Hilo Car Rental (ITO)Discover Hilo
Hilo is located on the east side of the Big Island of Hawaii. It's the largest city on the Big Island and is a popular starting point to explore the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Because public transportation on the Big Island is lacking, almost all visitors rent a car from one of the car rental agencies available upon arrival at Hilo International Airport (ITO). Taxis are an alternative and are available at the airport, although renting a car is seen by many to be more practical. Visitors should note that the Island's free public bus system does not come to Hilo International Airport. It's always best to make car reservations in advance, because Hilo's close proximity to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park can cause a lack of available vehicles.
Hilo has become famous for its home-made ice cream. It has been called the best ice-cream on earth as is available at several stores in the downtown area.
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- 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:
Hilo Airport (ITO)Hilo International Airport (ITO)
Located on the eastern side of the Island of Hawaii (The Big Island)
- Car rental desks are located south-east of the Baggage Claim area and across the street.
- The free public bus system does not service Hilo Airport.
- Hilo Internation Airport used to be called General Lyman Field
- Most flights arive from Honolulu Airport via one of the four major Hawaii based airlines: Hawaiian Airlines, Mokulele Airlines, Island Air, and go!.
Hilo International Airport (ITO) Terminal Map