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Propane in Hilo

6 propane locations in Hilo, HI.

Of the 6 propane locations listed in Hilo, 6 offer tank exchange.

Nearby cities in Hawaii with listed propane: Pahoa (1 location, about 16 mi), Kailua Kona (6 locations, about 60 mi) and Kahului (5 locations, about 121 mi).

6 locations

Tank exchange in Hilo (6)

Stores listed by the exchange brands' own retailer locators as carrying swap cages for grill-size cylinders. A listing is not a stock check, so call ahead if you need a tank at a particular hour.

Ainaola Mart

1142 A Ainaola Drive, Hilo, HI 96720

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

HPM Hilo

380 Kanoelehua, Hilo, HI 96720

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Sack N Save #21

250 Kinoole St., Hilo, HI 96720

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Safeway #2893

381 E Makaala St., Hilo, HI 96720

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Before you go

Refill vs. Tank Exchange: What You Actually Get

Exchange trades a tank; refill sells you gas by the gallon. The difference in what you get home with is larger than most people expect.

When Does a Propane Tank Expire?

Twelve years from the date stamped on the collar, then a requalification interval that depends on the test method. An out-of-date cylinder cannot legally be refilled.