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Kailua-Kona car rental information
| Pick-up location | Kailua-Kona |
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| Car types | |
| Rental locations | 20 |
| Airport locations | 14 |
Cheap car rentals in Kailua-Kona
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| Compact |
| Intermediate |
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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Kailua-Kona
- Renting a car certainly adds another dimension to any trip to Hawaii. With a car you can get around the island cheaply and quickly. This is particularly so for visitors to Kailua Kona, as from the town you can go by car to both Rainbow Falls State Park and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. You could also take the chance to drive up the summit of Mauna Kea.
- Is picking up the hire car step one of your trip to Hawaii? Well, if your flight lands at Kona International Airport, you will find all hire car facilities are actually located off-site, and you will need to take a shuttle to them. However, this will not be a big problem, thanks to the continuous shuttle pick up and drop off; no matter when your plane lands, the wait shouldn’t be more than a minute or two.
- If you are looking to drive down Saddle Road on the Big Island, one thing to keep in mind is that, at times, the radio options can become quite limited and even occasionally non-existent. Thus, it is highly advised to bring a few CDs or other means of music just to keep yourself and your passengers as you loop around the island.
- While Kailua-Kona may not have full-on rush hour, the town does occasionally experience varying degrees of traffic and congestion. In particular, Highway 11 and Henry Street can become backed up and bogged down during peak hours from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Kailua-Kona for ₱2,419 or less
- Book your rental car in Kailua-Kona at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate rental cars in Kailua-Kona are around 5% cheaper than other car types, on average
Kailua-Kona car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about renting a car in Kailua-Kona
What type of car is recommended for driving in Kailua-Kona?
For the most part, any size vehicle will be perfectly suitable for Kailua Kona. However, more adventurous tourists may want to consider renting a 4WD vehicle, such as a Jeep, so they can take advantage of the smaller roads in the outlying areas of the island. Parking also won’t be an issue for even the largest of vehicles, so there are no limiting factors on that front.
What’s the speed limit in Kailua-Kona?
In comparison to other states in the U.S., Hawaii has particularly low speed limits, with the highest speed limits on highways (a mere 60 mph). However, aside from the low highway speeds, the speed limits are mostly the same as they are in other parts of the U.S. In general, drivers can expect speed limits of 25 mph to 40 mph on urban roads. It should also be noted that many of the mountainous roads have very low speed limits that can vary widely, so prepare to have to drive slowly.
Where are the best places to park in Kailua-Kona?
Parking is abundantly available in Kailua Kona. There are plenty of parking garages, lots, and spaces for streetside parking in all areas of the town -- including right by the beach. Drivers should have no issue finding parking no matter where they go in town.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Kailua-Kona?
On average a rental car in Kailua-Kona costs ₱3,289 per day.
What is the best rental car company in Kailua-Kona?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Kailua-Kona are Alamo (8.9, 83 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.6, 60 reviews), and Hertz (7.6, 109 reviews).
How much is gas price in Kailua-Kona?
The average gas price in Kailua-Kona is ₱220.51 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₱2,646 and ₱3,528, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Kailua-Kona?
Intermediate (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Kailua-Kona.
Which car rental companies are at Kona Intl airport (KOA)?
The only car rental company onsite at Kona Intl airport is Thrifty.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Kona Intl airport (KOA)?
The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Kona Intl airport to off-airport locations is Thrifty.
How can I find car rentals near me in Kailua-Kona?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Kailua-Kona?
An Intermediate car rental in Kailua-Kona costs ₱4,129 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Kailua-Kona?
A Compact car rental in Kailua-Kona costs ₱3,864 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car rental cost in Kailua-Kona?
A Standard car rental in Kailua-Kona costs ₱3,676 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Kailua-Kona?
On average a rental car in Kailua-Kona costs ₱23,023 per week (₱3,289 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Kailua-Kona?
On average a rental car in Kailua-Kona costs ₱98,671 per month (₱3,289 per day).
