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  • 9.2 top rated · Alamo

A rental car here costs $117 a day on average, about $822 for a week. The most popular car class is SUV, at about $122 a day. Economy is the cheapest for a small car, about $39 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Nov 2026.

  • Free shuttle bus: 5 · In the terminal: 2
  • Free cancellation: 9 of 12
  • Debit card accepted: 5 of 12
  • Alamo
  • National
  • Sixt
  • Enterprise
  • Hertz
  • Avis
  • +6

Where to pick up in Honolulu

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye Airport · 7 km Airport 12 $37 15 min
Waikiki Ilikai, Hawaii · 3 km City office 4 $59 17 min
Hilton Hawaiian Village · 4 km City office 4 $60 17 min
Honolulu Waikiki Beach Marriott · 5 km City office 3 $46 17 min
Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel · 5 km City office 2 $67 19 min
Honolulu Downtown · 1 km City office 1 $86 1 min

Car rental prices in Honolulu by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Economy Mitsubishi Mirage, Chevrolet Spark, Hyundai Venue 11 $61 $80
Compact Nissan Versa, Kia Soul, Kia Niro Electric 12 $60 $84
Intermediate Toyota Corolla, Toyota Prius Hybrid, Hyundai Elantra 12 $60 $94
Standard Volkswagen Jetta, Dodge Challenger, Ford Fusion 11 $52 $81
Full size Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry, Infiniti Q50 9 $59 $77
Small SUV Buick Encore, Jeep Renegade, Jeep Wrangler Sport 7 $59 $87
Medium SUV Jeep Wrangler, Toyota Rav4, Hyundai Santa Fe 11 $76 $96
Large SUV Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition 10 $97 $136
SUV Ford Flex 2 $94
Minivan Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, Nissan Quest 12 $67 $102
12-passenger van Ford E350, Ford Transit Passengervan 4 $103 $160
15-passenger van Chevrolet Express, Ford Transit 4 $93
Luxury Chrysler 300, Cadillac CTS, Audi A4 7 $72 $135
Premium Chevrolet Impala, Nissan Maxima, Cadillac XT6 9 $68 $117
Special Ford Flex 1 $321
Convertible Ford Mustang Convertible, Mazda Miata Convertible, BMW 4 Series Convertible 10 $100 $127
Small or medium truck Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma 5 $77
Large truck Dodge Ram, Chevrolet Silverado 3 $76

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Nov 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Nissan Versa rental car in Honolulu Dollar

Nissan Versa

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $60/day
Ford Focus rental car in Honolulu Thrifty

Ford Focus

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $60/day
Ford Fiesta rental car in Honolulu Dollar

Ford Fiesta

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $61/day
Chevrolet Spark rental car in Honolulu Thrifty

Chevrolet Spark

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $61/day
Mitsubishi Mirage rental car in Honolulu Alamo

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $62/day
Toyota Yaris rental car in Honolulu Ace

Toyota Yaris

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $62/day
Kia Niro Electric rental car in Honolulu Budget

Kia Niro Electric

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $71/day
Hyundai Venue rental car in Honolulu Budget

Hyundai Venue

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $72/day

Car rental companies in Honolulu

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Nov 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Alamo

Daily 05:00–23:00 23 min wait Credit card only
9.2
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $107/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.9 Cleanliness 9.2 Service at the rental desk 9.2 Pick-up process 9.2 Drop-off process 9.5

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee
  • Taxes
  • Breakdown assistance

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Alamo at Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel
229 Paoakalani Ave, Honolulu, 96815 3764, HI
8084899050

National

In the terminal Daily 05:00–23:00 23 min wait Credit and debit cards
8.8
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $95/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.6 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 9.0 Pick-up process 8.8 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Airport fee
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Additional driver

Office

National at Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye Airport
300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu, 96819, HI
8449130738

Sixt

Free shuttle bus Daily 06:00–23:30 20 min wait Credit and debit cards
8.6
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $77/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 9.5

Included in the price

  • Taxes

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · GPS

Office

Sixt at Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye Airport
300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu, 96819-1890, HI
+18887498227

Enterprise

Daily 05:00–23:00 22 min wait Credit card only
8.3
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $82/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.9 Cleanliness 8.3 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.2 Drop-off process 8.8

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Office

Enterprise in Waikiki Ilikai, Hawaii
1778 Ala Moana Blvd, Ul-04A, Honolulu, 96815 1674, HI
8089792600

Hertz

In the terminal Daily 05:30–23:59 6 min wait Credit and debit cards
7.8
Very good 2000+ reviews
from $93/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.5 Cleanliness 8.0 Service at the rental desk 7.8 Pick-up process 6.6 Drop-off process 9.3

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Ski rack

Office

Hertz at Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye Airport
300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu, Hi, 96819-1890, HI
8088377100

Avis

Free shuttle bus Daily 00:00–01:00, 05:00–23:59 1 min wait Credit card only
7.3
Very good 5000+ reviews
from $86/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.1 Cleanliness 6.6 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 7.6 Drop-off process 7.8

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Avis in Honolulu Downtown
300 Rodgers Boulevard Honolulu International Airport, Honolulu, 96819, HI
808-210-0000

Dollar

Daily 05:30–23:59 16 min wait Credit and debit cards
6.7
Good 5000+ reviews
from $59/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.2 Cleanliness 7.4 Service at the rental desk 6.3 Pick-up process 5.9 Drop-off process 7.7

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Dollar in Waikiki Ilikai, Hawaii
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort, 2424 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI, United States, 96815
(808) 971-3535

