Auto & Transport, Hawaii

Auto Mechanic cost in Honolulu, HI

A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Honolulu is about $167 per hour, about 20% above the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Honolulu

$167

per hour

Fair price range: $108 to $263

On the low end
$108
On the high end
$263

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Honolulu. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 2.6%past year

Up 58.5%over five years

How prices for motor vehicle repair have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Motor vehicle repair, CUUR0000SETD03), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Shop type
  2. Vehicle make
  3. Diagnostics
  4. Parts
  5. Dealer vs independent

Ways to pay less

  1. Use an independent shop
  2. Ask for used/OEM parts options
  3. Get a written estimate
  4. Do simple maintenance yourself
  5. Avoid dealership for out-of-warranty work

Auto Mechanic in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Honolulu, HI$167
$108 to $263
National typical$140
$90 to $220
New York, NY$178
$114 to $279
San Francisco, CA$203
$131 to $319
San Jose, CA$193
$124 to $304
Sunnyvale, CA$190
$122 to $299
Cambridge, MA$181
$117 to $285

Other Auto & Transport costs in Honolulu

Questions people ask

Auto Mechanic in Honolulu: what does it cost?

In Honolulu, HI, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $167 per hour, with most prices between $108 and $263.

Why is Honolulu higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Honolulu, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Honolulu about 20% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.