Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Hawaii with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in Hawaii?
You should book your rental car in Hawaii around 74 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Hawaii?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Lucky Owl Car Rental ($20.48/day), Economy Rent a Car ($23.81/day) and Thrifty ($23.91/day).
What is the most popular rental car in Hawaii?
Rentals in the SUV category (BMW X3 or similar) are the most popular option in Hawaii, costing $71/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as $49/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Hawaii?
The cheapest month to rent a car in Hawaii is September at an average cost of $58/day. December is the most expensive month to rent a car in Hawaii when prices are $112/day on average, which tends to be 84% above the yearly average rental price for Hawaii.
What rental car company in Hawaii has the most locations?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 31 locations in Hawaii, more than any other rental company.
Hawaii car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Hawaii by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
$30 - $54
All Car Types
$58 - $97
How much does it cost to rent a small car in Hawaii?
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How much does it cost to rent an SUV in Hawaii?
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How much does it cost to rent a pickup truck in Hawaii?
How much does it cost to rent a luxury car in Hawaii?
How much does it cost to rent a convertible in Hawaii?
Small car rentals in Hawaii typically cost around $40 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $30 per day which is about 25% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 45% cheaper than the average rental in Hawaii, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.
Medium car rentals in Hawaii typically cost around $64 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average $44 per day which is about 33% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 10% cheaper than the average rental in Hawaii, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car rentals in Hawaii typically cost around $55 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $43 per day which is about 24% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 23% cheaper than the average rental in Hawaii, offering more comfort for longer trips at a valuable price.
SUV rentals in Hawaii typically cost around $70 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $53 per day which is about 26% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 2% cheaper than the average rental in Hawaii, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.
Van rentals in Hawaii typically cost around $129 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $89 per day which is about 32% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 45% more expensive than the average rental in Hawaii, but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck rentals in Hawaii typically cost around $76 per day. The best time to book is October, when prices average $64 per day which is about 17% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are typically 7% more expensive than the average rental in Hawaii, ideal for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car rentals in Hawaii typically cost around $74 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average $60 per day which is about 20% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 4% more expensive than the average rental in Hawaii, but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible rentals in Hawaii typically cost around $80 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average $66 per day which is about 18% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 10% more expensive than the average rental in Hawaii, perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Good to know
Most popular agency
Most popular car type
Average price
Good deal
Thrifty
Medium
$58/day
$44/day
Top tips for renting a car in Hawaii
While it is theoretically possible to take your car rental between different islands in Hawaii, most rental car companies will not allow you to try to transport your car between islands. Beyond that, the cost to do so would be rather high and you would be much better served to simply travel to other islands by another method, such as plane or boat, and then rent another car when you arrive on that island.
One important thing to remember when renting a car in Hawaii is that if you want to rent from a large national chain, your best bet is to do so at the international airports. Once you get away from these areas, the number of rental car choices you have will diminish, plus they will most likely be smaller local chains that may offer a limited variety of cars to rent.
While it may seem like a great idea to drive a convertible car, make sure that your car has a top that you can put back up in case of inclement weather. Rainstorms can occur at any time during the year and they often come out of nowhere, so make sure to prepare for that. It is also important to rent a vehicle that has air conditioning because long drives in hot and humid weather can become taxing.
25% of our users found rental cars in Hawaii for $44 or less
FAQs about renting a car in Hawaii
Should I rent a car in Hawaii?
If the reason you want to visit Hawaii is to fly to a major city and then spend your entire trip on a beach in one location, you probably don't need to rent a car. That said, Hawaii offers so much more than just a few tourist destinations that you can explore. The ideal way to do that is to have a car that can take you to all these places. There is amazing scenery, restaurants that are a little bit different and off the beaten path, plus plenty of secluded beaches, parks, waterfalls, and hillsides that are much easier to explore when you have a car of your own.
What is driving like in Hawaii?
If you are familiar with driving in any state in the United States, then you will not find driving in Hawaii much different. That said, there are still some unique driving tips you need to know about when you drive in Hawaii. For example, you will drive on the right side of the road and speed limits will be in miles per hour. Most roads in Hawaii are in good condition, especially in larger cities, such as Honolulu. It is important to remember that Hawaii is a rather laid-back place and people here drive that way so take care not to speed, or to do things like honking your horn. The fact of the matter is with so much beautiful scenery to see while you drive, there's no reason to speed to get anywhere.
How old do you have to be to rent a car in Hawaii?
For the most part, rental car companies will expect you to be at least twenty one years old to rent a car. One exception to this is if you want to rent a very high-end car, such as a luxury sedan or a premium SUV. To rent one of these cars, you will most likely need to be at least twenty five years old. Rental car companies generally want you to have a major credit card to rent a car to serve as security. While some may allow you to use a debit card, they will most likely restrict the type of car you can rent, plus they may expect these renters to be at least twenty five years old. There are some rental car companies that will allow a person that is eighteen years older to rent a car so long as they have a credit card, but you will probably find a very limited selection of cars available to rent.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Hawaii?
On average a rental car in Hawaii costs $58 per day.
Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in Hawaii are Honolulu (33% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in Hawaii), Kahului (27%) and Lihue (19%).
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Hawaii?
On average a rental car in Hawaii costs $404 per week ($58 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Hawaii?
On average a rental car in Hawaii costs $1,733 per month ($58 per day).
Car rental directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car car rental locations in Hawaii
43 Locations
Dollar car rental locations in Hawaii
25 Locations
Hertz car rental locations in Hawaii
25 Locations
Thrifty car rental locations in Hawaii
20 Locations
Avis car rental locations in Hawaii
15 Locations
Sunnycars car rental locations in Hawaii
14 Locations
Budget car rental locations in Hawaii
13 Locations
Alamo car rental locations in Hawaii
12 Locations
National car rental locations in Hawaii
9 Locations
Sixt car rental locations in Hawaii
9 Locations
Easirent car rental locations in Hawaii
8 Locations
VIPCars Recommendation car rental locations in Hawaii
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Everything you need to know for your car rental in Hawaii
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