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Honolulu, O'ahu, HI, United States
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| Pick-up location | Honolulu |
|---|---|
| Hire locations | 58 |
| Airport locations | 20 |
Cheap car hire in Honolulu
| £438/day | Convertible |
Honolulu car hire reviews and directory
Alamo
Locations in Honolulu
1778 Ala Moana Blvd+1 808 947 6112
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3055 N Nimitz Hwy+1 844 913 0736
| Monday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
2.0 Mediocre25 Apr 2021
Pros: The car was beat up, trashed, not cleaned, not covid friendly.Cons: A car that was cleaned and had working doors.
8.0 Excellent27 Mar 2021
Pros: YepCons: Long lines at check in, waited till next day to get car
10.0 Excellent26 Mar 2021
Pros: Staff was great at both pickup and drop off!
4.0 Okay9 Mar 2021
Pros: The drop off was very easy.Cons: The car was very dirty at pick up. As if the vehicle is was not cleaned after the last guest. Very disappointing when paying for a vehicle of that type.
10.0 Excellent14 Feb 2021
Pros: It was exactly what we needed!
10.0 Excellent9 Feb 2021
Pros: Yes, everyone from the agents behind the check-in desk, the nice ladies at the check out shacks & the return fellows were courteous & professional.Cons: Everything was really great. Really!
10.0 Excellent4 Jan 2021
Pros: Ease of getting to the site, getting the car and the car was great.Cons: Nothing
10.0 Excellent22 Dec 2020
Cons: I liked the “quick” check in process. Great service
10.0 Excellent14 Dec 2020
Pros: Friendly staffCons: More attention on cleaning
10.0 Excellent11 Dec 2020
Pros: The rental rate attendant's courtesyCons: Shuttle was late. More shuttle stops would be good.
Enterprise![agency]()
8.4 Excellent (182 reviews)
12 locations in Honolulu
Enterprise
Locations in Honolulu
1221 Kapiolani Blvd+1 808 979 2600
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1314 N King St+1 808 599 2677
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1778 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 202+1 808 979 2600
| Monday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
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| Wednesday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
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| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
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1951 E West Rd Rm 118+1 808 943 1807
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201 Beach Walk+1 808 489 9133
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2169 Kalia Rd+1 808 923 2065
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2500 Kuhio Ave+1 808 450 2747
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2552 Kalakaua Ave+1 808 926 4149
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3255 Aolele St+1 844 913 0737
| Monday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
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445 Seaside Ave., Ste. 3c+1 808 922 0090
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609 Ahua St+1 808 836 7722
| Monday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
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677 Ala Moana Blvd+1 808 536 1555
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8.0 Excellent13 May 2021
Pros: Ya they were very friendly.Cons: To have a shuttle from airport.Maybe need more help so can go faster instead of waiting so long. Even drop off took long before we could leave.
10.0 Excellent1 May 2021
Pros: I was extremely impressed with the customer service of Megan Long at the Ahua office. She resolved my rental problem by going above and beyond in getting me into a rental car.
10.0 Excellent29 Apr 2021
Cons: Great staff. Got upgraded from a sub-compact to a convertible on my wife’s 50th (without mentioning it). Note: this probably won’t happen to you. That aside, they got us in and out in no time, took COVID protocols seriously. I could not have asked for a better experience.
6.0 Good23 Apr 2021
Cons: Enterprise tried - twice - to charge us for a second driver after assuring us - three times - that there would no charge if the second driver is the renter's spouse and both drivers are on the same insurance policy. Before traveling, we called the rental office to ask if there would be a second-driver charge. We were assured by Megan there would not be. When we picked up the car, Megan assisted us, and assured us once again that there would be no second-driver charge. However, the rental agreement (which we did not review adequately in real time) showed a $435 second-driver charge. We called the rental office to find out what went wrong. Megan was not in, but Jill (the rental-office manager) apologized and assured us that the charge was being removed from our rental agreement. When we returned the car, the final rental agreement/credit card charge once again included the second-driver charge. We complained, and received an adjustment on the spot. But Enterprise's behavior was incompetent at best and blatantly dishonest at worst.
10.0 Excellent23 Apr 2021
Pros: Easy and fastCons: Specify that this IS NOT the Enterprise at the Honolulu airport. I searched for car rental at the airport and this location came up. There’s 2 Enterprises near the airport. One is the official location with a shuttle, this one was off site and required a cab/Uber/Lyft. Was not happy to discover this after a long travel day.
