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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 89 days before pickup. The average price then is just R955/day – about 1 418% 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 hire company in The Big Island is Hertz (rated 7.3/10 with 55 reviews). Budget (rated 6.9/10 with 74 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
7.3
Budget
Budget
6.9
National
National
9.6
Alamo
Alamo
8.8

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in The Big Island is September, when you can expect to pay R790/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in The Big Island is December (R1 383/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

R1 234

February

R1 284

March

R1 070

April

R905

May

R872

June

R1 037

July

R1 152

August

R839

September

R790

October

R922

November

R922

December

R1 383

What car do most people hire in The Big Island?

SUV cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting The Big Island. Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Ford Fiesta or similar).

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Top rental agencies in The Big Island

Hertz

7,3
Good
55 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
74 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

National

9,6
Wonderful
10 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

9,6

Overall

9,6

Pick-up/drop-off

9,4

Value

8,3

Alamo

8,8
Very Good
20 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

9,0

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,7

Value

8,5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,3
Very Good
18 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

8,4

Sixt

8,0
Very Good
7 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,3

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,1

Payless

7,8
Good
22 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

8,0

Thrifty

6,5
Okay
28 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

6,4

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in The Big Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 327/day when booking a car hire in The Big Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for R788/day from Budget, booked on Oct. 10.

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

    Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in The Big Island, offering car hire for around R10 163 per week on average.

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

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

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in The Big Island for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire in The Big Island for a month is R43 555. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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