Kailua-Kona car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
9.0
Wonderful
269 reviewsCleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
8.7
One location in Kailua-Kona
Locations in Kailua-Kona
73 106 A Ulepe Street
+1 844 914 1550
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4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
Super friendly and helpful.10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
Friendly staff. Great priceCons:
Quality of the car10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
Yes very fast and efficientCons:
The price $$2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
Pros:
the car was easy to driveCons:
Horrible experience at pick-up. Had to wait for over an hour to get a car, sitting on the pavement. Alamo did not have the cars to cover the reservations. Manager gave me, and others, a free tank of gas (by telling us to return the cars without filling up the gas tank) as an apology for the mess at pick-up. That was considerate, but, when i dropped the car off i was given no receipt from Alamo. When i checked my credit card statement, I saw that Alamo had charged me nearly $70 more than the rental agreement. Clearly, that was for filling up the gas tank that I was told to return empty as a courtesy. I sent Alamo an email two days ago about this. NO response so far.4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2021
Cons:
One hour to get the car, and not what I wantedEnterprise Rent-A-Car
8.6
Very good
146 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.3
Value for money
8.2
2 locations in Kailua-Kona
Locations in Kailua-Kona
73 107 Aulepe Street
+1 844 914 1549
Non-airport: 74-5583 Luhia St.
+1 808 331 2509
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1.9 Poor
Jun 2021
8.0 Very good
Jun 2021
Pros:
Staff was friendly, very clear about the pickup and dropoff process, even though I didn't pick up my car from Enterprise (per instructions from the rental agency)Cons:
I wish they'd had the car I'd reserved ready. Originally they tried pushing a crossover on me and even the car I got was not the one I reserved. Given how expensive gas is in Hawaii, I reserved a compact on purpose, and was disappointed to not receive one.10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
Yes they wereCons:
The truck was not as clean as I would have expected. Vehicles are in short supply so I get that maybe some shortcuts were taken.10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
The staff was friendly. Told me to take a photo of some scratches and mention at check out. I did this. No problem. Got an upgraded car that I really liked - Nissan RougeCons:
Had no problems10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
Very roomy for my familyCons:
Car could have used some air freshener, it was musty.8.0 Very good
Dec 2020
Pros:
Helpful staff and a spotless interior of the car. The line moved quickly once we got moving, and the car worked great with great gas mileage.Cons:
It was booked for enterprise which was actually closed and all joined the same office at budget. None of the airport shuttles show that logo, but a few had the noted of enterprise on the doors.Hertz
7.6
Good
453 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
7.4
3 locations in Kailua-Kona
Locations in Kailua-Kona
73-104 Aulepe Street
+1 808 329 3566
75-5660 Palani Road
+1 808 329 2042
78-128 Ehukai Street
+1 808 322 1715
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4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2023
8.0 Very good
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Jan 2022
8.0 Very good
Jan 2022
2.0 Poor
Jan 2022
8.0 Very good
Jan 2022
Budget
7.5
Good
164 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
7.1
One location in Kailua-Kona
Locations in Kailua-Kona
73-361 Kupipi Street
+1 808 329 8511
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
8.0 Very good
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2023
Payless
7.5
Good
118 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.4
One location in Kailua-Kona
Locations in Kailua-Kona
73-361 Kupipi Street
+1 808 326 9805
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8.0 Very good
Mar 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2023
8.0 Very good
May 2021
Cons:
The cost of the rental reported by Payless was less than what we paid Priceline.2.0 Poor
May 2021
Cons:
30 minute wait to get our car. Car was dirty and in terrible shape10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
Pros:
The staff was so nice and friendly. I had to wait about 5 minutes before I spoke to an agent which was fine. Then we had about a 8 minute wait till the car arrived. It was clean and good for us.Cons:
I’m not sure I agree with the “film the car as insurance that you got it in this condition”. In Maui I had a real person with a different company and I like that more.8.0 Very good
Apr 2021
Pros:
Clean, good-working car. Drop off was easy and quick.Cons:
Picking up the car took over an hour. The staff was friendly but did not seem very concerned about getting people taken care of in a timely manner.Thrifty