2.0 Mediocre5 Apr 2021
Pros: NothingCons: Prices ..... Why is the prices SKY ROCKETING SMH IN A PANDEMIC
2.0 Mediocre30 Mar 2021
Cons: Place was closed.
8.0 Excellent30 Mar 2021
Pros: Loved the car. Easy pick up.
6.0 Good4 Jan 2021
Pros: Pickup counter staff was excellent and efficient.Cons: Counter was closed when returning the car and we were never notified to return to a different location at any point. It made for a VERY frustrating experience.
8.0 Excellent1 Jan 2021
Cons: Crazy pickup line over an hour Car not very clean but happy to get one in covid Price amazing
Thrifty
Locations in Honolulu
2424 Kalakaua Avenue+1 808 971 3535
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
3179 North Nimitz Highway+1 877 283 0898
| Monday | 04:30 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 04:30 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 04:30 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 04:30 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 04:30 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 04:30 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 04:30 - 23:59 |
2.0 Mediocre17 May 2021
Pros: Car was goodCons: Had to take a cab from the airport after waiting 45 minutes for thrifty shuttle. Awful
6.0 Good16 May 2021
Cons: Only 2.5 employees writing up contracts, it took about 50 minutes to get the car
4.0 Okay14 May 2021
Pros: Staff was good. Drop off was easy.Cons: Pickup was atrociously long. Car was dirty inside and out. Still dont have a receipt and have been charged an additional $174??
10.0 Excellent14 May 2021
Pros: My flight got in late at night. I usually use Enterprise but the airport branch was closed so I took a risk and booked Thrifty. I'm glad it panned out. The staff member was efficient and kind. I feel like given the rental car shortage in Hawaii the price was reasonable. Pick up and drop off was a breeze.Cons: When we came to drop off the car, since the lot is both Dollar and Thrifty I wasn't 100% sure where I was supposed to park because all of the signs say Dollar. An un-uniformed man motioned for me to park in a spot then wandered off. Once we unloaded the car he popped back up, collected our rental contract and keys and sent us to the shuttle line. Overall 4.9 out of 5.
8.0 Excellent12 May 2021
Pros: Very smooth and quick returnCons: Not very clear about location; should be more clear it is not at the airport
10.0 Excellent9 May 2021
Pros: Friendly staff, quick in and out process.Cons: Nothing that I can think of.
8.0 Excellent6 May 2021
Pros: Staff was friendly! Car was great!Cons: Please let me know about the security deposit before arriving I was unprepared and didn’t know!
4.0 Okay5 May 2021
Cons: The wait for pick up was AWFUL. An hour to get the car. No sense of urgency from staff and they were not apologetic for the long wait. The long wait was not unique to the day I picked up because when I returned the following day to drop off the car the lines were just as long.
6.0 Good3 May 2021
Pros: Staff did the best they could in a difficult situation where there were not enough cars. Drop-off was super easy.Cons: Pickup was nightmarish. Waited in line for 1 hour and no car available until 2 hours later. Location is not ideal to say the least.
4.0 Okay1 May 2021
Pros: Awful. Had to pay extra 400 dollarsCons: Everything
Hertz
Locations in Honolulu
1525 Rycroft Street+1 808 942 5626
| Monday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
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1777 Ala Moana Boulevard+1 808 951 0818
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205 Lewers Street+1 808 922 3331
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2424 Kalakaua Ave+1 808 971 3535
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
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2552 Kalakaua Ave+1 808 921 2140
| Monday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
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300 Rodgers Blvd+1 808 837 7100
| Monday | 06:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 06:00 - 23:59 |
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3365 Koapaka Street+1 808 836 1763
| Monday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
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| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
4.0 Okay8 May 2021
Pros: It was cleanCons: Our license had expired and the car ended up getting towed. Hertz was very slow to respond and hard to reach in terms of how to fix the problem of belongings locked away in the car.
10.0 Excellent25 Apr 2021
Pros: GreatCons: Paid 3 tikes as much as at airport but the ease of picking up and returning was worth it
10.0 Excellent23 Apr 2021
Pros: Excellent customer service! Stephen (sp) was so helpful and friendly. He helped out so much when we picked up and dropped off the car! Great experience!Cons: Didn't realize that the pickup area was not on the airport so we had to walk a mile with our luggage. Maybe you could put on there that it is not on the airport.
2.0 Mediocre21 Apr 2021
Pros: Drop off was off Airport with no transportCons: Unclear how to pick up vehicle
8.0 Excellent20 Apr 2021
Pros: Our pick-up location was near the airport but not considered on the airport; therefore we were able to get the car for a more reasonable price.
