The quoted rental car rate was way more than my airfare for a week. Those in frequent flyer programs should see if they can do a combination of miles and money to pay for cars. American does this and you can bring the rate way down if you are willing to kick in 25,000 or 30,000 miles. I don’t typically use my miles for flights so this is a good option.
I can only say this it sucks .they got you now coming n going.you have to play by there new rules,u had to be tested by their affiliates or it’s no go. There quarenteens were over priced resorts with where given kick backs to the board now the rental car issue and it’s going to come downto something else they will find to cost u more money . On Kauai if u don’t live there n u do rent a car with plans to go to the beach every day it’s goig to cost you 50 dollars a day to park by permit if u are lucky to get one everyday , and also each non resident has to get a permit for 5dollars a person each day to use the park ares if u want to set up a little camp to sunbathe n relax. With all these restrictions I will go elsewhere where it all- inclusive n enjoy myself n have a wonderfull holiday n u guessed it it’s not going to be kauai
If you work for a large company, check to see if they have a negotiated rate for personal travel with any of the big three rental companies. Using my company’s corporate discount number, I cut my 5 day rental from $600 to just under $300 for the same car/time (June 2021 rental)
I was so pleased with Auto Slash! I have yet to pick up my car rental so I’ll see how smoothly it goes but I have my confirmation email from Priceline for half the rate they were publishing on their site just for being a usaa member. Amazing savings that I wouldn’t have thought to search for. Total price gouging going on in Maui.
I recently saw cheaper car rentals, from individuals on Maui Craigslist from $65 day. May give a price break for a week.
I live here & am having work done on my car. Have been checking the rates & they are unbelievable! Do yourself a favor & go around them if you can.
We just landed in Maui. OGG, Kahului Airport. Before our trip we researched prices to rent a subcompact for 14 days. The cheapest was Dollar at 1,500. So we figured that amout was to increase.
We came in went to Dollar and picked up our car, the total is going to increase by $380 after denying insurances. Total will be close to 1,600 for 2 weeks.
I was shocked, when we went to pick up our car, we saw close to 150 new Chevrolet Spark LT right over on the next row…
In visiting Hawaii for the last 20 years, we gave never seen that many car overage ever…
There is absolutely no reason, no matter what the rental cars are telling the media they have no reason to charge 100% to 150% extra for rentals because the pandemic.
Knowing state politics, there will be no investigation nor the amount of money they will punish them with. The money recovered will never get to the hands of us visitors. We all Californians know after we got gouged by the Electrical power managers. And the states managing to get back money from them. We consumers never saw any refunds or price lowering.
No matter any individuals or companies should be punished according to FEDERAL LAWS.
Hawaiian Politicians should remember that they are part of the USA. No matter the cry of some Hawaiian to leave the United States of America. They must follow Federal Law until that happens… which it will never happen.
“The cry of some Hawaiian to leave the United States of America?” What does that have to do with rental car prices. You’re complaining about the price of a 14 day car rental on Maui? Yeah, it’s going to be expensive pal, deal with it.
Thanks so much for your recommendation of AutoSlash. We had no idea of the situation with car rentals in Maui until after we booked our flights and condo. I was shocked when I went to book a car. The cheapest rate I found on my own was $187 a day! In desperation I googled info on rental cars and came across your article. I saw your link for AutoSlash and they came back with a rate of $407 for the week on Priceline which I immediately booked. Your article saved our vacation!
Hi Guys: Talked today (Easter) with son in Sacto area CA. They quoted $400/day on Kauai & were applying for Passports so they plan going to Cabo MX instead. With Covid concerns, I don’t care for that choice. Instead of my reading yr article & comments to them, can they go to your website & access it themselves? As he says I’m “elderly” & I don’t know my way around computers much so for me there are no stupid questions!!! LOL
Just booked a car with Turo for Jan 2022 for $42/ day. Thanks for the suggestion!
