Hilo travel guide
Hilo Tourism | Hilo Guide
You're Going to Love Hilo
With a population of 43,263, Hilo is a must-see destination in Hawaii, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hilo has to offer.
Where to Eat in Hilo
If you’re looking for affordable options, Hilo Bay Cafe (123 Lihiwai Street) and Hula Hulas (93 Banyan Drive) are great picks.
When to visit Hilo
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hilo in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 64.4 °F, with an average temperature of 71.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 15.5″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Hilo, with an average rainfall of 7.4″.
How to Get to Hilo
Plane
When flying to Hilo, you’ll arrive at Hilo Intl (ITO), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hilo departs from Honolulu and takes around 54m.
Car
Another option to get to Hilo is to pick up a car rental from Kahului, which is about 120 miles from Hilo. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Ace, among others, in Kahului.
Airlines serving Hilo
Where to stay in Hilo
Average rates range from around $238 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $345 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hilo
Most booked hotels in Hilo
Renting a car in Hilo
Renting a car in Hilo costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Payless and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Hilo is the Dollar branch at 1 General Lyman Field, which is 1 mile from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Hilo.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hilo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Hilo is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.