10.0 Excellent17 Apr 2021
Cons: Service was excellent!
2.0 Mediocre15 Apr 2021
Pros: NothingCons: It was a disaster. The flight was delayed. I called as soon as we landed. The Hertz office was closed. I went to the office as soon as they opened the next day. My car was not available, and no other car was available. I spent half a day searching for another car and finally ended up renting from Enterprise. Of course Kayak was no help. I will never uses Kayak or Hertz again in my travels.
10.0 Excellent15 Apr 2021
Pros: Great customer service!
10.0 Excellent2 Apr 2021
Pros: Staff is really friendly and upgrade our car.Cons: We don't notice that the pick up area is not in the airport, which is different to the arrow sign of Hertz Rental location. So we took uber to the real location where we thought it is far away from airport because the staff in the airport told us need to take ~10 mins by car. however, it only took least than 3 mins, even uber driver is surprised to the distance and asking us why we need to took a uber for this short distance.
4.0 Okay2 Apr 2021
Pros: No shuttle, long checking procedureCons: Need to have shuttle, need more orangized
Dollar
Locations in Honolulu
1777 Ala Moana Blvd+1 808 951 0818
| Monday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
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2055 Kalia Road+1 866 434 2226
| Monday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
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2300 Kalakaua Avenue+1 866 434 2226
| Monday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
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| Sunday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
2424 Kalakaua Avenue+1 808 971 3535
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
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2552 Kalakaua Ave+1 866 434 2226
| Monday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
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3179 North Nimitz Highway+1 866 434 2226
| Monday | 04:30 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 04:30 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 04:30 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 04:30 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 04:30 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 04:30 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 04:30 - 23:59 |
10.0 Excellent16 May 2021
Pros: Great staff, low wait times during pick up. Easy in and out in Waikiki without the airport hassle.
8.0 Excellent10 May 2021
Cons: Took over about an hour for pick up
6.0 Good5 May 2021
Cons: We waited 3 hours total in line for the car rental pickup
6.0 Good26 Apr 2021
Pros: Checkin and getting the car was fairly easy and quickCons: There wasn’t a shuttle from the airport to this rental location. Having to use an Uber from the airport was expensive. Also the key fob had many issues. May have been the batteries in the key but they tried to teach how to use the key fob when I returned as if I didn’t understand how to drive a keyless/push to start vehicle.
2.0 Mediocre20 Apr 2021
Cons: Pickup was insanely long. Hot sun and line out the door. Took an hour. Had ordered a small SUV and was given an Impala for same price, which was ridiculous anyway at $150/day.
8.0 Excellent19 Apr 2021
Cons: The vehicle did not have any windshield washer fluid in it and the windshield was really dirty.
4.0 Okay14 Apr 2021
Pros: Drop off was easy and the shuttle was convenientCons: Car pickup took over an hour, battery died without anything (ie lights) being left on, ridiculously high prices for the week we visited
2.0 Mediocre4 Apr 2021
Cons: Drop off was great ... fast, friendly and helpful. Pick up was a mess. Long lines, unorganized, people upset and cutting line, people cutting to front not asked to go back line so then other people decide to cut. Probably 20 or more in line and only 1 to two people checking us in. When I finally made it attendant wasn’t very nice and they didn’t have car I reserved, said it would be a long wait. She said she would give me a higher priced rental for same price..I took it and looked it up later, she had lied...it was a lower priced car. One of the worst customer services experiences I’ve ever had.
2.0 Mediocre2 Apr 2021
Pros: -Cons: Staff did not fix car problems properly - (car needEd windshield fluid & an oil change but they refused, & just put water instead. Also misleading discussion of pricing. A lot of pressure to upsell me. Staff Refused to adjust the reservation. I will never use dollar or thrifty again.
8.0 Excellent31 Mar 2021
Pros: Great price. Great location.Cons: I found a few fast food trash items left in the car from the previous users. Also, better driving directions to the rental office would have been very helpful. The entrance is located on a separate side street, not the street of the 'address'.
Advantage![agency]()
7.4 Good (568 reviews)
1 location in Honolulu
Advantage
Locations in Honolulu
300 Rodgers Blvd.+1 808 833 8361
| Monday | 06:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 06:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 06:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 06:00 - 23:59 |
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| Sunday | 06:00 - 23:59 |
6.0 Good23 Mar 2020
Pros: The car was nice. It performed well. A customer service person, after some work on the phone, help me fix two of the issues.Cons: The car was not completely clean, inside and out. But, the worst part, was that they rewarded me for spending more money - extending my rental - by almost doubling my daily rate. Also, they would not offer a weekly rate, even though I had the car for 8 days, because I initially started renting for only 4 days.
