Renting Cars In Hawaii
Feb 9, 2011, 10:04 pm
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Renting Cars In Hawaii
Hi We will be in Honululu (Wakiki) and would like to rent a car for a day where do you recommend. Should we return it the same day.
When we go the Maui, we would also like to rent a car, do you think we need a car for the full week. Anybody know how much it cost from the airport (OGG) to Westin Kaanapali?
We will be arriving on Sunday but will be dropping off someone to the airport on Thursday, wasn't sure if we should keep the car for a week or return it on Thursday. The only thing is that we will need to get transportation back to the Westin.
When we go the Maui, we would also like to rent a car, do you think we need a car for the full week. Anybody know how much it cost from the airport (OGG) to Westin Kaanapali?
We will be arriving on Sunday but will be dropping off someone to the airport on Thursday, wasn't sure if we should keep the car for a week or return it on Thursday. The only thing is that we will need to get transportation back to the Westin.
Feb 9, 2011, 10:16 pm
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Hi We will be in Honululu (Wakiki) and would like to rent a car for a day where do you recommend. Should we return it the same day.
When we go the Maui, we would also like to rent a car, do you think we need a car for the full week. Anybody know how much it cost from the airport (OGG) to Westin Kaanapali?
We will be arriving on Sunday but will be dropping off someone to the airport on Thursday, wasn't sure if we should keep the car for a week or return it on Thursday. The only thing is that we will need to get transportation back to the Westin.
When we go the Maui, we would also like to rent a car, do you think we need a car for the full week. Anybody know how much it cost from the airport (OGG) to Westin Kaanapali?
We will be arriving on Sunday but will be dropping off someone to the airport on Thursday, wasn't sure if we should keep the car for a week or return it on Thursday. The only thing is that we will need to get transportation back to the Westin.
For Honolulu, you can get away without a car, but be sure to do one day rentals (search this forum for tips) to get outside of Waikiki.
Apr 10, 2011, 4:50 am
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Car rental companies usually give a price break if you rent for 5 days or more so it might actually cost you more money to rent for 4 days. A car rental in Maui is essential, IMO. It'll cost you more in taxis than you'll have paid to rent a car.
I always book Alamo through Costco and use a $30 discount coupon off a weekly fare. In addition to good rates, you also get one free additional driver.
If you don't belong to Costco, Entertainment also offers some decent fares, but you won't get the free driver.
I always book Alamo through Costco and use a $30 discount coupon off a weekly fare. In addition to good rates, you also get one free additional driver.
If you don't belong to Costco, Entertainment also offers some decent fares, but you won't get the free driver.
Apr 10, 2011, 7:21 am
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Car rental companies usually give a price break if you rent for 5 days or more so it might actually cost you more money to rent for 4 days. A car rental in Maui is essential, IMO. It'll cost you more in taxis than you'll have paid to rent a car.
I always book Alamo through Costco and use a $30 discount coupon off a weekly fare. In addition to good rates, you also get one free additional driver.
If you don't belong to Costco, Entertainment also offers some decent fares, but you won't get the free driver.
I always book Alamo through Costco and use a $30 discount coupon off a weekly fare. In addition to good rates, you also get one free additional driver.
If you don't belong to Costco, Entertainment also offers some decent fares, but you won't get the free driver.
I usually book through Costco also. I am going to Maui in May for 13 days and I got a full size car with free extra driver for a total of $229 including taxes.
Apr 10, 2011, 7:14 pm
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And use my #1 car rental tip for Maui - keep checking the price after you reserve. It often goes down, and you can re-reserve at the lower price at no cost to you. I have saved hundreds of $$ doing this.
Apr 10, 2011, 11:17 pm
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Apr 11, 2011, 5:56 am
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FYI, if I can find a cheaper rate or a better discount coupon, I bring up my old reservation and modify it. No need to cancel and re-book a new one every time you save a few bucks. That way you still have the same reservation number.
Apr 11, 2011, 2:48 pm
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Has anyone tried www.discounthawaiicarrental.com for their rent a car? Will be in Waikiki & Maui in May. Are there any "must sees"?? Don't want to get stuck in a tourist trap. Any input would be appreciated.
Apr 11, 2011, 7:10 pm
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Has anyone tried www.discounthawaiicarrental.com for their rent a car? Will be in Waikiki & Maui in May. Are there any "must sees"?? Don't want to get stuck in a tourist trap. Any input would be appreciated.
Apr 16, 2011, 10:59 am
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Got a great deal
I just checked enterprise and alamo and got a great price for a full size car for the week in Maui. Prices do flucuate alot, started out at $294 for a full then went to a midsize for $176 now back to full size for $111
May 26, 2011, 9:13 am
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Costco car rentals
I have a Costco membership valid through July. I only got it for a great deal on a TV; since I live alone and don't buy most items they sell, it's not worth renewing my membership.
I'd like to rent a car in August for the Big Island.
So my question is whether my Costco membership needs to be valid when I pick the car up, or is it enough that my Costco membership is valid now, when I make the reservation.
Of course, I can still consider other cheap options too (Priceline or Discount Hawaii Car Rental).