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Top tips for renting a car at Hilo Intl airport
- Whether you’re visiting for leisure or business, getting a car rental at Hilo Intl Airport (ITO) will let you explore the Hawaiian town at your own pace. Car rentals offer a fast and comfortable option to get to downtown Hilo. The airport has plenty of public transportation options that may take longer to get you to your destination. You may also wait for some time before boarding SpeediShuttle, which is the most popular transport option from the airport. Car rentals are more affordable compared to the collective costs of using taxis to downtown Hilo.
- Getting a car rental at Hilo Intl Airport isn’t that complicated. As a renter, just present your confirmation number and the entire email when picking up your car. Most car rental companies list all the instructions for picking up your vehicle in the confirmation email. You should book early and make sure you carry all the necessary documents during pick-up. Different car rental companies at Hilo Intl Aiport have counters on-site. The car rental desks are close to the arrivals section of the Terminal. The cars are in the parking garage close to the desks, so everything is within walking distance. No shuttle is required at any point.
- Once your rental period has lapsed, you will have an easy time returning your car rental at Hilo Intl Airport. Head to the parking garage and look for the exact spot of your car rental company where you picked the car. Collect your items from the vehicle and check in at the rental desk, where you will be required to hand over the keys and fill out a check-in form. Some companies allow you to return rental cars during or after business hours.
- Picking up or returning your rented vehicle at Hilo Intl Airport can be difficult during certain times of the year. Although small, the airport is usually busy during peak travel periods like Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, and New Year. You will also face high traffic on weekends and when popular festivals and events happen in Hilo, as this airport offers daily flights from major cities across North America. You’re likely to find queues at the car rental counters with waiting periods of up to 30 minutes during peak travel periods.
- Book your rental car at Hilo Intl airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Hilo Intl airport
What type of documentation is required to rent a car at Hilo International Airport?
To rent a car at Hilo Intl Airport, you must present a valid driver’s license from your country of origin with a photo. An International Driver’s Permit may be required if your driver’s license is in a language other than English. Some rental companies will require you to present a credit card with your name or a debit card that passes a credit check where needed.
What kind of amenities are offered at Hilo Intl Airport?
Being a smaller airport, ITO doesn’t have a broad selection of dining and shopping options like in larger airports. You will find a gift shop, a newsstand, one ATM, and two restaurants close to the car rental desks. Pet parents and passengers traveling with infants can access amenities like animal relief stations and nursing rooms. Visitor information desks are in the arrivals and departures sections.
How can I pay for my car rental at Hilo Intl Airport?
You can use a credit card offered by a major financial institution for your Hilo Intl Airport car rental. This is an ideal payment option as it acts as it guarantees rental companies the security they need to rent you a vehicle. Cash and debit cards may also be accepted, but you will have limited options on the car types you can rent.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Hilo Intl airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Hilo Intl airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National, Payless, and Thrifty.
Hilo Intl Airport car rental reviews and directory All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Dollar
7.5
Good
Read 25 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
7.0
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8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Vaclav, Oct 2023
Compact
1.9 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Stephanie, Apr 2021
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Let switch drop off after airline messed us up.Cons:
There was definitely a speed sensor that would ding when you went 56 mph. That was super annoying 😒6.8 Okay
Valerie, Nov 2020
Pros:
The counter person was pretty nice and friendly. The check in and check out was really quick. We love the vehicle because it accommodated our whole family and the purpose for the rental and it was a really smooth and comfortable ride.Cons:
The rental company should have cleaned the vehicle before renting it out. It was really dirty, inside and out, and my daughter found a used, dirty mask, that could have exposed us to Covid!!! There was dirt in the center council and in the storage compartments on the doors, and the vehicle looked like it hadn’t been vacuumed. Also, there were smudges/hand and fingerprints on the windows and center council. We really would expect a higher level of cleanliness during a time like this!!!10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2020
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very good staffNational
10.0
Wonderful
Read 3 reviewsCleanliness
9.6
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.3
Value for money
9.3
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10.0 Wonderful
Rosie, Mar 2021
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Very friendly, easy going and nice. Getting the car and returning it was easy and niceCons:
Nothing, wish there were deals on pricing10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2021
Alamo
9.2
Wonderful
Read 13 reviewsCleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.3
Value for money
8.1
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10.0 Wonderful
Jim, May 2021
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They had a car for 1.5 daysCons:
If they had cars available for most or all of my trip8.0 Very good
Anonymous, May 2021
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The staff at pick up was not Aloha friendly, but the staff at drop off was super nice and help to fill out turn in papers10.0 Wonderful
Laura, Mar 2021
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Great prices, friendly staff. Very fast and efficient check in and out.Cons:
Nothing, this was the best car rental experience I have every had.10.0 Wonderful