8.8 Excellent13 Feb 2020
Pros: Helpful, recommended upgrades which we chose to do.Cons: Pick-up wait was over 40 minutes, which happens but other company’s lines shifted faster or had less people. But grateful for the service, thank you!
4.4 Okay29 Jan 2020
Pros: Easy drop offCons: Really aggressive upsell attempts at pickup for better model, insurance, gas. Car was a worn out Kia Optima which felt like a big step down from the Camry pictured when I booked the car. I got the strong impression the agent gave us the worst car he had because we booked through Kayak and refused all the upsells
9.2 Excellent16 Dec 2019
Pros: Staff helpful in explaining billing, fuel cost options, insurance concerns
2.0 Mediocre30 Nov 2019
Pros: Nothing
10.0 Excellent29 Nov 2019
Pros: very easyCons: Not much
5.6 Okay2 Nov 2019
Pros: The girl who checked me in lied and said there were no cars available until my actual scheduled time and if she gave me a car 30 mins early then I would be charged an extra day. Then I went online and booked through Kayak and cancelled my previous reservations then suddenly there was a car available. Without apologizing for her mistake she goes and lied again and said, oh looks like the system just updated, now we have cars again.Cons: Hire more honest employees, and clearly disclosed all surchages. Also have shuttle to pick up at drop off location as it was extremely far having to walk from drop off area all the way back to lobby 2 in terminal 1.
3.6 Mediocre22 Oct 2019
Pros: Drop off was only positive part of experience. Will not rent again with this company.Cons: I reserved a compact or economy twice with advantage and both times got a full size or premium car. Both times they said they were upgrading me when I explicitly said that I preferred a small car. It’s not an upgrade if you are not giving the customer what they asked for. They were pushy about insurance on both occasions, very heavy sales approach.
9.6 Excellent21 Oct 2019
Pros: Staff was fast and helpful. Car was in great condition.Cons: I would probably request a different car if i was offered a camaro convertible ever again. Was like driving a boat with a huge nose.
2.0 Mediocre6 Oct 2019
Cons: Car had multiple dents and scratches, missing floor mats and had an odor.
Economy Rent a Car![agency]()
5.5 Okay (545 reviews)
1 location in Honolulu
Economy Rent a Car
Locations in Honolulu
4299 Lawehana Street+1 808 833 7575
4.0 Okay27 Apr 2021
Cons: The rental company is off airport by 15 minutes. You have to wait outside in the sun until they call your name to come into the office. It is not clear that they have limited hours for the shuttle and for pickup and drop off. I was told I could drop the car off before they opened at 8:00 a.m. and in fact this turned out not to be true. I dropped the car off anyway by parking it on the street and catching a taxi. This did however work. They accepted the car even though they weren't happy. The car itself was fine and the price was fine. The experience with the agency was less than good
4.0 Okay20 Apr 2021
Cons: Car was beat up bad, pick up smooth but drop of was a rude kid inspecting car. I would not rent again from them
10.0 Excellent14 Apr 2021
Pros: Staff were nice & friendly, easy no hassle to pick up or drop off vehicle.
2.0 Mediocre12 Apr 2021
Pros: Did not like anything. I would never use them again.Cons: The car was dirty, the car registration was out of date and expired September 2020. The shuttle never came to the airport for over and hour and when we finally talked to them and said we needed a shuttle they hung up on us. Once we got to the rental car location there were 2 parties in front of us and we waited around 1.5 hours to get the keys because the admin process was so slow. The car was disgusting, ants crawled out of random places every time we were in the car. We wiped it down with alcohol wipes for Covid reasons and they were black. Absolutely horrible. They informed us if we didn’t accept their insurance policy if we were In a wreck they would refuse working with any other insurance and we had to pay everything. Rude, slow, dirty, illegal (car registration). I can’t believe Kayak allows people to book this company
2.0 Mediocre12 Apr 2021
Pros: Pickup vans seemed to run frequently.Cons: I had to switch vehicles because the original 8 year old 2013 Passat had multiple issues. Who tennis out cars that old? The second vehicle was better but still had almost 70,000 obviously hard miles on it. It was pretty beat up with a very worn interior. Maybe they also have great newer cars, but that was not my experience.
