The Big Island

Cheap Car Hire in The Big Island

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Cheapflights insights for The Big Island car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in The Big Island, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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 R960/day – about 1 443% less than the yearly average.

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 Dollar (rated 6.2/10 with 141 reviews). Hertz (rated 7.0/10 with 56 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 May, when you can expect to pay R808/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in The Big Island is December (R1 364/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 246

February

R1 297

March

R1 044

April

R943

May

R808

June

R909

July

R1 162

August

R1 044

September

R859

October

R926

November

R960

December

R1 364

What car do most people hire in The Big Island?

Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting The Big Island. Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar).

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 14 March 2026.

Dollar

6,2
Okay
141 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,0

Hertz

7,0
Good
56 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,8

Budget

6,7
Okay
61 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,4

Thrifty

6,5
Okay
45 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

6,3

National

8,6
Very Good
25 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,0

Alamo

8,5
Very Good
26 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,1

Sixt

8,4
Very Good
6 reviews1 location
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 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

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 14 March 2026.
  • 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 615 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.

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