Hawaii rental cars can be cheaper than rental cars on the mainland. Here are some easy ways to save money:
Look for a car rental and hotel package.
Look for packages that that include Hawaii car rentals and airfare.
Rent a car online.
If you are a member of AAA motor club or Costco, you may qualify for a discount car rental
Use an Entertainment Book. We buy one annually as part of a local school fund raiser. The book is $20 and the total savings in the book is easily ten times that. There are savings on car rentals, hotels, and restaurants.
Drop off your Hawaii rental car at the same place you picked it up. If you pick up your rental car in one airport and drop off at the other, there will be a $50-100 charge. But that said you have to balance the cost of gas and inconvenience with the extra drop off fee.
Cars for rent may be in short supply in high season and on holidays so book ahead.
Click on the appropriate island link to find a list of companies that provide Hawaii rental cars.
Big Island
, or
Kauai
, or
Maui
Is a car OK or do I need to rent a 4-wheel drive vehicle?
That depends on where you intend to take your rented car in Hawaii. If you plan to stay on paved roads, avoid the added expense of a 4-wheel drive vehicle. If you can’t help but go off road to explore, by all means, fork over the extra cash. See the individual islands for more details.
I just want to tool around town. Does anyone rent scooters?
Sure. Hawaii rental cars are great if you’re going to drive long distances, but if you just need to get around town a scooter can be a practical solution. Click the appropriate link for the island you’re interested in
Big Island
, or
Kauai
, or
Maui
I want to avoid hotel bills, can I rent an RV?
Currently the
Big Island
is the only place where a motor home is an option.
How can I look cool in my rental?
Try a Harley. If you’ve always wanted to be cool on a Harley, what better place to do it than Hawaii? Imagine those pictures….
I’m afraid the boring rental cars are a bit cheaper than the Harley but you only live once!!