Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Kailua-Kona?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.9 rating), National (8.7 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Kailua-Kona.

What are petrol prices like in Kailua-Kona?

The average price of petrol in Kailua-Kona is HK$8.13/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between HK$366 and HK$528 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Kailua-Kona for a week from Thrifty?

Hiring a car in Kailua-Kona for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around HK$1,663/week on average.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Kailua-Kona for the best price?

Booking early can save you upwards of 21% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Kailua-Kona.

Can I rent a car for a month in Kailua-Kona?

Yes, renting a vehicle in Kailua-Kona for a month is certainly possible.

What car do most people hire in Kailua-Kona?

The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Standard (Ford Edge) in Kailua-Kona, making it the most popular option.

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Kailua-Kona?

January

HK$453

February

HK$499

March

HK$492

April

HK$445

May

HK$429

June

HK$507

July

HK$562

August

HK$460

September

HK$406

October

HK$429

November

HK$406

December

HK$546

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Kailua-Kona is September. 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.

Compare available car types for rental in Kailua-Kona

	Medium cars	HK$237 - HK$866
	All Car Types	HK$237 - HK$940

To hire a medium car in Kailua-Kona, the United States, you would pay an average price of HK$357/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Kailua-Kona, the United States (~HK$237/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~HK$866/day). In fact, April is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Kailua-Kona. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kailua-Kona, hiring a medium car saves you 26% 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.

To hire a SUV in Kailua-Kona, the United States, you would pay an average price of HK$398/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Kailua-Kona, the United States (~HK$574/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~HK$940/day). In fact, May is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Kailua-Kona. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kailua-Kona, hiring a SUV saves you 17% 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.

Top rental agencies in Kailua-Kona

Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Kailua-Kona area such as Alamo, Hertz and Budget. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Alamo

8.9

Very Good

120 reviews•1 location

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Hertz

7.5

Good

282 reviews•3 locations

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Budget

7.5

Good

109 reviews•1 location

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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.

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2023

Old car, not clean

8.0

Very Good|Mar 2023

Window and mirrors very dirty and hard to see through. Side mirrors wouldn’t come clean, tried wiping them down. Can’t fit much luggage in trunk if roof down. Had to keep roof up until we could drop off our luggage. Engine and transmission seemed bagged, not much power and sounded like it had an exhaust issue. Automatic gear changing seemed to hang up and stay at high RPMs periodically. Fun to drive, glad to have a convertible, next time hopefully will get a mustang instead.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

Don’t use Budget. It’s not worth the money you save. We landed in Kona Hawaii at 5:00 pm, in plenty of time to enjoy the evening. But we had to wait two hours at the rental office for our car, which killed the entire evening. The car was also an old dinged up clunker with USB ports that didn’t function and very dim headlights. The AC was also anemic. Terrible rental car experience. Next time I’m paying a few more bucks for a better rental car agency.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2019

The van was clean and nice and easy to drive. Picking up and dropping off the van was an easy process. The Budget sales person was kind and helpful.

I didn't like that there weren't enough vehicles to rent in Hawaii.

1 out of 37

Thrifty

6.8

Okay

128 reviews•2 locations

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Dollar

6.4

Okay

237 reviews•3 locations

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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

8.0

Very Good|Jun 2023

Actually really great. Easy to get the shuttle

4.0

Mediocre|Feb 2023

Check in took forever, mostly because they insisted on using a broken chip reader for the credit card that they already had on file. There were a crazy number of additional charges that weren't included in the initial reservation fee. I had called twice to confirm and was told final charges could only be confirmed at check-in. I didn't want to be auto-upgraded to a bigger car that I was less comfortable driving.

1 out of 79

National

8.7

Very Good

31 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2021

The gas tank was not completely full when I picked up the car. I did not realize it until I had already left the rental agency. It was probably a couple of gallons short. The agency was so busy last night, there was no way I was going to raise the issue as we had a flight to catch. When I picked up the vehicle, the agents kindly drove it right up to us. The problem being there was no place to actually adjust the seats etc. before I left. Not a big deal, but I would rather have time to familiarize myself with the car before I was expected to drive away.

6.0

Okay|Dec 2021

The experience was fine once I finally got in the car. There was no clearly designated shuttle to National from the airport, and only half as many shuttles in place as needed: the airport was a mob scene of people attempting to secure a space on a shuttle. Once at the rental kiosk their were long lines (40 minutes). Helpful service person upon reaching the counter. Then…another 30 minute wait with a crowd of 50+ people waiting for cars to be cleaned and delivered for rental. A terrible two hour ordeal to start a vacation.

8.0

Very Good|Dec 2021

Corey was a big help. Good employees and rates

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2021

There was only one "standard" car available when we arrived, a Nissan Altima, which wouldn't have been our choice of vehicles, but it was OK... very low to the ground

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2021

The staff were all so nice! We found a guy's credit card on the floor board under the driver's seat and another wrapper in the Jeep. We didn't mind. But if someone else found his card, they might have tried to use it. We've shredded it.

1.9

Poor|Sep 2021

Shuttle is totally inadequate. After waiting in the sun for 45 minutes for the National shuttle we gave up on renting a car and caught a taxi to our hotel. Don't need that level of aggravation on vacation.

1 out of 11

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6

Very Good

75 reviews•2 locations

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Payless

7.5

Good

78 reviews•1 location

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Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

I travel in business. They were quick to get me the car and fast to drop off. No additional charges. Simple. Thank you!

2.0

Poor|Jan 2022

The first car they tried to give me was such a wreck & filthy I refused it. The second one offered was only slightly better. Not a decent car. And I paid way way too much.

8.0

Very Good|Apr 2018

The car

The guy didn’t tell me about the substantial Fee for refilling the gas Tank (30 %+ markup-charges); he just told me the fuel was cheaper. I feel that was a deception; i would have filled it myself if he hadnt made it sound so good.

1 out of 26

Car rental FAQs

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Kailua-Kona?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.9 rating), National (8.7 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Kailua-Kona.
What are petrol prices like in Kailua-Kona?
The average price of petrol in Kailua-Kona is HK$8.13/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between HK$366 and HK$528 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Kailua-Kona for a week from Thrifty?
Hiring a car in Kailua-Kona for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around HK$1,663/week on average.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Kailua-Kona for the best price?
Booking early can save you upwards of 21% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Kailua-Kona.
Can I rent a car for a month in Kailua-Kona?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Kailua-Kona for a month is certainly possible.
What car do most people hire in Kailua-Kona?
The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Standard (Ford Edge) in Kailua-Kona, making it the most popular option.

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Kailua-Kona?

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Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Kailua-Kona?

What are petrol prices like in Kailua-Kona?

How much does it cost to hire a car in Kailua-Kona for a week from Thrifty?

How far in advance should I hire a car in Kailua-Kona for the best price?

Can I rent a car for a month in Kailua-Kona?

What car do most people hire in Kailua-Kona?

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