Rent a car in Hilo? Any advice for us?

[tuolumne couple]

Has anyone ever rented a car in Hilo? Do they deliver to the cruise port? Do we arrange this well in advance? or will they come and pick us up? Looking for the pros and cons, here, to get around in Hilo. Any and all advice is welcome.

Thanks,

Tuolumne Couple.

[Boytjie]

We were on the Pride of America and there were shuttles from the cruise port to the car rental facilities at the airport, which is nearby. It was really easy both ways.

 

I assume HAL would dock at the same place.

[CruiserBruce]

Lots of info over on the Hawaii board.

[kent4489]

We rented a car in Hilo... very simple. I think we rented from Harper car rental. Within walking distance of the ship. Easy!

[jimmyvinny]

We did too. On every port for Hawaii we used Thrifty. I think a couple places we had to use a shuttle to the airport, but it was free. Check Hawaii boards. And reserve your car early and join the loyalty Blue Chip program. It avoids lines and really expedited the process.

 

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[tuolumne couple]

thanks for all the tips. will check it out

[Yellow Lab's Rule]

I don't know how to attach link, but if you search my review POA Review Dec 1 -8 2012 you can see my review about Hawaii and what we did in each island. we rented cars and did our own thing.

[drgrinch]

Wherever you choose to rent in Hawaii, I would advise against renting a Mustang or any other trendy/sporty car (especially convertibles) - they practically scream "rental" to thieves in Hawaii and are prime break-in targets in the expectation they will contain cameras or other traveler's valuables. I have been told by my island relations that the problem is compounded by the practice of the insurance companies automatically paying off, no questions asked, for all break-in damage. Of course the expense just gets passed on in higher fees...