COVID-19 Impact on Car Rental Rates in Hawaii (Historic Low Rates Now Much Higher)
May 15, 2021, 5:01 pm
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Hawai'i car rentals
Whoever you fly to Hawaii, make sure you got a car lined up. Anyone showing Monday HNL w/o a reservation is in for a surprise...
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; May 16, 2021 at 4:07 am Reason: merged with existing thread
May 15, 2021, 8:06 pm
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Already happening, according to other media sources. In fact, on Maui, there were reports of a local who was buying up used cars as fast as possible, and renting them out. Last I heard he had a fleet of 20 or 25, and they were much, much cheaper than the standard rental car rates, and booked solid.
May 16, 2021, 5:24 am
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I was able to book a minivan on Turo from 5/17 thru 5/20 near HNL for $350. It's slim pickin's but keep checking as new cars are coming on line.
May 16, 2021, 6:58 am
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Already happening, according to other media sources. In fact, on Maui, there were reports of a local who was buying up used cars as fast as possible, and renting them out. Last I heard he had a fleet of 20 or 25, and they were much, much cheaper than the standard rental car rates, and booked solid.
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May 19, 2021, 9:08 pm
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Heading to Ogg next week. Made car reservation through Costco months ago at a decent rate with Budget. I’m nervous about availability of vehicle upon arrival, despite being assured by reservations agent that it shouldn’t be a problem (called twice now to confirm). Any recent experiences/data points by anyone on not getting rental despite reservation ?
May 20, 2021, 2:10 am
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Do pre-paid reservations have a better chance of being honoured? I have seen a good rate with Avis/BA but would have to pay upfront.
May 20, 2021, 7:49 am
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I reserved a minivan months prior to my trip - not sure what I would do if they don't have one and want to "upgrade" me to a convertible or something... I need a 6 - seater.
May 20, 2021, 12:52 pm
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From everything that I have seen and heard from friends, if you have a reservation you don't have to worry. Other than a few reports of having to wait, there have been few issues. The big thing with rentals currently is actually finding a vehicle to rent and then the cost of such rental when you do.
May 21, 2021, 6:25 am
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Heading to Ogg next week. Made car reservation through Costco months ago at a decent rate with Budget. I’m nervous about availability of vehicle upon arrival, despite being assured by reservations agent that it shouldn’t be a problem (called twice now to confirm). Any recent experiences/data points by anyone on not getting rental despite reservation ?
May 22, 2021, 8:00 am
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Are rental car prices still that bad? I just booked at National on Kauai for $40/day
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; May 22, 2021 at 9:46 am Reason: moved from "shipping car" thread as this line of discussion is more topical here
May 22, 2021, 8:24 am
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May 22, 2021, 9:47 am
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Corporate leisure rates seem normal to me at the big three provided there is availability. Booked 3 months ago for June for a full size at around $200-$300 a week taxes included at big three.
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; May 22, 2021 at 2:07 pm Reason: moved from "shipping car" thread as this line of discussion is more topical here
May 22, 2021, 9:58 am
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