Honolulu car hires from £20/day

If you’re looking to enjoy all the outdoor sights that Honolulu offers, then you must investigate renting either a midsize car or an SUV that can handle the winding coastal roads. You want to rent something that you feel completely comfortable in, as you may end up taking a tour of the whole of Oahu island. A midsize car with good trunk space is ideal. But, if you prefer to soak up the sun, then a convertible would be perfect.

Across the islands of Hawaii, the speed limits are notoriously low. The limits on the freeways are usually 55 to 60 mph. Thanks to Honolulu’s often narrow and winding highways, high-speed driving is not advised. On some roads even 30 mph is seen as too fast. Watch out for the 35-mph S-curve on the H-1 Interstate heading eastbound, between the 18 and 19 exits, as well as speed enforcement who often patrol in unmarked police cars.

Honolulu is known to have some of the most expensive parking rates in the country. As expected, parking can be challenging in the tourist areas of Waikiki Beach; however, if you’re a savvy driver, then there are a few free parking areas to take advantage of. You can leave your car all day in Ala Moana as well as in the Waikiki Shell and Ala Wai Canal area, because of their free unlimited streetside parking. Elsewhere, there are 50 parking lots and garages in Honolulu, which can charge as little as $8 per day.

On average a car hire in Honolulu costs £45 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Honolulu airport include Budget, Thrifty, Dollar, Sixt, Alamo, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National and Yesaway.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Honolulu airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Thrifty, Dollar, Alamo, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Medium car hire in Honolulu costs £41 per day, on average.

A Small car hire in Honolulu costs £56 per day, on average.

A Large car hire in Honolulu costs £46 per day, on average.

In Honolulu, cars are most frequently hired at Alamo 300 Rodgers Blvd (4 miles from city centre).

Most car hire providers in Honolulu offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Honolulu, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

Yes, you should be able to rent a car for a one-way trip in Honolulu. Rental car companies typically offer one-way Honolulu car hires to customers who wish to drop off their rental car at a different location from where they picked it up. However, be aware that one-way rentals often incur additional fees which can vary by company and location. It's always best to check with the specific rental car company for their one-way rental policies and any additional fees or restrictions that may apply.

Yes. Pali Highway has restrictions for large trucks and commercial vehicles due to its narrow lanes and sharp curves. Tantalus Drive is closed to commercial vehicles and buses due to its steep incline and winding turns. Some roads in Waikiki Beach are restricted to pedestrian traffic only, particularly Kalakaua Avenue, which is closed to cars on certain days of the week.