Hawaii - "affordable" rental car at HNL with kids?
jperiod
Mar 5, 12, 1:31 pm
Is there a significant discount getting a rental off-site as opposed to the airport? How does this work with kids, carseats, and shuttles? We'll have our car seat already with us.
Anyone done honolulu with kids and recommend a strategy for getting a rental car? Any particular company or location recommended for this situation?
RewardTraveler
Mar 5, 12, 1:40 pm
Is there a significant discount getting a rental off-site as opposed to the airport? How does this work with kids, carseats, and shuttles? We'll have our car seat already with us.
Anyone done honolulu with kids and recommend a strategy for getting a rental car? Any particular company or location recommended for this situation?
The "discount" is usually due to reduced fees and taxes, not necessarily from the rental agency. Price out a car and determine which fees/taxes are related to the airport to get an idea of the extra cost associated with renting at the airport.
I usually find the best rates with either http://www.discounthawaiicarrental.com or Priceline.
Ancien Maestro
Mar 5, 12, 9:21 pm
Used the above and www.costcotravel.com .. actually got a lower rate for cars at Costco .. the lower rate for minivans is from www.aloharents.com
sggolf
Mar 6, 12, 12:25 am
Check out the rates today...found Dollar website has a city special for HNL right now. $134.99 for fullsize car vs. rates of $275 on other vendors (not including $90-$100 in taxes and fees)..
nishimark
Mar 6, 12, 3:02 am
I don't know your plans, so maybe this doesn't apply. Are you sure you need a rental? If staying in Waikiki, you don't need one to get around, plus you'll likely have to pay for parking. If you want to get out of Waikiki for a day trip, you might want to consider renting for one day only.
Ancien Maestro
Mar 6, 12, 9:54 pm
Check out the rates today...found Dollar website has a city special for HNL right now. $134.99 for fullsize car vs. rates of $275 on other vendors (not including $90-$100 in taxes and fees)..
Concur that is a great week rate for HNL.. The lowest full size quote I got was $226 all in at Alamo.. Well, I guess your rate is before taxes and fees, so its about the same.