The quoted rental car rate was way more than my airfare for a week. Those in frequent flyer programs should see if they can do a combination of miles and money to pay for cars. American does this and you can bring the rate way down if you are willing to kick in 25,000 or 30,000 miles. I don’t typically use my miles for flights so this is a good option.
Last week through Costco a five day rental mid June at HNL the lowest price was $3500. Yes you read that correctly.
I can only say this it sucks .they got you now coming n going.you have to play by there new rules,u had to be tested by their affiliates or it’s no go. There quarenteens were over priced resorts with where given kick backs to the board now the rental car issue and it’s going to come downto something else they will find to cost u more money . On Kauai if u don’t live there n u do rent a car with plans to go to the beach every day it’s goig to cost you 50 dollars a day to park by permit if u are lucky to get one everyday , and also each non resident has to get a permit for 5dollars a person each day to use the park ares if u want to set up a little camp to sunbathe n relax. With all these restrictions I will go elsewhere where it all- inclusive n enjoy myself n have a wonderfull holiday n u guessed it it’s not going to be kauai
If you work for a large company, check to see if they have a negotiated rate for personal travel with any of the big three rental companies. Using my company’s corporate discount number, I cut my 5 day rental from $600 to just under $300 for the same car/time (June 2021 rental)
Great idea!
I was so pleased with Auto Slash! I have yet to pick up my car rental so I’ll see how smoothly it goes but I have my confirmation email from Priceline for half the rate they were publishing on their site just for being a usaa member. Amazing savings that I wouldn’t have thought to search for. Total price gouging going on in Maui.
I recently saw cheaper car rentals, from individuals on Maui Craigslist from $65 day. May give a price break for a week.
I live here & am having work done on my car. Have been checking the rates & they are unbelievable! Do yourself a favor & go around them if you can.
We just landed in Maui. OGG, Kahului Airport. Before our trip we researched prices to rent a subcompact for 14 days. The cheapest was Dollar at 1,500. So we figured that amout was to increase.
We came in went to Dollar and picked up our car, the total is going to increase by $380 after denying insurances. Total will be close to 1,600 for 2 weeks.
I was shocked, when we went to pick up our car, we saw close to 150 new Chevrolet Spark LT right over on the next row…
In visiting Hawaii for the last 20 years, we gave never seen that many car overage ever…
There is absolutely no reason, no matter what the rental cars are telling the media they have no reason to charge 100% to 150% extra for rentals because the pandemic.
Knowing state politics, there will be no investigation nor the amount of money they will punish them with. The money recovered will never get to the hands of us visitors. We all Californians know after we got gouged by the Electrical power managers. And the states managing to get back money from them. We consumers never saw any refunds or price lowering.
No matter any individuals or companies should be punished according to FEDERAL LAWS.
Hawaiian Politicians should remember that they are part of the USA. No matter the cry of some Hawaiian to leave the United States of America. They must follow Federal Law until that happens… which it will never happen.
“The cry of some Hawaiian to leave the United States of America?” What does that have to do with rental car prices. You’re complaining about the price of a 14 day car rental on Maui? Yeah, it’s going to be expensive pal, deal with it.
Thanks so much for your recommendation of AutoSlash. We had no idea of the situation with car rentals in Maui until after we booked our flights and condo. I was shocked when I went to book a car. The cheapest rate I found on my own was $187 a day! In desperation I googled info on rental cars and came across your article. I saw your link for AutoSlash and they came back with a rate of $407 for the week on Priceline which I immediately booked. Your article saved our vacation!
Hi Tammy.
Thanks. We appreciate you letting us know and are glad to hear it worked out well.
Aloha.
Hi Guys: Talked today (Easter) with son in Sacto area CA. They quoted $400/day on Kauai & were applying for Passports so they plan going to Cabo MX instead. With Covid concerns, I don’t care for that choice. Instead of my reading yr article & comments to them, can they go to your website & access it themselves? As he says I’m “elderly” & I don’t know my way around computers much so for me there are no stupid questions!!! LOL
Hi Mary.
Sorry to perhaps not understand your question. But happy to have you send them our way. Tell them to say Mary sent me.
Aloha.