COVID-19 Impact on Car Rental Rates in Hawaii (Historic Low Rates Now Much Higher)
Jan 3, 2021, 9:39 pm
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COVID-19 Impact on Car Rental Rates in Hawaii (Historic Low Rates Now Much Higher)
About 3 or 4 months ago I reserved a midsize SUV for ~$950 for 4 weeks. Two weeks ago I canceled and rebooked for ~$750. Checked again tonight and rebooked for ~$550.
So recheck your rates if you're renting a car. We are visiting Maui but I'm sure all the islands are the same.
[EDITED on 2/18: Rates seems to back to "normal" now.]
So recheck your rates if you're renting a car. We are visiting Maui but I'm sure all the islands are the same.
[EDITED on 2/18: Rates seems to back to "normal" now.]
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Mar 26, 2021 at 1:43 pm Reason: updated thread title to reflect current conditions
Jan 3, 2021, 10:23 pm
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We're going to Maui in February and the best we can find, through Costco, is about $333 per week. What car rental agency are you using?
Jan 3, 2021, 11:27 pm
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I'm using my Chase UR points which gives us about a ~33% discount (which books via Expedia). But check Expedia, Dollar and Budget. But you may have to wait til a week or two out. Plus, Feb is a busier time than Jan. Good luck.
Jan 3, 2021, 11:49 pm
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Check Hertz We had a week long mid size rental over Thanksgiving for just a bit over $200.00.
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Jan 4, 2021, 1:48 am
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Check hotwire too. We had a rate via national this last 3 weeks (peak season) for ~$950. Shaved $400 and still got it from National.
Jan 4, 2021, 10:34 am
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Thanks for all your suggestions, we will check into the other options today
! We usually use Costco because a second driver has no fee, and we can easily cancel and rebook when a less expensive rate is available.
! We usually use Costco because a second driver has no fee, and we can easily cancel and rebook when a less expensive rate is available.
Jan 4, 2021, 1:12 pm
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Also check:
https://www.discounthawaiicarrental.com/en-us/
I’ve normally gotten the best rates with them.
https://www.discounthawaiicarrental.com/en-us/
I’ve normally gotten the best rates with them.
Jan 4, 2021, 4:18 pm
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Chech rules of various agencies.....some don't charge for spouse/domestic partner (both of you over 25) to be additional driver (AVIS).
Jan 4, 2021, 7:31 pm
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Spouse is free with most companies too.
Jan 4, 2021, 9:45 pm
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Don't you use autoslash?
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Jan 5, 2021, 8:45 am
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Jan 5, 2021, 7:33 pm
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I forgot what a wealth of information this group has been. Thanks again.
Jan 6, 2021, 6:14 am
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Join Thrifty Blue Chip loyalty program and spouse is free. They are shady though. For example they charged me a late fee of $16 per day in addition to the stated $9.99 for each extra day. As if they were running out of cars. If I had told them I was returning late they would have charged me a change fee. I never had either of these happen with National. National Emerald Club gives you family members and business associates free.
Jan 6, 2021, 5:03 pm
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Turo rates are rock bottom too in Hawaii. You can rent a Jeep through Turo for a fraction of what the traditional rental companies are charging.
Jan 6, 2021, 9:35 pm
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Thanks again for the help. Will join loyalty programs-no problem. Never heard of Turo. Just checked and they have great rates!