With a population of 43,263, Hilo is a must-see destination in Hawaii, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hilo has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Hilo Bay Cafe (123 Lihiwai Street) and Hula Hulas (93 Banyan Drive) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hilo in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 64.4 °F, with an average temperature of 71.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 15.5″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Hilo, with an average rainfall of 7.4″.
When flying to Hilo, you’ll arrive at Hilo Intl (ITO), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Hilo include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Hilo departs from Honolulu and takes around 53m.
Another option to get to Hilo is to pick up a car rental from Kahului, which is about 120 miles from Hilo. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Ace, among others, in Kahului.
Average rates range from around $225 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $406 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Hilo costs $51 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Payless and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Hilo is the Thrifty branch at 1 General Lyman Field, which is 2 miles from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Hilo Intl.
Expect to pay $3.52 per gallon in Hilo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Hilo is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.