Originally Posted by
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I'll be traveling here for leisure soon. It'll be my first time in Hawaii. Would you guys recommend paying a $70 difference for a luxury class vehicle from a midsize? I don't know how the status works with National since I just switched from Avis. If I don't like any of the luxury cars when I get there, will I still be able to pick out something else?
There is no reason to rent a luxury car in Hawai'i - it's just asking to waste money (gas is much more expensive) and if you get even slightly off the beaten path, a luxury car is not going to like the rougher roads, making a circle drive of Maui very difficult - not to mention the soft suspension will have everyone in the car hurling their breakfast if you drive to Hana.
You can upgrade to a convertible if you want something different, or a minivan/suv if you want something bigger (never leave any personal items of any kind visible in the car, especially true of a minivan/suv with lots of windows).