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How far in advance should I hire a car in The Big Island?

For the best savings on car hire in The Big Island, make your reservation 53 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 538,600/day – about 803,779% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in The Big Island?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in The Big Island is Hertz (rated 7.3/10 with 61 reviews). Budget (rated 6.9/10 with 80 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
7.3
Budget
Budget
6.9
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.6
National
National
9.1

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in The Big Island?

The cheapest month to hire a car in The Big Island is November, when you can expect to pay Rp 843,806/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in The Big Island is December (Rp 1,490,126/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

Rp 1,220,826

February

Rp 1,220,826

March

Rp 1,220,826

April

Rp 1,310,592

May

Rp 933,573

June

Rp 1,400,359

July

Rp 1,328,546

August

Rp 1,166,966

September

Rp 1,131,059

October

Rp 1,166,966

November

Rp 843,806

December

Rp 1,490,126

What car do most people hire in The Big Island?

The most popular types of cars to hire in The Big Island are the following: SUV cars (Chevrolet Blazer or similar), Intermediate cars (Jeep Wrangler or similar), and Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar).

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Top rental agencies in The Big Island

Explore the leading car rental agencies in The Big Island known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in The Big Island. Reviews were last updated on 24 July 2026.

Hertz

7.3
Good
61 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.1

Budget

6.9
Okay
80 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.9

Thrifty

6.6
Okay
33 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.4

National

9.1
Wonderful
17 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.3

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
25 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
24 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.3

Sixt

8.4
Very Good
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Payless

7.8
Good
23 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.9

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in The Big Island, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 July 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in The Big Island for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in The Big Island. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about Rp 5,864,542 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in The Big Island?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from The Big Island it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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