6.8
Okay
229 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.6
2 locations in Kailua-Kona
Locations in Kailua-Kona
73-200 Kupipi Street
+1 877 283 0898
75-5660 Palani Road
+1 808 334 1944
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
6.0 Okay
Oct 2023
6.0 Okay
May 2021
Pros:
They were friendly as they could be. I tried to keep clean but Hawaii has alot of sand!!Cons:
I had to wait for almost 2 hours to get the vehichle, it was not a 4x4, they did offer to change but after waiting I wasn't in the mood. Gas was only 1/4 tank full had to fill up the next morning and last to days change oil light came on.4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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Got a Nissan Rogue at a compact car rate, which was OK, but a second driver wasn't included without an additional $13 per day charge, and car was expensive to begin with. Had to go off-airport, or rate would have been even higher. Not convenient.10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
The staff were very helpful and friendly. I had to modify the contract in the middle, and they gave me the same rate and was very flexible.Cons:
The car interior could have been cleaner.Dollar
6.4
Okay
352 reviewsCleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.3
3 locations in Kailua-Kona
Locations in Kailua-Kona
73-200 Kupipi Street
+1 866 434 2226
75-5660 Palani Road
+1 866 434 2226
78-128 Ehukai Street
+1 866 434 2226
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8.0 Very good
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
6.0 Okay
Sep 2023
National
8.7
Very good
54 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.8
Value for money
8.1
One location in Kailua-Kona
Locations in Kailua-Kona
73 109 Aulepe Street
+1 888 826 6890
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
They just rented me a car without giving me the whole rental car thing10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
Staff was friendly and helpful. We were having to wait a long time while they cleaned a recent return that was supposed to be ours so they just gave us a larger SUV that was already cleaned and ready to go at no additional cost.8.0 Very good
May 2021
Pros:
5 of the 6 previous categories should be excellent instead of good. the excellent button didn't work as a choiceCons:
the only drawback was the inside windshield was pretty bad. Not washed very well.4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
Pros:
Nice vehicleCons:
Check in process and price8.0 Very good
May 2021
Pros:
Very easy pick up and return.Cons:
The key fob to our Jeep ran out of batteries on the 2nd day. As a result, had to get the car towed and exchange the car. While that process was fairly smooth, it effectively blew the entire morning. At the counter, the agent told me that the Jeep's key batteries commonly run out after 4 months. He also told us the trick on how to get the Jeep started again. Had we known, it would have saved the hassle of the tow.6.0 Okay
Apr 2021
Cons:
Rental car prices are through the roof right now. Takes a big bite out of your fun budgetAvis
6.7
Okay
37 reviewsCleanliness
6.9
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.7
One location in Kailua-Kona
Locations in Kailua-Kona
73-361 Kupipi Street Suite One
+1 808 327 3000
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Sep 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2019
Pros:
Fast car checkout and genuinely friendly staff10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2019
Pros:
Easy to pick up and returnCons:
All was good4.8 Mediocre
Oct 2018
Pros:
Easy and efficient drop offCons:
I paid for insurance when booking through KAYAK and was then told there was no insurance on the car. This was an unpleasant surprise after a flight. Travelling with a baby (after a flight) I didn’t have the luxury of time to go through emails and booking details to find out where the confusion (or dishonesty) was. Turned out I bought separate insurance not linked to Avis and the car through KAYAK. So I ended up paying twice and the overall deal was a lot more expensive than it should have been. The Avis attendant also wouldn’t stop chatting unnecessarily so I couldn’t concentrate on the business of getting the car asap and my family to our accommodation. The car was OK but not clean enough but I guess acceptable for a rental.Sixt
8.1
Very good
No reviews available
One location in Kailua-Kona
Locations in Kailua-Kona
75-5622 Kaiakoli Street
+1 888 749 8227
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Easirent
4.6
Mediocre
No reviews available
One location in Kailua-Kona
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Sunnycars
No score available yet
2 locations in Kailua-Kona
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One location in Kailua-Kona
Locations in Kailua-Kona
73-193 A'ulepe Street, Keahole-Kona Airport, Kailua Kona, , USA Hawaii
+1 914 368 0091
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Good to know
Most popular agency | Thrifty |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | ₱3,289/day |
Good deal | ₱2,419/day |