679 thoughts on “Savings Guide: 2023 Hawaii Car Rentals”
Scott R
Aloha.
I took your advice and booked a car thru Autoslash. I usually book rentals thru Costco for our Kauai trips but we were fairly pressed for time to schedule everything ( ~5 weeks to plan for a week in Kapaa right after the 4th of July holiday ). Autoslash was about 25% cheaper going thru them and getting a Hertz rental as they recommended Priceline to do it. And I didn’t have to do any kind of prepayment
Don’t rent from Fox Kahului airport. They rented my family a roach infested car. I wish I had looked at their Yelp page in advance – there are so many complaints about and photos of roaches in their cars from their customers that the roach should be their damn mascot. Worst product and customer service experience of my life.
I’m glad that you suggested that I look for alternative car rental sources and discounts to save money. I’ll try to protect myself against damage and dirt fees so that I won’t be charged in excess. I think determining the grace period of the contract will help me a lot when I’m about to return it so I’ll be sure to look for those when looking for a car to rent.
I rented a car from Turo on my trip to Maui. Would never find a better deal from the rental companies. Basically people rent out their own cars, like Airbnb but with cars.
Scouted rental car prices for the first two weeks in Dec. So happy to find your site, the Discount Hawaii Car Rental tip is great. $100 cheaper than Costco or Kayak, who had hazy cancellation details. Will keep checking to see if I can score a deal, but I’m happy! Money saved can go to another excursion 🙂
Thanks!
Best deals on Maui is https://kimosrentacar.com/ I have been renting from them a few times a years and they give great discounts for repeat customers and best part your rental car is in parking lot at airport, no waiting for shuttle buses! By far the best deals, customer service and easy to rent!!!
I think they are great for people who just need a car, nothing fancy. If you are someone who is doing a lot of outdoor activities and not there to impress anyone Kimo’s is the best. I have been using them for years and have never had an issue.
I went to Crusin Maui because I read some positive Yelp reviews. Seems like a small local rental company and they rent beach chairs, coolers and other stuff. Their prices seem the best and they communicate very well because prices aren’t on their website http://cruisinmauirentacar.com/.
Aloha.
I took your advice and booked a car thru Autoslash. I usually book rentals thru Costco for our Kauai trips but we were fairly pressed for time to schedule everything ( ~5 weeks to plan for a week in Kapaa right after the 4th of July holiday ). Autoslash was about 25% cheaper going thru them and getting a Hertz rental as they recommended Priceline to do it. And I didn’t have to do any kind of prepayment
Mahalo for the advice.
-Scott-
Hi Scott.
Glad that worked out for you and thanks for letting us know.
Aloha.
Don’t rent from Fox Kahului airport. They rented my family a roach infested car. I wish I had looked at their Yelp page in advance – there are so many complaints about and photos of roaches in their cars from their customers that the roach should be their damn mascot. Worst product and customer service experience of my life.
I’m glad that you suggested that I look for alternative car rental sources and discounts to save money. I’ll try to protect myself against damage and dirt fees so that I won’t be charged in excess. I think determining the grace period of the contract will help me a lot when I’m about to return it so I’ll be sure to look for those when looking for a car to rent.
After reading this I can easily book a car rental in Hawaii. Keep up this good work. Thanks.
I rented a car from Turo on my trip to Maui. Would never find a better deal from the rental companies. Basically people rent out their own cars, like Airbnb but with cars.
Scouted rental car prices for the first two weeks in Dec. So happy to find your site, the Discount Hawaii Car Rental tip is great. $100 cheaper than Costco or Kayak, who had hazy cancellation details. Will keep checking to see if I can score a deal, but I’m happy! Money saved can go to another excursion 🙂
Thanks!
Hi Rencha.
So glad we were able to be of help!
Aloha.
Very nice blog and really great services Beat Of Hawaii.
Best deals on Maui is https://kimosrentacar.com/ I have been renting from them a few times a years and they give great discounts for repeat customers and best part your rental car is in parking lot at airport, no waiting for shuttle buses! By far the best deals, customer service and easy to rent!!!
Sorry Laurie.
BUYER BEWARE!
Kimos simply does not have good reviews. Also a regular on TripAdvisor suggested it appears that some of their positive reviews may be fake.
Yelp examples found here: https://www.yelp.com/biz/kimos-rent-a-car-kahului-2.
TripAdvisor here: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g29220-i86-k7230759-Kimo_s_Rent_a_Car-Maui_Hawaii.html
Facebook: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g29220-i86-k7230759-Kimo_s_Rent_a_Car-Maui_Hawaii.html
Aloha.
I think they are great for people who just need a car, nothing fancy. If you are someone who is doing a lot of outdoor activities and not there to impress anyone Kimo’s is the best. I have been using them for years and have never had an issue.
I went to Crusin Maui because I read some positive Yelp reviews. Seems like a small local rental company and they rent beach chairs, coolers and other stuff. Their prices seem the best and they communicate very well because prices aren’t on their website http://cruisinmauirentacar.com/.
I definitely second knowing your insurance needs. You never know what’s going to happen on the island. Better to be safe.