Why go
- Census-designated place in United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.
- Served by Hilo International Airport (ITO).
History
Hilo is the largest settlement in and the county seat of Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States, which encompasses the Island of Hawaiʻi, and is a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 44,186 according to the 2020 census. It is the fourth-largest settlement in the state of Hawaiʻi, the largest settlement in the state outside of Oahu, and the largest settlement in the state outside of the Greater Honolulu Area.
Must-see attractions
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Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Hawaiian Airlines HA (717) · 2 routes: Honolulu, Kahului
- United Airlines UA (737-800) · 1 route: Los Angeles
- US Airways US (717) · 1 route: Honolulu
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hilo International Airport (ITO). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ITO has direct flights to 3 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Honolulu, Kahului, Los Angeles).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hilo, Hawaii. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.