2.0 Mediocre8 Apr 2021
Pros: NothingCons: It’s a scam! The rental company charged me an extra amount and they said nasty words when I called to ask about additional charge!!
2.0 Mediocre8 Apr 2021
Pros: Worst experience renting a car in my 40 years of driving. Would highly recommend going anyplace else no matter how much more expensive it is . This place should be removed from your websiteCons: Everything from the shuttle (which takes an hour) to the car itself. To the lack of customer service I don’t know where to begin. Just stay away I wish I would have
6.0 Good1 Apr 2021
Pros: I had a 8:00 a.m. flight and the company shuttle did not start until 8:00 a.m.. The only alternative was to take an Uber to the airport. Suggest this be revealed before booking.Cons: The process fir picking up the car was slow. Also, the gas was a 7/8th of a tank, even though I was instructed to bring the car back full.
4.0 Okay23 Mar 2021
Pros: The lady that helped us when we picked up the van was helpful and friendly.Cons: The location of the lot was not ideal. There was a shuttle to and from the airport during business hours, but we had to find our own transportation on our return flight in the morning. Our van was older 75,000+ miles, dingy, and smelly. When we returned it, we were charged a cleaning fee for sand and food in the vehicle. Yes there was sand from our week of stay and play in Hawaii, but again the van wasn’t that clean to start with. I’m wasn’t aware of food left in the vehicle. There were a couple of empty fountain drink cups and a couple unopened plastic bottles of water and Gatorade that we thought someone could use since we couldn’t take them through airport security. When I called to ask about the charges ($52) the guy I talked to said they were for cleaning, but then said I should be thankful they weren’t higher and was defensive and rude about it. I didn’t think there was an excessive amount of sand, but if that’s their policy I would have liked to have known beforehand. I’ve rented cars in Hawaii before and haven’t had a problem. Our friends rented from Hertz and had at least as much sand if not more in their vehicle and weren’t charged, and they are located right at the airport. So beware, their prices are good, but you get what you pay for, and it might end up costing you more.
4.0 Okay20 Mar 2021
Cons: Newer cars. Better Renting experience, better selection
National
Locations in Honolulu
2005 Kalia Rd+1 808 955 3757
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
2255 Kuhio Ave+1 808 973 7200
| Monday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Tuesday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Wednesday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
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300 Rodgers Blvd+1 844 913 0738
| Monday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
10.0 Excellent18 Apr 2021
Pros: Excellent staff. Nice choice of cars.
7.2 Good18 Feb 2020
Pros: Drop off was greatCons: Line in terminal was interminable. Really bad service at pickup.
9.6 Excellent22 Jan 2020
Pros: Pickup and drop off was easy and people friendly. Pick up area was tricky to find.Cons: I reserved an intermediate sedan and they tried to give me a compact car. Should stick to size reserved. But was quick to correct it so we had no issues.
7.6 Good5 Jan 2020
Cons: So many add-on fees really drove up the total cost.
10.0 Excellent26 Dec 2019
Pros: Staff was very friendly, both at pick up and drop off. Very efficient, little wait to pick up. Car was in good shape and easy to pick up and drive out.Cons: Interior of car could have been a bit cleaner (one or two spots needed a wipe with a damp napkin) but nothing egregious.
10.0 Excellent13 Jul 2019
Pros: Staff at both the desk and up in the rental garage were awesome. We received an amazing upgrade which enhanced our day's driving experience!Cons: The car's service light went on for Oil Chage almost immediately after we left with the car and by the time we returned in the afternoon the Add Engine Oil light was on, so while it didn't really impact our drive, I was a little worried by the time we got back.
8.0 Excellent27 Jun 2019
Pros: Staff was friendly, car was fine. Speakers for the radio were a little blown out - would fade-away then get loud again. Overall a good place to rent from.
10.0 Excellent29 May 2019
Pros: Everyone was great. Very helpful and got the car quickly
10.0 Excellent28 Apr 2019
Pros: Quick pickup and drop off. Great clean car!
8.4 Excellent9 Feb 2019
Pros: Staff courteous and not pushy. They has the two car seats that we reserved. Drop off was a breeze.
Sixt![Sixt]()
7.9 Good (57 reviews)
1 location in Honolulu
Sixt
Locations in Honolulu
300 Rodgers Blvd+1 888 749 8227
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
8.0 Excellent16 May 2021
Pros: No wait/ line to get to talk to a representative and get our car.Cons: Because of a Covid issue our flight was delayed 24 hours. Sixth gave our original car away and we had to get a minivan instead which was not what we paid for. They also would not refund us for the day which we did not have the car so we still had ended up having to pay the total price.
