Hawaii Car Rental The Big IslandDiscover The Big Island
Called "The Big Island" beacuse it makes up over half the area of the State of Hawaii, the island of Hawaii is home to the most active volcano in the world, which you can visit at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
There are two major airports on the Big Island, Kona International Airport (KOA) and Hilo International Airport (ITO) and car rentals are available from both. Most visitors opt for a Hawaii car rental which is the fastest and easiest way to see the Volcanoes and numerous secluded beaches found around the Big Island. A Hawaii Jeep rental, or other 4x4, is especially popular here because many of the Big Islands sights are "off the beaten track".
Most tourists visit the Big Island either to see the volcanoes or for the peaceful beaches which are not as busy as those in Maui and Oahu. The beaches of the Big Island have been consistantly voted some of the best beaches in the world and your Hawaii car rental will allow you to find your own quiet piece of paradise.
There is nowhere on Earth like Hawaii. Check out our Location Guides for info about each exciting Hawaii car rental location:
- Hilo Airport (ITO) - Big Island
- Honolulu Airport (HNL) - Oahu
- Kaanapali (JHM) - Maui
- Kahului Airport (OGG) - Maui
- Kihei (K2H) - Maui
- Kona Airport (KOA) - Big Island
- Lihue Airport (LIH) - Kauai
- Mauna Lani Bay Hotel - Big Island
- Molokai Airport(MKK) - Molokai
- Poipu Hyatt (K3H) - Kauai
- Princeville Airport (HPV) - Kauai
- Waikiki - Oahu
- Waikoloa Hilton - Big Island
- Wailea Grand Wailea Resort - Maui
Information on individual islands in Hawaii:
Hawaii (The Big Island)Big Island Tourist Attractions
Here is a short list some of things to do and see on the Big Island:
- Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
- Kula Kai Caverns
- Akaka Falls
- Lapakahi State Historical Park
- Coffee Farms
Home to the worlds largest volcano (Mauna Kea, 13,796 feet from it's base) and the worlds most active volcano (Kilauea) which has been erupting since 1983. This is a very popular place.
Located in Ka'u on the southern coast, the Kula Kai Caverns offers tours through spectacular lava tubes.
Eleven miles north of Hilo you can see Akaka Falls, a waterfall from a height of 440 feet. It is one of the most amazing waterfalls on the island.
North of Kona, you can visit a 600 year old, partially-restored, fishing village which offers self guided tours and is free of charge.
On the west coast, in the highlands around Kona, you will find many Coffee planations which produce "Kona Coffee", one of the worlds most prized specialty coffees. Many planations offer tours which are a treat for the coffee lover.
Map of Hawaii (The Big Island)