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If you can’t find a motel in Hilo, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let us help you find something similar from over 213 lodging options. Just use our search tools to filter by price per night or cost-saving amenities such as free parking and free airport transportation.

At most motels, you’ll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. When you stay at a motel, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. Introduced in the early 1950s, customized neon signs often lit up the roadside motels, and examples today can still be seen along historic U.S. Route 66.

Here are a few more economical accommodations in Hilo. Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton - Hotel CASTLE Hilo Hawaiian Hotel - Hotel SCP Hilo Hotel - Lodge Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel - Guesthouse Wild Ginger Hotel - Hostel

While you’re sightseeing around the area, enjoy its scenic seaside and top-notch restaurants. People visiting Hilo speak highly of its shops, gardens, and waterfalls. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Park and Gardens, and Coconut Island Park. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Panaewa Rainforest Zoo, Joint Astronomy Centre, and Imiloa Astronomy Center. Some historical places you might want to see include Lyman Museum, Palace Theater, and Mokupapapa Discovery Center.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Hilo to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually October and September with an average temp of 73°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 68°F. Average annual precipitation for Hilo is 60 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Hilo to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO), which is located 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from the heart of the city. You can also search for flights into Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala), which is 43 mi (69.3 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.