10.0 Excellent13 May 2021
Pros: Staff at check out counter (Memory) and checking in (Suzanne) were helpful, friendly, and efficient. I hadn't rented from Sixt before but they had the best rate for the time/location and the experience was similar to other companies we have rented from.
6.0 Good13 May 2021
Pros: Drop off was confusing at the Honolulu airport. I’m glad I dropped off my wife and the 6 suitcases we had at the terminal. There was no shuttle or check in attendant at the drop off. I had a difficult time finding the pick up area where I rented the vehicle.Cons: A shuttle bus and a employee at the drop off area!
10.0 Excellent9 May 2021
Pros: Staff was very friendly
10.0 Excellent5 May 2021
Pros: Lucille was great
2.0 Mediocre1 May 2021
Pros: It was nice to pick up at the airportCons: Our van was not cleaned before we got it. We had trouble with ants the entire time. It was horrible.
10.0 Excellent25 Apr 2021
Pros: Fast service, great value, easy drop off
2.0 Mediocre17 Apr 2021
Pros: Staff was friendly but they would not give me a car without me first talking to their customer service 800 number and their customer service line was closed until the following day. My family and I needed a car so we went with Budget.Cons: Everything. They have not given me my money back yet, but the person at the desk said they would.
10.0 Excellent15 Apr 2021
Pros: The staff was exceptional. Natasha did an outstanding job getting us on our way.
10.0 Excellent12 Apr 2021
Pros: Roelen C was very helpful and a great communicator. He gave us the best customer service I’ve ever experienced at a car rental place. He was able to help us quickly and answer all of our questions. We were worried this would be a nightmarish process but Roelen made it an easy and pleasant experience. We appreciate all of his help!Cons: Have more employees like Roelen!
Avis
Locations in Honolulu
2255 Kalakaua Ave+1 808 922 1018
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
2330 Kalakaua Avenue+1 808 672 2378
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
2570 Kalakaua Avenue+1 808 922 2004
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
300 Rodgers Boulevard+1 808 834 5536
| Monday | 04:00 - 23:00 |
| Tuesday | 04:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 04:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 04:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 04:00 - 23:00 |
| Saturday | 04:00 - 23:00 |
| Sunday | 04:00 - 23:00 |
10.0 Excellent6 Apr 2021
Cons: Everything was great
4.0 Okay3 Jan 2021
Pros: Size of vehicleCons: We rented a Chrysler Pacifica for Two weeks in Hawaii. The air conditioner worked intermittently which was very inconvenient when traveling with a family of six.
2.0 Mediocre8 Dec 2020
Cons: No Avis location at that address!!!
2.4 Mediocre27 Jun 2020
Cons: Clean smoke free car more than one agent checking customers
8.0 Excellent17 Nov 2019
Pros: Friendly, quick pick-up/drop offCons: First car smelled bad and I had to switch. I also was upgraded to car but that car (jeep wrangler) had no charger for cell phone or bluetooth. So it was a nicer car but with less amenities.
6.4 Good8 Sep 2019
Pros: The drop off was easy and quick. The car was clean for the most part. Drove fine.Cons: When we arrived to pick up the car we waited in line for the desk for an hour. Then we went upstairs and proceeded to wait another one hour 45 minutes. So altogether we waited 2 hours 45 minutes. And the waiting area was 90 degrees because it was outside.
6.4 Good24 Aug 2019
Pros: Staff at drop off was very helpfulCons: Customer service at pickup was grumpy and not very helpful
5.6 Okay16 Jul 2019
Pros: easy drop off and pick upCons: cost was much higher than what was quoted
6.4 Good8 Jul 2019
Pros: The young man at the Avis counter made every effort to make a bad situation better after we were told that we could not have the car that we had a confirmation for and that we had actually reserved a smaller car. He said that we would have to take it up with KAYAK in order to get it resolved.Cons: KAYAK and Avis need to interact better to be sure that he car that is reserved on the KAYAK site is what you will get and pay for when the car is rented and picked up.
4.0 Okay11 Dec 2018
Not like the old AvisCons: I cheated on Hertz to give Avis a try. Boy was that a mistake. At one point they were equally competitive in quality, service, pricing and reputation. That sure has changed. Someone at Hertz at the executive level has created a superior culture and Avis’s went DOWNHILL badly. With Avis, the grass isn’t greener on this side of the fence.
