Car Rental at Honolulu Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar
$45.40
per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$49.00
per day
Compact
Ford Focus
or similar
$49.66
per day
Standard
Standard (Volkswagen Jetta)
or similar
$50.79
per day
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Full-size
Toyota Camry
or similar
$54.34
per day
Premium
Ford Taurus
or similar
$61.61
per day
Luxury
Chrysler 300
or similar
$71.20
per day
Special
Extraordinary (BMW 5 Series)
or similar
$67.08
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 9:05 AM on 12/1/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Languages
English, Filipino, Japanese
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$56 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
40 km/h or 25 mph
Speed limit out of town
72 - 96 km/h or 45 - 60 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.27 per liter or $4.81 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.19 per liter or $4.50 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.45 per liter or $5.49 per gallon
Airport travel guide
The capital of Hawaii, Honolulu is a truly unique city – and not just because it is more than 2,000 miles (3,200 km) from the American mainland. The access that the city provides to the scenic Oahu beaches is well known and celebrated, but Honolulu is also a great place to visit in its own right, with lots going on culturally and in terms of entertainment. These are three of the best places to visit in and around it:
- Beaches. The main reason why most people visit Hawaii is the beaches of the Southern Pacific, and if you're one of them, you’re not going to be disappointed. Located on the southwestern coast of Oahu, Honolulu provides access to plenty of stunning coastline. The Waikiki Beach, immediately to the south of the city, is the nearest and the most famous one, but other notable spots include Hanauma Bay (at the far south of the island, 20 minutes away), and Lanikai Beach (on the southeastern coast, and can be reached in 40 minutes).
- Honolulu Museum of Art. Honolulu is not just the home of surfing and beach leisure, it also boasts some impressive cultural institutions. A case in point is the city’s main art museum which celebrated its 100th birthday in 1922 and boasts masterpieces of Modigliani, Cezanne, de Chirico, Degas, and many other famous artists, not to mention a collection of Polynesian art. Visit the museum’s official website to learn more.
- ʻIolani Palace. A curious case of architectural syncretism, this palace was built when Hawaii was still under the rule of the indigenous Kalākaua Dynasty, but was projected by American architects and borrows heavily from both local and Renaissance styles. The result is one of the most interesting buildings which remains a famous tourist attraction to this day.
Top international routes
- Tokyo-Narita, Japan
- Tokyo-Haneda
- Seoul- Incheon
- Sydney, Australia
- Vancouver, Canada
- Shanghai-Pudong, China
- Manila, Philippines
- Toronto, Canada
- Melbourne, Australia
- Tahiti, French Polynesia
Main airlines
Honolulu is the base of Hawaiian Airlines with Terminal 1 dedicated to the airline. United Airlines, Delta Airlines, American Airlines have flights to and from the airport to many large mainland cities, particularly on the West Coast. Finally, Alaska Airlines has flights to and from Anchorage and some West Coast cities.
Terminals
The airport has three terminals which are all connected by the Wiki Wiki Shuttle, a free shuttle bus. Terminal 1 and its 13 gates are dedicated to the flights of Hawaiian Airlines, both interisland and to the U.S mainland.
Terminal 2 is larger, with 29 gates spread across three concourses none of which are dedicated to a single airline. The flights of almost all other airlines depart from and arrive at Terminal 2.
Terminal 3 hosts the flights of Mokulele Airlines which operates flights the other Hawaiian Islands of Maui, Molokai, O’ahu, and Lanai.
Terminal 2 is larger, with 29 gates spread across three concourses none of which are dedicated to a single airline. The flights of almost all other airlines depart from and arrive at Terminal 2.
Terminal 3 hosts the flights of Mokulele Airlines which operates flights the other Hawaiian Islands of Maui, Molokai, O’ahu, and Lanai.
Location
Honolulu International is located just north of the city of Honolulu on the island of O’ahu. It takes less than fifteen minutes to drive from the airport to Downtown Honolulu and 20 minutes to Waikiki. O’ahu itself is northwest of most of the other Hawaiian Islands and southeast of Kaui, the northernmost island of the group.
Most popular types of rental car
- Convertibles - from $109 per day
- Large cars - from $47 per day
- Medium cars - from $50 per day
- Vans - from $68 per day
- Premium cars - from $56 per day
- Small cars - from $45 per day
- SUVs - from $52 per day
Car rental desks
The largest rental companies have desks inside the airport. Hawaiian Van Rentals which provides service for Ace Rent A Car is located off airport and requires a shuttle to reach.
It should be noted that Europcar is served by Advantage’s rental desk. If you book a car with Europcar as the supplier, check in at the Advantage desk.
It should be noted that Europcar is served by Advantage’s rental desk. If you book a car with Europcar as the supplier, check in at the Advantage desk.
Services and facilities
Though the unimaginative pun for it may have long ago lost its humor, lei greeting is still a popular, culturally relevant tradition in Hawaii. Local makers have sold their handmade flower necklaces at the airport for decades. These are available both in florist shops and carts in both of the terminals. br>
The airport has plenty of shopping and dining establishments, though those transiting through Terminal 1 will notice less of a selection. When it comes to food and drink, typical fast food chains and some bars are available. Unfortunately, you are unlikely to find Hawaiian food at the airport.
Wifi is supposedly available throughout the terminals, though many travelers report that only works in some parts of Terminal 2.
The Airport has lounges in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. In addition to the Hawaiian Airlines lounge, Terminal 1 also has a private lounge called the Plumeria Lounge. In Terminal 2, four airline lounges and one private lounge can be found.
A few hotels are located very close to the airport. All of them offer free shuttles. Pacific Marina Inn, Airport Honolulu and Best Western Plaza Hotels are the nearest. If a member of the military, there is a Navy Gateway Inn and Suites not far from the airport.
