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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 R913/day – about 1 514% 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 6.5/10 with 169 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.6/10 with 39 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 September, when you can expect to pay R806/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in The Big Island is December (R1 343/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 092

February

R1 217

March

R985

April

R1 003

May

R877

June

R985

July

R1 146

August

R985

September

R806

October

R877

November

R841

December

R1 343

What car do most people hire in The Big Island?

Intermediate cars (Subaru Outback or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting The Big Island. SUV cars (Subaru Outback or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Hyundai Santa Fe 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 15 July 2025.

Dollar

6,5
Okay
169 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,3

Alamo

8,6
Very Good
39 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,4
Very Good
33 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,1

Value

8,2

Payless

7,9
Good
31 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,8

Hertz

7,6
Good
83 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,5

Budget

7,2
Good
74 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,0

Thrifty

6,8
Okay
51 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,7

National

8,8
Very Good
28 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

9,0

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,7

Value

8,1

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 15 July 2025.
  • 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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