Budget
Locations in Honolulu
2330 Kalakaua Avenue+1 808 672 2368
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
2570 Kalakaua+1 808 922 5077
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
300 Rodgers Boulevard+1 808 836 1700
| Monday | 04:00 - 23:00 |
| Tuesday | 04:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 04:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 04:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 04:00 - 23:00 |
| Saturday | 04:00 - 23:00 |
| Sunday | 04:00 - 23:00 |
2.0 Mediocre28 Apr 2021
Cons: Budget have us a car with bad brakes. We paid extra for a nicer car but instead had a scary car that sounded like a rust bucket every time I tapped the brakes. Will never let this happen to me in again.
6.0 Good26 Apr 2021
Cons: The check in process. The agent seemed flustered and not really sure how to process some things.
10.0 Excellent8 Feb 2020
Cons: Easy pick up/drop off. Cheaper at the airport than in the city.
8.0 Excellent12 Nov 2019
Pros: Good price. Easy drop off.Cons: Long wait for pick up.
8.0 Excellent29 Oct 2019
Pros: 3rd party insurances being added.Cons: Let budget offer their own insurance not allianz
8.8 Excellent11 Oct 2019
Pros: Yes, very helpful.Cons: Car cleaner!
3.2 Mediocre14 Sep 2019
Cons: The car wasnt washed and clearly there was serious amount of dust on dashboard. Tire pressure was also low. Overall, I dont recommend this company.
6.0 Good10 Sep 2019
Pros: Staff was friendly and helpfulCons: Rates could’ve been lower, over priced for a vehicle.
6.0 Good12 Jul 2019
Cons: Paid $27 per day for insurance. I paid $18 online and Budget employee said it doesn’t cover their car and not showing to him. Where did my $18 go? Why it don’t cover my car i rented?
3.2 Mediocre14 Apr 2019
Pros: No fast track. Long lines. Smaller car than requested.Cons: Use fast track.
Ace
Locations in Honolulu
2929 Koapaka Street+1 808 347 2886
| Monday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
410 Atkinson Drive+1 808 374 2137
| Monday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
6.4 Good22 Mar 2020
Pros: The staffCons: I had a vehicle with an expired tag and got pulled over multiple times, Was not able to use the car as much because I was afraid to get pulled over. I was not able to get ahold of the facility to exchange the vehicle
2.4 Mediocre18 Nov 2019
Pros: Price was good.Cons: I had rented a minivan 2 weeks before my vacation. When I arrived to pick up my rental vehicle they did not have the minivan I rented. Instead they tried to give me a small suv that did not have enough room for my family. They did compromise and rented me a 16 passenger van. For the same price. The thing was a beast. It was very uncomfortable but I didn’t want to deal with getting another vehicle and just sucked it up. Also the office seemed very unorganized and not costumer friendly. I will not be renting from this company again.
10.0 Excellent7 Oct 2019
Pros: The vehicle that we rented was exactly what we needed for our task at hand. Clean, roomy and a lot of cargo area for baggage!Cons: Hmmm...nothing really. Every aspect of the rental went well, just make sure to read the contract thoroughly before signing!
10.0 Excellent9 Sep 2019
Pros: The staff was very friendly, we called as soon as we got our bags and the shuttle picked us up quickly. Drop off was simple as well. Very happy with vehicle we received as well!!
6.0 Good4 Sep 2019
Pros: Staff had excellent behavior and attitudeCons: Blinker was broken from day 1. Got pulled over from HPD twice out of the 10 days I had the van. There was also a lot of cockroaches crawling over the floors and chairs. We bought food from a Okazuya spending $150 for 8 people. By the time we arrived at the beach to eat our food, we had to throw it a
5.6 Okay18 Aug 2019
Cons: Shuttle hours to terminal weren’t convenient. Got accused of parking the car into a curb when I dropped the car off when they sent me the invoice. Prices are cheap but you pay for what you get.
10.0 Excellent3 Jul 2019
Pros: Staff was friendly and helpful.Cons: I have children so keeping them close was important because the location is not very good. It is very crowded with other businesses and has very little safe waiting areas. Other than that, everything was great.
2.0 Mediocre13 May 2019
Pros: Staff was friendly.Cons: Given a van that had the check engine light on and no AC in rear portion of van, no other vans available. Had to come back on next day to get second van. After shopping and opening up rear door it would not close and appeared to be about ready to fall off. Had to take back for van #3. Bad all around
8.8 Excellent25 Feb 2019
Cons: The people and the service were excellent. The quality of the van we rented could have been better. The refrigerant in the AC needed to be recharged, the driver's window needed attention and the horn did not work.
