The island of Hawai'i is big and distinct! It's 4000 Sq. Miles (and growing all the time, thanks to the volcano, Kilauea) encompass 2/3 of the world's climatic zones. Rainfall averages range from a few inches on the island's dry west side to over 100 inches on the lush east side. A trip around the island covers 222 miles.

We feel it takes at least a week to see the island. If your stay is only for a few days, we recommend you scout out only one side of the island and return to see the other side. A thorough exploration of all that Hawai'i offers will take considerable time. As much as we want you to enjoy your vehicle rental, we assume you won't want to spend all your time driving it.

Most of the island's roads are two lanes with lower speed limits and can be affected by roadwork, weather, and traffic. Therefore, plan your excursions with unavoidable slowdowns in mind.