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Kona Airport (KOA) Car Rental


Welcome to the car rental Kona Airport information page with information on Kona Airport car rental options, including which side do you drive on, transmission types, local Kona driving stress, licences, and more. You may also compare your Kona Airport car rental options and search for the best available Kona car rental rates in the search box below.


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Kona Airport Car Rental Desk Locations

There are numerous car rental Kona Airport car rental options. All KOA Airport car rental check-in counters and car pick up facilities are located off terminal and are served by continuous shuttles.


Kona Airport Car Rental Companies

Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Thrifty


Kona Driving Information


 
Driving is on the right side of the road.


 
All Kona Airport rental cars are automatic transmission.


 
Your local drivers' licence is required.


An International Drivers' Permit (or IDP) may be required, especially if your local drivers' licence is in a language other than the local language (you may inquire when you pick up your car).


 
Kona Driving Stress Level: 2/10

The Big Island of Hawaii is fairly easy to drive.


Be aware that there are drinking establishments located within the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and there are intoxicated drivers from time to time driving at excessive speeds. This has resulted in fatalities including two family members of the creators of this site.


 


Kona Airport Car Rental Recommendations


 
IHateTaxis.com recommends a Kona Airport car rental.

A Kona Airport rental car provides you with a convenient way to get around the Big Island of Hawaii and see the sights.



 KOA Kona Airport Car Rental Shuttle


Continuous shuttle buses run between the terminal and the off-site Kona Airport car hire check-in counters and car pick up facilities. You can board the Kona Airport car rental shuttle bus from the centre median located across the street from baggage claim areas A and B.



 
Car Rental Shuttle Tipping Recommendation: Tipping optional, USD 1-2



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Last Updated: 25 Jan 2025