There is a local Hele-on bus stop right outside the terminal, however, the vast majority of passengers use car rental companies to get around the Big Island.

Car rental

By far the best way to get around the Big Island is by renting a car. The only option, to be precise, because you can't get to the vast majority of the natural attractions without a car.

All the car rental companies are located in the arrivals hall of the airport, and it is very easy to get around the island from the airport. The terminal is just under 500 metres from the main road 19, which circles the Big Island.

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Car rental prices at Kona Airport normally range between 130 usd and 300 usd per week, depending on the type of car.

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Public transport - buses

Use the Big Island buses if you want to rent a car the day after you arrive and save a few dozen dollars.

Fares on all bus routes are free.

The following lines stop in front of the terminal:

• Kailua-Kona - 2, 75, 90, 202, 203
  • 2-4 times per hour.
• direction Hilo - 2, 80
  • a total of 6-8 times per day
• direction Four Seasons Hualalai - 2, 75, 80, 90
  • together about once per hour
• direction South Kohala Resorts - 2, 75, 80, 90
  • together approx. 1x per hour
• direction Ocean View, Naalehu, Pahala - 90
  • 4x per day
• direction Waimea - 80
  • 4 times a day
• direction Kapaau / Hawi - 75
  • 1x per day

Official bus website: heleonbus.org.

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Taxi / Uber / Lyft

Taxis are the fastest and most convenient way to get to West Coast resorts if you want to spend your entire vacation there.

You can use traditional metered taxis outside the terminal as well as apps like Uber and Lyft, which can offer a lower price.

We've provided indicative prices for rides from the airport:

• Kailua-Kona - 21 usd
• Four Seasons Hualalai - 20 usd
• South Kohala Resorts - 35 usd