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How far in advance should I hire a car in Hilo?

Book your car hire in Hilo 20 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 886,584/day on average when booked 20 days ahead, which saves you 1,297,403% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Hilo?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Hilo is National (rated 10.0/10 with 3 reviews). Thrifty (rated 9.2/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
10.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
9.2
Payless
Payless
9.0
Alamo
Alamo
9.0

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

At Hilo, the best time to rent a car is at September, with an average daily rate of just Rp 836,400. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,555,704 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Hilo, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just Rp 836,400. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,555,704 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

Rp 1,120,776

February

Rp 1,354,968

March

Rp 1,288,056

April

Rp 1,254,600

May

Rp 953,496

June

Rp 1,003,680

July

Rp 1,371,696

August

Rp 1,037,136

September

Rp 836,400

October

Rp 1,053,864

November

Rp 886,584

December

Rp 1,555,704

What car do most people hire in Hilo?

Intermediate cars (Kia Optima, for example) are the most popular in Hilo. SUV (Chevrolet Tahoe) and Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Hilo.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Hilo?

In Hilo, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and Thrifty have 2 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Hilo

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Hilo known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Hilo. Reviews were last updated on 12 November 2025.

National

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.3

Thrifty

9.2
Wonderful
2 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.8

Payless

9.0
Wonderful
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.8

Alamo

9.0
Wonderful
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

7.7

Hertz

8.6
Very Good
21 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
6 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.3

Budget

7.9
Good
14 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Dollar

7.2
Good
23 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

6.8

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Hilo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 November 2025.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Hilo?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Hilo.

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