Mark, Feb 2020
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The pick up and drop off at the airport in Hilo was the easiest interaction with a rental car company I've ever had.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2020
Pros:
friendly staff, good selection of cars10.0 Wonderful
Christopher, Jan 2023
Intermediate
Payless
9.0
Wonderful
Read 6 reviewsCleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.3
Value for money
8.9
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2023
Compact
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, May 2021
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The staff was very friendly. They had a cancellation on a mini-SUV and gave us a free upgrade.Cons:
The vehicle could have been a little cleaner.8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Jul 2023
Intermediate
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jun 2023
Standard SUV
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, May 2023
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2022
Hertz
8.7
Very good
Read 17 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.7
Value for money
8.4
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2021
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Staff was very accommodating, rental was top notch!Cons:
The website is not very user friendly2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2021
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hertz car rental rep. is very nice. We cancel the booking due to we were not allow to enter HI, we arrived at Honolulu at 05:00am on Monday with hawaiin airline en rout to Hiloi, but we were not allow to unless we agree to be quarantine for 10 day,yet our time to stay in HI only 7 day, so we decided to fly back to Las Vegas the same day, we called hertz car rental and we inform that we need to call expedia.com to get the refund, the 800# weren't answer for 2 day, finally got live person answer and we were to direct to call another #, the number he gave us wes the wrong #. 3 days pass finally talked to the rep. and he said to to confirm with hertz, and they will call back, in short they told us not to expect a refund at all.Cons:
We will not recommend to book anything thru racrental.com, getting a red tape all around, book direct to hertz car rental or any other well known car rental such as avis or enterprise.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2021
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YesCons:
They were very fast and efficient.8.0 Very good
Valerie, Nov 2020
Pros:
The vehicle was ver clean and comfortable.Cons:
The counter person was impersonal and unfriendly.10.0 Wonderful
Raylene, Jun 2023
Standard SUV
Thrifty
8.6
Very good
Read 5 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.7
Value for money
8.2
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8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Sep 2020
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Employees were so incredibly friendly, vehicle was clean.Cons:
Breakdown of charges on receipt. I wasn’t aware there would be an extra $200 hold and it scared me.5.2 Fair
Anonymous, Feb 2020
Pros:
Yes, and yes.Cons:
The price of the rental could have been way better. The shock came with the added fees at the end of the rental...$91! It was already over $50 per day, and then I added a $10 per day upgrade to get a better car than a Spark. So that last chunk of money just added insult to injury.6.4 Okay
Greg, Nov 2019
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Very friendly staff. Good price. Car mechanically ok.Cons:
Car had a lot of scratches and dings. Interior reeked of smoke8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Jun 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2021
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2350 Kekuanaoa St
+1 844 913 0733
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2020
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VeryCons:
Nothing8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Sep 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Gervasio, Jun 2021
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They're quick and fast and friendlyCons:
Everything is perfect, Although i got the car with few damages to it,But the girl still inspected for me and i got nothing to worry about..They take good care of their customersOne location in Hilo Intl Airport
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1 General Lyman Field
+1 808 935 6878
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Kevin, Jan 2024
Supplier choice
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2023
Convertible
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2021
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Staff was super helpful and, as always, full of the aloha spirit!!🤙Cons:
Nothing. All was excellent!10.0 Wonderful
Mike, May 2021
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Drop off was super easy; the staff was super helpful and very sweet as she upgraded us to a bigger vehicle during our stay. Couldn’t have asked for a more pleasant interaction.Cons:
This is not on the staff but ensuring there is a new battery in the key fob is important... there were a couple of times where I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to lock/unlock the vehicle at some of our destinations. Spent $5 to replace the battery and it worked just fine afterwards.10.0 Wonderful
Denise, Jul 2020
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She was niceCons:
although she was nice, she should have pointed out the rates, bcoz the counter girl surely made sure i noticed it now that im away from the counter.One location in Hilo Intl Airport
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1 General Lyman Field
+1 808 935 1298
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4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Mar 2021
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They were quick to replace the offered car, they were polite and efficient when dropping car.Cons:
Not offered us a car which was undriveable due to a damaged front fender which was rubbing front wheel. The cars, inc replacement were filthy.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2023
Supplier choice
4.0 Mediocre
Gao, Feb 2023
Economy
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709 Kanoelehua Avenue
+1 808 480 3802
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131 Kekuanaoa St, 131 Kekuanaoa Pl., Hilo, , USA Hawaii
+1 914 368 0091
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