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Cheap car rentals in Hawaii

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Toyota Yaris car
Toyota Yaris
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
$28/day
Nissan Versa car
Nissan Versa
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
$26/day
Nissan Sentra car
Nissan Sentra
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
$29/day
Volkswagen Passat car
Volkswagen Passat
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
$32/day
Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Large
5
2
4-5
$32/day
Jeep Wrangler car
Jeep Wrangler
or similar SUV
2
2
4-5
$76/day
Dodge Grand Caravan car
Dodge Grand Caravan
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
$49/day
Lexus NX car
Lexus NX
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$47/day
Mini Clubman car
Mini Clubman
or similar Small
2
2
2-3
$46/day
Nissan Maxima car
Nissan Maxima
or similar Large
5
5
2/4
$48/day
Nissan Quest car
Nissan Quest
or similar Van
5
2
4-5
$146/day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class car
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
$63/day
Class Convertible car
Class Convertible
or similar Convertible
5
3
2/4
$58/day
Toyota Tacoma car
Toyota Tacoma
or similar Pickup truck
5
3
2/4
$55/day
Honda Pilot car
Honda Pilot
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$60/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
$25/day
Nissan Kicks car
Nissan Kicks
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$33/day
Ford Escape car
Ford Escape
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$33/day
Chevrolet Equinox car
Chevrolet Equinox
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$36/day
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited car
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
or similar SUV
5
2
2/4
$48/day
Mercedes-Benz GLC car
Mercedes-Benz GLC
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$63/day
Ford Mustang car
Ford Mustang
or similar Luxury
5
5
2-3
$78/day
Class Special Sedan car
Class Special Sedan
or similar Medium
5
5
2/4
$81/day
Class Special SUV car
Class Special SUV
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$148/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.
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Most popular agency

Dollar

Most popular car type

Standard

Average price

$55/day

Good deal

$42/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Hawaii car rentals

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 7 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 ($18.95/day), Ace ($21.25/day) and Thrifty ($22.63/day).

What is the most popular rental car in Hawaii?

SUV rentals (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in Hawaii. SUV rentals in Hawaii cost $62/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $37/day.

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

The cheapest month to rent a car in Hawaii is November at an average cost of $53/day. July is the most expensive month to rent a car in Hawaii when prices are $87/day on average, which tends to be 33% above the yearly average rental price for Hawaii.

What rental car company in Hawaii has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 29 locations in Hawaii, more than any other rental company.

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 $42 or less
  • Intermediate rental cars in Hawaii are around 35% cheaper than other car types, on average

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 $55 per day.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Hawaii?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • Where should I rent a car in Hawaii?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in Hawaii are Honolulu (35% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in Hawaii), Kahului (26%) and Kailua-Kona (18%).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Hawaii?

    On average a rental car in Hawaii costs $384 per week ($55 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 $1,645 per month ($55 per day).

Car rental directory

  • enterprise

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car car rental locations in Hawaii

    47 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car rental locations in Hawaii

    28 Locations

  • dollar

    Dollar car rental locations in Hawaii

    21 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car rental locations in Hawaii

    16 Locations

  • thrifty

    Thrifty car rental locations in Hawaii

    15 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car rental locations in Hawaii

    14 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car rental locations in Hawaii

    13 Locations

  • alamo

    Alamo car rental locations in Hawaii

    12 Locations

  • national

    National car rental locations in Hawaii

    9 Locations

  • sixtrentacar

    Sixt car rental locations in Hawaii

    9 Locations

  • easirent

    Easirent car rental locations in Hawaii

    8 Locations

  • vipcarsrec

    VIPCars Recommendation car rental locations in Hawaii

    7 Locations

Car rental locations in Hawaii

Everything you need to know for your car rental in Hawaii

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