Car Rentals at Hilo Airport

Has many direct flights to the Islands, and you may be able to get a great deal on an inter-island flight into Hilo.

You may have to choose a direct flight to another island, or to another city in order to get a connecting flight into Hilo.

You are best to choose a flight to a different Island, then connect to Hilo via an inter-Island flight. Or choose to fly into a city in the US that has a direct connection to Hilo.

Ottawa has few choices for flights, so you are best to choose a flight to a city that has a connection to Hilo.

You can choose various flights from Calgary to any Island, and then connect via an inter-island flight when going to Hilo.

Canadians will need to bring their current Canadian Driver’s Licence from their Province, along with their passport when renting a car. All charges will be in USD, so be prepared to see these charges being translated into Canadian Dollars on your credit or debit card.

Make sure you check with your Canadian car insurance provider before you travel to find out how much insurance coverage you already have for car rentals. You also may have some coverage on your credit card. This is important information so you can make an educated decision at the counter about what you may need to purchase, and you are not buying products you do not need.

Always check the details on the screen when you are signing the screen for your rental car in Hilo, and make sure there are no unexpected charges. Once you sign, you are responsible for any charges you sign for.

As a renter, bring your confirmation # and possibly the entire email with you during your pick-up time - all instructions for picking up your vehicle are included. Your driver’s licence is always a necessity. An International Driver’s Permit may be needed as an additional document if your driver’s licence is not in English. A credit card matching the name of the main driver, or a debit card may be accepted if it has a Visa or MasterCard Logo, and passes a credit check where required. You will need to bring the additional drivers, their driver’s licence and credit card to the car rental counter as well.

Jeep Wranglers are usually all 4WD. Some car companies do have the odd 4WD vehicle on their lots and some AWD vehicles as well, although there is no guarantee you will get a 4WD car type unless you book a wrangler.

Yes, if you are a price watcher you're more likely to get a cheap car rental. It is always best to book way ahead of time - as soon as you have confirmed your travel dates and times. That way you have a confirmed rental of the exact type of vehicle you desire, such as an economy car, minivan or an SUV. You can recheck our website for lower prices offered by the car rental companies in Hawaii up until the time you depart. If you find a lower rate, book it and cancel the rental you already have.