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Cheapflights insights for Kailua-Kona car rentals

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Kailua-Kona?

Book your car hire in Kailua-Kona 87 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 1,004,329/day on average when booked 87 days ahead, which saves you 1,606,826% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Kailua-Kona?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Kailua-Kona is Dollar (rated 6.0/10 with 132 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.9/10 with 51 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Dollar
Dollar
6.0
Hertz
Hertz
6.9
Budget
Budget
6.8
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.4

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Kailua-Kona is May, when you can expect to pay Rp 865,801/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Kailua-Kona is December (Rp 1,402,597/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 1,281,385

February

Rp 1,333,333

March

Rp 1,125,541

April

Rp 969,697

May

Rp 865,801

June

Rp 952,381

July

Rp 1,212,121

August

Rp 1,073,593

September

Rp 865,801

October

Rp 935,065

November

Rp 969,697

December

Rp 1,402,597

What car do most people hire in Kailua-Kona?

Intermediate cars (Kia Optima or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Kailua-Kona. Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Open-air all-terrain cars (Jeep Wrangler or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Kailua-Kona?

Dollar has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Kailua-Kona at 3.

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Top rental agencies in Kailua-Kona

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Kailua-Kona known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Kailua-Kona. Reviews were last updated on 8 May 2026.

Dollar

6.0
Okay
132 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.9

Hertz

6.9
Okay
51 reviews•3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.7

Budget

6.8
Okay
67 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.7

Thrifty

6.4
Okay
42 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.3

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
24 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.4

National

8.7
Very Good
23 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.1

Sixt

8.4
Very Good
6 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
24 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Kailua-Kona, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 May 2026.

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

    From Thrifty you can hire a car in Kailua-Kona from about Rp 6,716,364 per week on average.

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

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

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