Thrifty

Daily 05:30–23:59 16 min wait Credit and debit cards
6.7
Good 5000+ reviews
from $61/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.3 Cleanliness 7.4 Service at the rental desk 6.4 Pick-up process 5.9 Drop-off process 7.8

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Thrifty in Waikiki Ilikai, Hawaii
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort, 2424 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI, United States, 96815
(808) 971-3535

Budget

Daily 00:00–01:00, 05:00–23:59 14 min wait Credit card only
6.7
Good 10000+ reviews
from $64/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.5 Cleanliness 6.9 Service at the rental desk 6.6 Pick-up process 5.9 Drop-off process 8.0

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget in Waikiki Ilikai, Hawaii
2330 Kalakaua Avenue Intl Market Place Waikiki, Honolulu, 96815, HI
808-672-2368

Payless

Free shuttle bus Daily 00:00–01:00, 05:00–23:59 16 min wait Credit card only
6.7
Good 1000+ reviews
from $142/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.4 Cleanliness 6.8 Service at the rental desk 6.7 Pick-up process 6.0 Drop-off process 7.7

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Cancellation fee $130

Office

Payless at Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye Airport
300 Rogers Blvd, Honolulu, 96819, HI
808-210-0060

Ace

Free shuttle bus 16 min wait Credit card only
6.3
Good 2000+ reviews
from $54/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 5.6 Cleanliness 6.7 Service at the rental desk 6.2 Pick-up process 5.8 Drop-off process 7.4

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Office

Ace at Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye Airport
2929 Koapaka Street, Unit C, Honolulu, Hawaii(HI), United States, 96819

Economy

Free shuttle bus 16 min wait Credit card only
5.0
Poor 250+ reviews
from $37/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 5.0 Cleanliness 5.4 Service at the rental desk 5.3 Pick-up process 4.0 Drop-off process 5.7

Policies

  • Limited mileage
  • Cancellation fee $130

Office

Economy at Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye Airport
4299 Lawehana Street, Honolulu, HI, USA, 96818
808-833-7575

Rental conditions in Honolulu

Based on 12 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Nov 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 21. Drivers under 25 pay $27 a day extra (Alamo).
Debit card Accepted by 5 of 12 suppliers: National, Sixt, Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 7 of 12 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 11 suppliers that list a mileage policy. The other 1 do not list one.
Transmission Automatic 99%, manual 1%.
Electric and hybrid Toyota Prius Hybrid, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Kia Niro Electric and Tesla Model 3 Long Range, from $64 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 9 suppliers. Cancellation fee: Payless $130, Economy $130.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (7 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (7 suppliers), Glass and tire waiver (3 suppliers).
Included in the price Airport fee, Taxes, Breakdown assistance
One-way rental Allowed by 1 supplier. One-way fee seen: $48.
Free additional driver Alamo
Extras GPS (8 suppliers), Infant seat (8 suppliers), Child seat (8 suppliers), Booster seat (8 suppliers), Ski rack (5 suppliers), Winter tires (2 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (5 suppliers), Free additional driver (1 supplier)

Driving in the USA: drive on the right · 0.08% blood alcohol (0.05% in Utah) · 0.02% for new drivers. Driving rules

Cities near Honolulu

Car rental in Honolulu: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 1 min at Avis to 23 min at National.

For a small car, Economy is the cheapest at about $39 a day and is rated 5.0 out of 10. Alamo is rated 9.2 and costs about $103.

99% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 11 suppliers that list a mileage policy. The minimum driver age is 21, and drivers under 25 pay from $27 a day extra. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in the USA, Japan and South Korea. A typical rental lasts 5 days.

Car rental in Honolulu: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Honolulu?
Car rental in Honolulu starts from $52 per day, and the average price is $117 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Nov 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $352 for a 3-day weekend and $822 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars in Honolulu?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Honolulu over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • SUV: $122 per day
  • Compact: $85 per day
  • Van: $133 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Nov 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Honolulu?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Honolulu over the last 12 months:
  • Hertz, average price $116 per day
  • Dollar, average price $79 per day
  • Payless, average price $178 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Nov 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Honolulu?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Honolulu are:
  • Alamo: rated 9.2/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $154 per day
  • National: rated 8.8/10 by 1000+ customers, average price $129 per day
  • Sixt: rated 8.6/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $122 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Nov 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Honolulu?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Honolulu are:
  • Economy: about $39 per day
  • Ace: about $62 per day
  • Dollar: about $63 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Nov 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Honolulu?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: National and Hertz
  • Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Sixt, Budget and Avis
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Honolulu and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. In Honolulu, one-way rentals are offered by Alamo. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Honolulu?
The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Honolulu is 21, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers in Honolulu:
  • Alamo: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24
  • Avis: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24

Can I rent a car in Honolulu with a debit card?
Rental companies in Honolulu typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards in Honolulu: National, Sixt, Enterprise, Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Honolulu offer unlimited mileage?
10 rental companies in Honolulu include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Alamo, National and Enterprise. Sixt offers it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Honolulu?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Honolulu are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Alamo, Dollar, Hertz and Avis.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Honolulu?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Honolulu include Dollar, Alamo and Enterprise. The cheapest is Dollar, from $66 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

What extras can I add to a car rental in Honolulu?
You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:
  • Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but in Honolulu Alamo includes an additional driver for free.
  • GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
  • Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
  • Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.
Extras are limited, so it's best to reserve them together with the car.

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