If arriving from outside the U.S., money exchange is available. Though, as usual, it is best to withdraw cash from an ATM or exchange money elsewhere due to the poor rates offered in airports.
The airport has plenty of shopping and dining establishments, though those transiting through Terminal 1 will notice less of a selection. When it comes to food and drink, typical fast food chains and some bars are available. Unfortunately, you are unlikely to find Hawaiian food at the airport.
Wifi is supposedly available throughout the terminals, though many travelers report that only works in some parts of Terminal 2.
The Airport has lounges in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. In addition to the Hawaiian Airlines lounge, Terminal 1 also has a private lounge called the Plumeria Lounge. In Terminal 2, four airline lounges and one private lounge can be found.
A few hotels are located very close to the airport. All of them offer free shuttles. Pacific Marina Inn, Airport Honolulu and Best Western Plaza Hotels are the nearest. If a member of the military, there is a Navy Gateway Inn and Suites not far from the airport.
If arriving from outside the U.S., money exchange is available. Though, as usual, it is best to withdraw cash from an ATM or exchange money elsewhere due to the poor rates offered in airports.
Nearest gas station
The most convenient gas station when returning to the airport is a Shell station that is located at 3269 Koapaka Street. It is just two blocks away from the rental drop off points. Be prepared to wait a little for a pump as others returning rental cars will also stop here.
If looking on Google Maps, you may spot a gas station off of Nimitz Road just north of the airport. This is actually a Navy Exchange station and is for members of the military only.
If looking on Google Maps, you may spot a gas station off of Nimitz Road just north of the airport. This is actually a Navy Exchange station and is for members of the military only.
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Airport info
Honolulu Airport (HNL)
- IATA: HNL
- ICAO: PHNL
- Name: Honolulu Airport (HNL)
- Distance from city: 3 miles / 4.8 km
Top 7 locations near Honolulu Airport
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10.7 km / 6.6 miles away
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87.6 km / 54.4 miles away
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135.5 km / 84.2 miles away
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161.7 km / 100.5 miles away
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163.6 km / 101.7 miles away
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262.8 km / 163.3 miles away
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348.1 km / 216.3 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Honolulu Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Honolulu Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Honolulu Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Honolulu Airport is November — when rental costs average $36.54 per day. This is 29% cheaper than the yearly average and 48% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $69.60 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Honolulu Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 9 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days at Honolulu Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Honolulu Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Honolulu Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in November, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches at Honolulu Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Dollar, Thrifty, Alamo, yesaway, Enterprise |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Convertibles |
| Lowest price | $45 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium cars |
| yesaway | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Jeep Renegade | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Mazda 3 | 5 | 3 | Large cars |
FAQ
Are there any toll roads on Oahu?
No, there are no toll roads on Oahu.
How can I get to other islands in Hawaii from Honolulu?
Your only real option is to fly between the islands. There are some ships, but they are few and far in between.
What is the best time of year to visit Hawaii?
Either March and April or September and October. The state sees lots of visitors in December and January, so it's better to go in the late spring or early fall (not there there are typical seasons there as its climate is tropical.
Will my American car insurance cover a rental car in Hawaii?
Your insurance policy should cover a rental car in Hawaii as it is part of the US. However, you should double-check in advance to be sure.
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
GA
Italy
Volkswagen Jetta
4/24/24
Good car, fast return but endless line to check-in
JC
United States of America (USA)
Ford Focus
2/17/24
Driving in Honolulu is extremely stressful and next time I'll probably just use Uber. But Thrifty was very efficient and helpful.
SR
United States of America (USA)
Ford Edge
6/2/23
I was a returning resident
AA
Australia
Ford Focus
4/28/23
Kids had fun
RB
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla
9/24/22
Hawaii is a very beautiful island. We went to different beaches and we enjoyed swimming very much.
AB
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla
3/1/22
Vacation was spent mostly at Waikiki area and hotel. used the rental car to drive to different beaches and to the botanical gardens. driving along the coast of Oahu, Hawaii for sight seeing. Drive to good restaurants and poke food places outside Waikiki area.
AK
Canada
Toyota Camry
11/22/21
Amazing experience!
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Great communication during airport pickup process.
Fast pickup and drop off process.
The car was given was what it was promised at the reservation time.
Received follow up text from the agent 2 days prior to arrival.
The whole experience was very pleasant and hassle free
ST
Australia
Chevrolet Spark
11/11/19
Easy to drive around and a great place to visit with lots to do.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise
9.1 / 10
Lowest-rated company
yesaway
7.1 / 10
Total number of reviews
11
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$56.13
Lowest daily price
$45.40
Total cars available
531
Top 12 suppliers at Honolulu Airport in 2024
+18449130737
3255 Aolele St, Honolulu, HI 96819
$48 - $201
Working hours
Mon:05:00 - 23:00
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+18887498227
300 Rodgers Blvd, 96819-1890, Honolulu
$51 - $176
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Mon:06:00 - 23:00
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Alamo
+808449130736
300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96819
$45 - $246
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Hertz
+18088377100
300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96819, United States
$45 - $246
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+18082100000
300 Rodgers Boulevard
$53 - $148
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+18082100050
300 Rodgers Boulevard
$51 - $594
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+18088346350 / +18449130738
300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96819
$49 - $379
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Advantage
8007775500
300 Rodgers Blvd.
$49 - $379
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:30
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Ace Rent a car
+18082925188
2295 N King St, Honolulu, HI 96819
$49 - $379
Working hours
Mon:09:00 - 20:00
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+18772830898
300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96819, United States
$52 - $153
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8664342226
300 Rodgers Boulevard
$50 - $150
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+18084379924 / +18088921688 / +18007811023
3049 Ualena St, suite 301, Honolulu HI 96819
$88 - $129
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