Hotels in Hilo, HI

Hilo City has minimal public transportation options, and most tourists depend on rental cars or shared rides, especially when traveling to urban areas or to destinations, such as Volcano Town, Highway 11, 421 Makalika, Highway 420, Highway 220, and Hilo International Airport. However, Hele-On Bus provides affordable bus services to Banyan, Kamehameha, Hwy19, University of Hawaii, Mountain View, Keaau, Leilani Estates, Pahoa, Kailua Kona, Kealakekua, Honaunau, and Honalo. They offer monthly passes and discounts to people with disabilities, seniors, and students that possess valid student identification cards. Hele-On taxi ride-shares also provide services to outlying regions.

Banyan Avenue is within walking distance of the city center, making it a great spot for business travelers that want to save on cost and time. Cheap hotels in Hilo, such as the Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel, located on Bayan Avenue, offer great business amenities. For romantic gateways, the downtown area is a great choice for nighttime fun. Find cheap hotels in Hilo, such as the Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo on Kamehameha Avenue, and enjoy couples amenities. This hotel is easily accessed via the Hele-On bus. For family gateways and tourist travelers, check out the main areas of the city. You will find most attraction sites on 369 Nene Street, in Volcano Town, and along Kamehameha Avenue. After enjoying swimming and snorkeling at Richardson Ocean Park, take a Hele-On ride share to At the Beach with Friends if you need to rest.

Visit the Pacific Tsunami Museum, on Kamehameha Avenue, via the Hele-On bus. The museum is dedicated to honoring those who died during the 1946 pacific tsunami and the 1960 Chilean tsunami. Enjoy some natural landscapes at Hawaii Volcano National Park, Volcano Town. It is home to two active yet safe volcanoes, Mauna Lora and Kilauea. The journey is made possible by renting a car or through Hele-On ride shares. For nature trips, take the Hele-On bus to Rainbow Falls. The falls entrance visitors with colorful mist while the surrounding area provides hiking trails and bird watching. For shopping, visit Prince Julio Plaza along Highway 11, using Hele-On ride-shares. Lastly, The Hilo Farmers Market, which takes place on Kamehameha Avenue, sells ice cream and tropical fruits, and can be accessed via the Hele-On bus. Book hotels in Hilo near the attraction sites.

Hilo City is popular for serving Hawaii cuisines, such as Kalua pig, Poi, salmon, Poke, chicken long rice, and Lilikoi. Also, Hilo hotels, such as the Hilo Bay Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast on Pukihae Street serve international dishes. The downtown neighborhoods house lounges, sports bars, karaoke venues, bars, and theaters, all offering a vibrant night scene. Hotels in Hilo, such as the Naniloa Hotel and Resort in the city center, has a large space for music performances, as well as an onsite bar.

Events and festivals occur throughout the year. The city is popular for producing original cacao. In February, visit the Hawaii Crown Plantation and Chocolate Factory on Kilauea Avenue via a Hele-On ride share and enjoy a tour through the cacao farm and factory. Also, enjoy the smoothies, chocolate drinks, and snacks sold here. Before the beginning of Easter, attend the nonprofit Merrie Monarch Festival on Pilalini Street to honor King David Kalakaua Legacy. Access the venue via a Hele-On bus. Visit Mokuola, also called Coconut Island, in June for the Kamehameha Day Celebration that takes place in honor of Hawaii’s first king, the great Kamehameha. Attend the Hawaii Volcano National Park Cultural Festival in Volcano Town, which is made possible by Hele-On ride shares, and enjoy the Hawaii culture and dishes. In November, Black and White Night in downtown Hilo offers great entertainment, fun, and a variety of local dishes.

The average length of stay in Hilo is 3 nights.

On average, rooms will be priced around $260 per night when booking a hotel in Hilo; however the price you pay for your room will vary significantly depending on seasonality, location and facilities.

In September prices are at their lowest and represents the most cost effective time to book a hotel room in Hilo. You may find the cost of your room has decreased by 19%.

Hotel rooms in Hilo are generally cheapest on Tuesday and more costly on Friday.

$77 is how much a hostel (and up to 2 star hotels) in Hilo could cost you each night. Booking a hostel could save you $152 when compared to the average price of a hotel in Hilo.

While temperatures are typically very high in Hilo during June, there is a higher chance for rainfall as the average for the month is about 7.4″. Taking into account the higher potential for rain in June, those staying at a hotel in Hilo should plan to visit popular indoor attractions such as Hilo Farmers Market, Whalers Village, and International Market Place.

Yes, Hilo does have vacation rentals. Of the 324 vacation rentals in Hilo, New! Couples Getaway Self Checkin Apt 1 is the most popular among our users. Find vacation rentals in Hilo.

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