. There were scratches prior to my pick up, which made me anxious that I would get charged for something I didn't do. I think Hertz should be doing an inspection of the vehicle prior to hand off

8,0

Very Good|Apr 2023

I was not informed that if you add another driver there would be a charge

6,0

Okay|Apr 2023

The vehicles are not very clean. The first truck I was given had a dead battery. The second one needed an oil change. The third one I had to clean when I got home to get rid of the smell of cigarettes and to get a clear windscreen. The counter staff were helpful but whoever checks the vehicles after “cleaning” needs some serious training.

2,0

Poor|Apr 2023

Poor car condition, high price, off airport location

1 out of 119

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Thrifty

6,6

Okay

223 reviews•10 locations

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8,0

Very Good|Oct 2023

nice place updated aircondition, easy to find pick up and drop off , just update mapping guide google i was confuse yesterday it says u turn but the return sign its on the rigth🤙😇

2,0

Poor|Aug 2023

I booked a convertible with thrifty and when I went to pick it up they informed me that they could not give me the car as they only accepted credit cards and they had a policy that required me to book the car until the time of my departure flight. I was not informed of these two things upon booking and was told I could use a debit card and there was no mention of the policy whereby the car had to be rented out until the date of departure from the island. The staff were unhelpful and provided no alternative solution.

2,0

Poor|Aug 2023

Hard sell on the upsell. Price almost doubled when they said I needed the mandatory insurance. Charged extra for my wife. Who charges for family members. Checkin was a nightmare with all the high pressure sales tactics.

2,0

Poor|Mar 2023

The line to get a car was over an hour long, so we gave up and went elsewhere.

10,0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

Very easy process getting the car and returning it. No surprise fees.

8,0

Very Good|Aug 2022

The person at the counter was a bit too chatty, took him a white to be done with a customer before us, discussing things unrelated to the car rental. People arriving late, having spent 6 hours on the plane, want to get to their lodging as soon as possible. Other than that a fairly easy and smooth process, appreciated an upgrade.

1 out of 75

Dollar

6,5

Okay

514 reviews•14 locations

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2,0

Poor|Nov 2024

I reserved a Jeep Wrangler but apparently all of the Wranglers dollar had were in for service. I was offered very few options and then was talked into a Ford f-150. Very quickly I realize that I was in a very unsafe vehicle. Tires were low vehicle did not seem to have been maintained. Later that day the vehicle would not even go into drive. I contacted support they asked me to bring it in the next day. The vehicle locked up again so he tow truck had to come pick the vehicle up. After that I was charged 400 plus dollars for one day rental.

4,0

Mediocre|Sept 2023

Car was extremely dirty when I asked for something else they refused and said it was all they had for the price

4,0

Mediocre|Sept 2023

Car was fine, all staff were friendly and helpful, drop off was easy, price was great. The only negative - and this is huge - was waiting in line for more than two hours at pick up at HNL (it was a Saturday). The line at Dollar was maybe ten times longer than at any other rental office. Once we finished the paperwork, actually getting the car was a breeze. When we dropped off the car (Tuesday) the line appeared maybe 2/3 as long. The lines are a reflection of the prices, but be warned...

2,0

Poor|Sept 2023

Car wasn’t functioning properly. Hood wasn’t opening. It took a lot of time to get the car as well. 1 hr after reservation

2,0

Poor|Aug 2023

The wait to pick up the car was literally two hours long standing in line. While it was a cheap option, my time is worth more than I saved.

4,0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

Was given a damaged vehicle and when I pointed it out to the lady she got really unpleasant towards me until she physically saw the damage then was given a lesser value car in its place

1 out of 172

Dollar Locations in Hawaii

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Car hire FAQs

What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Hawaii?
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Hawaii from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar (R1 242/day), Hertz (R1 390/day), and Thrifty (R1 421/day).
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Hawaii?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10,0 rating), Silvercar (9,2 rating) and Alamo (8,4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Hawaii.
What are petrol prices like in Hawaii?
The average price of petrol in Hawaii is R16,93/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R762 and R1 100 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Hawaii for the best price?
Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 19% on your car hire. For a below average price in Hawaii, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.
Can I rent a car for a month in Hawaii?
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Hawaii it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

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Hawaii car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Hawaii. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Hawaii?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Hawaii 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 17 January 2025.

Popular car types in Hawaii

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Hawaii and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Hawaii to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Top rental agencies in Hawaii

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Hawaii known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Hawaii. Reviews were last updated on 17 January 2025.

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Best Hawaii car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Hawaii. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Hawaii with an average daily rate of R1 625. Data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Hawaii, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.

What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Hawaii?

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Hawaii?

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Can I rent a car for a month in Hawaii?

Car hires by fuel type in Hawaii

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