Honolulu Airport (HNL) car rental prices

Compare live rental prices at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. We're building the price history here, so check back to watch the trend.

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Picking up at HNL

Rental center
A Consolidated Rental Car Facility opened next to the terminals, so you walk or take a short shuttle rather than driving off-airport. Oahu demand spikes around cruise-ship turnarounds, so book early for weekend pickups.
Driving & tolls
H-1 is the island's spine and jams hard at rush hour between Honolulu and the west side. No tolls. A compact is plenty for Oahu; you only want an SUV if you're loading surfboards or doing the North Shore with a crowd.
Terminals
Terminal 1, Terminal 2
Popular drives
North ShoreWaikikiHanauma BayKailua

Car rental at Honolulu (HNL): common questions

Where do you pick up a rental car at Honolulu (HNL)?

A Consolidated Rental Car Facility opened next to the terminals, so you walk or take a short shuttle rather than driving off-airport. Oahu demand spikes around cruise-ship turnarounds, so book early for weekend pickups.

When is the cheapest time to book a rental car at HNL?

Prices at HNL move week to week, so there is no fixed answer. Check the price trend on this page: booking a few weeks ahead usually beats the walk-up rate, and our chart shows whether the current week is high or low versus recent ones.

Do I need to watch out for tolls driving from Honolulu?

H-1 is the island's spine and jams hard at rush hour between Honolulu and the west side. No tolls. A compact is plenty for Oahu; you only want an SUV if you're loading surfboards or doing the North Shore with a crowd.

Which car type should I rent at HNL?

For city trips a compact or economy car is usually enough and cheapest. If you are heading to North Shore or Waikiki, size up for the luggage and distance. Compare the rate per car type above before deciding.

Does it cost more to book through CarPriceRadar than going direct?

No. You pay the same price the rental company lists either way. If you book through one of our partner links they pay us a commission, not you, and that is what funds the price tracking.