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Cheapflights insights for The Big Island car hires

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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 87 days before pickup. The average price then is just R950/day – about 1 377% 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 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
6.7
National
National
9.1

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 R835/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in The Big Island is December (R1 359/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 212

February

R1 261

March

R1 064

April

R917

May

R868

June

R1 032

July

R1 244

August

R1 032

September

R835

October

R884

November

R917

December

R1 359

What car do most people hire in The Big Island?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Blazer or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting The Big Island. Intermediate cars (Jeep Wrangler or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar).

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Top rental agencies in The Big Island

Explore the leading car hire agencies in The Big Island known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in The Big Island. Reviews were last updated on 17 July 2026.

Hertz

7,3
Good
61 reviews•5 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

7,5

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,9

Thrifty

6,7
Okay
35 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

6,6

National

9,1
Wonderful
17 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

9,3

Overall

9,1

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

8,5

Alamo

8,6
Very Good
24 reviews•2 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•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8,6

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 hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in The Big Island, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 July 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 120/day when booking a car hire in The Big Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for R697/day from Dollar, booked on Jul. 11.

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

    Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies in The Big Island, offering car hire for around R8 376 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 R35 897. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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