Originally Posted by
Mary2e
Didn't see this posted here, but I nearly went into shock when I saw the $84 fee charged at the HNL location for improvements to the rental buildings. I didn't notice it before when I moved here, but I also used points for several week rentals while waiting for my car to arrive.
I need to rent a car for a week, and the rates were pretty cheap - $125 for a mid size - then I saw the total of nearly $300 - a chunk of it the $84 fee.
I looked at local rentals, and their rates are much higher. I was cheaper to rent at the airport. If you can believe it.
It is unusual for a rental at HNL to be cheaper than off-airport rentals.
You must factor the cost of parking into the car rental. These charges can be as much as $50 or $60/night.
We rent a car for a day at the Budget/Avis booth in the International Market Place. Rent at 8am, use car, and return the car by parking it at the market place anytime before 8am the next day. There is a drop box for paperwork, keys, and parking ticket located in front of the security office for the market place. One day rental through Costco is ~ $67, including all fees and taxes.