Getting to and from the airport For Kona Airport, the only public transportation available is a bus that runs once a day and leaves the airport around 7 a.m. It serves most parts of the island. The SpeediShuttle runs more frequently and takes passengers to Kona and other places on the west coast. The SpeediShuttle serves the Kona Airport only. From Hilo Airport, there is no public transportation or shuttle service available.
Rental cars are available at both airports.
There is plenty of free parking everywhere. At both airports, taxi cabs usually wait on the curb right outside of the baggage claim area. The following car rental companies are open seven days a week and have counters at the Hilo airport. Open 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Open 6 a.m.-8 p.m.