Where to stay in Hilo

from €130/night5 hotels sampledUS
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3★+ hotels in Hilo from €130/night (range €130–202, 5 hotels sampled, ~3 weeks out).

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham hotel · Hilo
from €130/night★ 4
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Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel hotel · Hilo
from €136/night★ 3
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Grand Naniloa Hotel, a Doubletree by Hilton hotel · Hilo
from €137/night★ 4
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Getting there

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Weather in Hilo

Mon 🌦️ 26° 21° 💧100%
Tue 🌦️ 26° 21° 💧94%
Wed 🌧️ 26° 20° 💧100%
Thu 🌦️ 26° 19° 💧98%
Fri 🌧️ 26° 19° 💧92%
Sat 🌧️ 26° 22° 💧98%
Sun 🌧️ 25° 21° 💧94%

In Nov, Hilo typically sees ~26°C daytime highs and 23 rainy days.

Best time to visit Hilo — climate

Jan: ~25°C daytime, 16 rainy days 25° JanFeb: ~26°C daytime, 8 rainy days 26° FebMar: ~25°C daytime, 21 rainy days 25° MarApr: ~27°C daytime, 19 rainy days 27° AprMay: ~26°C daytime, 24 rainy days 26° MayJun: ~27°C daytime, 24 rainy days 27° JunJul: ~28°C daytime, 22 rainy days 28° JulAug: ~28°C daytime, 25 rainy days 28° AugSep: ~28°C daytime, 23 rainy days 28° SepOct: ~28°C daytime, 22 rainy days 28° OctNov: ~26°C daytime, 23 rainy days 26° NovDec: ~26°C daytime, 7 rainy days 26° Dec

Things to do in Hilo

Top-rated tours and tickets from €128 — book ahead for the popular ones.

from €170
Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour★ 5.0 (652)
from €170
Big Island Waterfalls, Blacksand Beaches, Lava Tubes & Volcanoes★ 5.0 (69)
from €128
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Adventure★ 5.0 (47)
from €171
Hilo Shore Excursion: Akaka Falls, Volcano, & Black Sand Beach★ 5.0 (45)
from €170
Big Island: Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Black Sand and Hilo★ 5.0 (30)
from €155
Hilo Cruise Tour: Volcanoes National Park, Waterfalls & Beaches★ 5.0 (25)

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About Hilo

Hilo is a town on the Big Island of Hawaii. The county seat and largest city in Hawaii County, Hilo is one of the best starting points to explore the eastern half of the island, including Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

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Round out the trip

eSIM for HiloData from the moment you land — no roaming bills. Rent a car in HiloCompare local and international rental desks. Airport transferFixed-price pickup waiting at arrivals. Travel insuranceMedical + luggage cover from a few €/day.

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