Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Hawaii, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in Hawaii?
You should book your rental car in Hawaii around 45 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 (21.82 ﷼/day), Dollar (23.48 ﷼/day) and Rent-A-Wreck (43.14 ﷼/day).
What is the most popular rental car in Hawaii?
Rentals in the SUV category (BMW X5 or similar) are the most popular option in Hawaii, costing 275 ﷼/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as 202 ﷼/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 197 ﷼/day. December is the most expensive month to rent a car in Hawaii when prices are 311 ﷼/day on average, which tends to be 385% above the yearly average rental price for Hawaii.
Which car hire company in Hawaii has the most locations?
Avis operates 8 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
112 ﷼ - 209 ﷼
All Car Types
217 ﷼ - 368 ﷼
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Small car rentals in Hawaii typically cost around 150 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average 112 ﷼ per day which is about 26% 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 251 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average 163 ﷼ per day which is about 36% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 8% cheaper than the average rental in Hawaii, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car rentals in Hawaii typically cost around 210 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average 158 ﷼ per day which is about 25% 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 255 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average 194 ﷼ per day which is about 24% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 6% 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 477 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average 325 ﷼ per day which is about 32% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 44% 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 287 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is October, when prices average 236 ﷼ per day which is about 18% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are typically 6% more expensive than the average rental in Hawaii, ideal for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car rentals in Hawaii typically cost around 283 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average 227 ﷼ per day which is about 20% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 5% more expensive than the average rental in Hawaii, but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible rentals in Hawaii typically cost around 300 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is October, when prices average 240 ﷼ per day which is about 20% 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 car type
Medium
Top tips for renting a car in Hawaii
Before you get on the road in Hawaii, you will need to make sure you have a valid driver's licence, written in English, in order to pick up your hire car. If your driver's licence is not in English, then you will need an International Driver's Permit. You will also need a valid credit card. The name on your licence, credit card and booking will need to match.
If you're going to be visiting different Hawaiian islands, bear in mind that there are no bridges or tunnels between them. There also aren't any car ferries available. You can use inter-island shipping services, but these take time and often aren't practical for visitors. For this reason, you may prefer to hire multiple cars if you are going to be spending time on different islands.
Petrol can be very expensive in Hawaii, so you will save money if you keep an eye out for cheaper prices and refill your tank before you have to. There is usually a Costco on the major islands, and this is often a good place to find cheaper prices. Filling up regularly will also help make sure you don't run out of petrol when you're heading to more remote areas.
Medium rental cars in Hawaii are around 52% cheaper than other car types, on average
Hiring a car is strongly recommended for travellers visiting any of Hawaii's beautiful islands. Many of the islands' popular attractions are only accessible by car, and it is often much cheaper to use your own car hire than to travel by taxi. Plus, if you want to travel to Hawaii's more remote regions, you may find yourself out of service and unable to call for a taxi. Your own car also gives you complete flexibility over where you go and when. Driving in Hawaii is very easy, with well-signposted roads that can take you all over the islands.
What is driving like in Hawaii?
Once you're on the road, remember that cars drive on the right-hand side and speed signs are in miles, not kilometres. Hawaii has lower speed limits than the mainland United States, so prepare to take it slow and enjoy the ride. You usually won't be travelling long distances, so taking a little longer to reach your destination won't have a big impact on your plans. You'll find the busier roads on the island of Oahu, particularly the Kamehameha Highway, which provides access to many of the island's favoured attractions. While most of the roads you drive on will be in good condition, you will need to keep an eye out for potholes. One crucial piece of road etiquette to remember is that in Hawaii, drivers very rarely use their horns, and doing so when it's not absolutely necessary will be considered very rude.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, the minimum age for car hire differs between companies. Most require you to be at least 21 years old, some require you to be at least 20 years old, and a few will let travellers as young as 18 hire a car. For travellers under 25, there is usually an extra surcharge. If a driver under 25 is only an additional driver, this charge may be waived. There are also often vehicle restrictions for travellers under 25; this may cover premium cars, minivans and SUVs.
Car rental directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car car rental locations in Hawaii
22 Locations
Dollar car rental locations in Hawaii
20 Locations
Hertz car rental locations in Hawaii
18 Locations
Thrifty car rental locations in Hawaii
18 Locations
Sunnycars car rental locations in Hawaii
11 Locations
Avis car rental locations in Hawaii
10 Locations
Budget car rental locations in Hawaii
9 Locations
Alamo car rental locations in Hawaii
8 Locations
National car rental locations in Hawaii
6 Locations
Sixt car rental locations in Hawaii
6 Locations
Easirent car rental locations in Hawaii
5 Locations
Movly car rental locations in Hawaii
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Car rental locations in Hawaii
Everything you need to know for your car rental in Hawaii
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