Big Island Car Rental

Hawaii Discount Car Rental - Discounted Jeep Wranglers, Mustang convertibles, vans, cars and SUV’s from National rental companies. Free upgrades, free extra drivers, 21-24 ages no surcharge. No prepayment, pay at pick up. Toll Free 800-292-1930
Hawaii Cruise Cars - Car Rental pier pick up for Cruise and Super Ferry passengers.
Island RV - With an Island RV rental there's no long return drives back to the same hotel room, no cramped rental cars or tour buses, and no hassles with luggage or bell hops, and the same thing night after night. Rent some bikes, take some fishing gear, and one of our grilles, relax and enjoy the sounds of the ocean only a few feet from your doorstep.
Happy Campers Hawaii - Formerly GB Adventures - WHERE YOU ARE IN CONTROL OF YOUR VACATION! What better way to experience the secret beauty of the Big Island of Hawaii than touring in your own VW Westfalia Camper Bus! "Wherever you go, there you park"! Save the cost of expensive hotel rooms and boring rental cars. Save the time of having to drive all the way back to the other side of the island to get to your hotel room
Big Island Exotic Car Rental - Imagine exploring the Big Island of Hawaii in the saddle of a Harley-Davidson®. How many places in the world can you see volcanoes, rainforests, deserts, waterfalls, beaches, snow-capped
mountains, and the most amazing sunsets in the same day. Here our motto is, "It's not the destination, it's the ride!"
Big Island Harley Rentals - Whether your on vacation or just feel like a different ride for the weekend, we have the bike for you. With our wide selection of late model motorcycles, free helmet rental, and free rain gear rental, we have got all your rental needs covered. So either take your time browsing our Rental Department online or come on in and see us and the motorcycles in person.
Hawaii Discount Links - Discount promo codes for Hawaii car rentals. Book discounted rates directly with major National rental companies.
Discount Hawaii Jeep Rental - Airport pickup and return on Big Island Hawai'i, Kauai, Maui, Molokai and Oahu. Discounted rates for convertible Jeep Wranglers (soft-top) and Jeep Cherokees and other SUVs.
Drive Guide Maps - Big Island driving maps. Perfect drive maps.
You Tube Video - Driving along Saddle Road on the Big Island. On the way to Kailua Kona on the down hill side of the pass.
You Tube Video - Trip to Mauna Kea summit on the Big Island.

Big Island Drive Times and Directions

Kona Airport to Kailua-Kona-15 min. Kona Airport to Kohala Coast-30 min. Estimated drive times from Kailua-Kona
Destination	Driving Time
Hilo via Hwy 19	2 hours,15 min.(north)
Hilo via Hwy 11	3 hours,15 min.(south)
Hilo via Saddle Road	2 hours,15 min.
Volcano via Hwy 11	2 hours,30 min.
Waimea via Hwy 19	45 min.
Hawi via Hwys 19 & 279	1 hour,15 min.
Estimated drive times from Hilo
Volcano	45 min.
Waimea(Kamuela)	1 hour 15 min
Kailua-Kona via Hwy 19	2 hours,15 min.(north)
Kailua-Kona via Hwy 11	3 hours,15 min.(south)
Turtle Bay	50
University of Hawaii-Manoa	10

Driving From Kona Airport To Your Hotel

From Kona Airport to Kauilua-Kona Town: After exiting the airport, turn right at the traffic light on to Queen Ka’ahumanu Hwy (Hwy 19). Continue traveling south about 7 miles until the 6th traffic light at Palani Road. Turn Right at Palani Road , continuing toward the ocean on to Alii Driveto reach most of the Hotels and Condos.

From Kona Airport To Waikoloa and Kohala Coast: After exiting the airport, turn left at the traffic light on to Queen Ka’ahumanu Hwy (Hwy 19). After driving about 10 miles north, you will see the first of the resort sighns on the left side of the highway. The Waikolo/Kohala Coast resorts dot the coastline for the next 15 miles.

Driving From Hilo Airport To Your Hotel

Hilo Airport to Hilo: After exiting the airport, turn right at the traffic light on to highway 11(Kanoelehua Ave). Drive about one mile to the next traffic light, then continue straight on to Banyan Drive, where most of Hilo”s major Hotels are located.

Hilo Airport to Volcano: After exiting the airport, turn left at the traffic light on to Highway 11 (Kanoelehua Ave). Continue driving south about 26 miles to the volcano.

Seatbelts And Car Seats

State law requires all front seat passengers to wear seatbelts and all back seat passengers under the age of 17 to be buckled up by seatbelts. All children under the age of 4 must be secured in a child passenger restraint system approved by the Department of Transportation.

Driving Saddle Road

The Saddle Road will someday be a shortcut between Kona and Hilo. Rumor has it that the county will begin improvements on it in the next year or so. In the meantime, it is a winding and bumpy drive through some enchanting scenery, and a chance to see how truly vast and unpopulated the Big Island is. You will probably want to check your rental car contract before driving it, as some companies just say "no". It is really not too bad if you are used to winding and bumpy roads. Rarely does it snow, and the only real "hazards" are the Army's tanks and trucks which may want to share the narrow road with you. Should you decide to drive it, here are a few suggestions:

1. Check with your rental company to make sure that they do not restrict Saddle road use.
2. Have a minimum of half a tank of gas in the car. (no stations up there).
3. Take your time and watch for one lane bridges, sharp turns, army tanks, low flying helicopters and cattle on the road.
4. Stop and pull off if you get a line of cars behind you. (The locals can get impatient, and you won't enjoy the sightseeing half as much).
5. If you drive up the road to Mauna Kea's summit. Stop at the ranger station for at least 30 min. (If you drive directly to the top you can get severely dizzy, weak, or get headaches from the lack of oxygen.
6. Bring your own water and snacks...there is nothing up there!
7. Only 1 restroom between Waimea and Hilo. It is located at the Mauna Kea State Recreation Area, east of the Army Base.