8.4 Excellent10 Feb 2019
Cons: Didn’t know they had shuttle so paid for taxi to pick car up. Windshield washer did not work. Wipers did.
Europcar
Locations in Honolulu
Please Go To The Advantage Counter+1 808 833 8361
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6 locations in Honolulu
Sunnycars
Locations in Honolulu
151 Kaiulani Ave
1778 Ala Moana Boulevard
2005 Kalia Road
2255 Kuhio Avenue 7
2912 Aolele Street
3055 N Nimitz Hwy
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1 location in Honolulu
A1 Rent A Car Hawaii
Locations in Honolulu
4299 Lawehana st.+1 808 833 7575
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Advance Car And Truck Rental
Locations in Honolulu
300 Rodgers Blvd+1 808 833 8361
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1 location in Honolulu
Eagle Rent A Car
Locations in Honolulu
818 Iwilei Road
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1 location in Honolulu
Easirent
Locations in Honolulu
Honolulu International Airport
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1 location in Honolulu
keddy by Europcar
Locations in Honolulu
300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu+1 808 833 8361
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1 location in Honolulu
Yesaway
Locations in Honolulu
2929 Koapaka st. Honolulu+1 808 437 9924
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
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| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
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2818 travellers who hired a car in Honolulu gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.4
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When to book a car hire in Honolulu
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Top tips for renting a car in Honolulu
- Ready to rent a car on your vacation to Honolulu? If you are traveling to Honolulu International Airport, you will find a wide range of car hire options, both on and off-site. If you want to rent a car directly from the airport, head to the hire offices, which are conveniently located next to the baggage claim at Terminal 1. Alternatively, there are booking desks on the ground level of the Terminal 2 in the Parking Garage. On the ground level of the airport, there is also a car hire shuttle stop in designated areas along the center median, outside of baggage claim areas.
- If you want the independence that comes with having your own set of wheels, avoid the slower public transport and less safe mopeds and rent a car in Honolulu. Park up on the coast and witness the natural beauty of Waikiki Beach, or take a road trip out to heights of the Diamond Head volcanic crater for a unique view of Honolulu.
- As a visitor of Honolulu, it’s best to steer clear of driving in the Waikiki Beach area, as this is the main tourist hotspot and is naturally very busy. Driving around the town is a lot like navigating through a city so you can expect a slow traffic and lots of pedestrians. You must also embrace the “spirit of Aloha,” as locals are very relaxed when it comes to driving on any Hawaiian roads. Drivers should remember to be polite and make space for merging cars, thanking other road users. Also, unless there’s an emergency, lay off the use of your horn.
- Rush hour in Honolulu starts early, as the busy weekday traffic hits from 5 am to 8 am. By the afternoon, rush hour goes from 3 pm to 6:30 pm ,when drivers are outbound. Try to avoid taking your car on the surface streets of downtown Honolulu and Waikiki, as these tend to be busy. You should also steer clear of the H-1 and H-2 Interstates, as well as Nimitz Highway/Ala Moana Boulevard, as traffic is heavy on these routes.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Honolulu for £31 or less
- Book your car hire in Honolulu at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate car hires in Honolulu are around 47% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about car rentals in Honolulu
Some car hire companies in Honolulu which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Thrifty, Dollar and Budget
On average a hire car in Honolulu costs £39 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Thrifty (£310/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Thrifty 3179 North Nimitz Highway 96819 (4 miles from the city centre).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Honolulu are National (9.1, 54 reviews), Alamo (8.7, 464 reviews), and Enterprise (8.6, 310 reviews).
The average price of fuel in Honolulu is £2.34 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £28 and £37, depending on the car size.
Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Honolulu.
Car hire companies onsite at Honolulu airport include Thrifty, Advance Car And Truck Rental, Dollar, Budget, Alamo, Avis, Hertz, Europcar, National and Ace.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Honolulu airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Dollar, Budget, Alamo, Avis, Hertz, Europcar and National.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Economy car hire in Honolulu costs £33 per day, on average.
A Full-size car hire in Honolulu costs £75 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Honolulu costs £29 per day, on average.
In Honolulu, cars are most frequently hired at Advance Car And Truck Rental 300 Rodgers Blvd (4 miles from city centre).
On average hiring a car in Honolulu costs £274 per week (£39 per day).
On average a car hire in Honolulu costs £1,176 per month (£39 per day).
If you’re looking to enjoy all the outdoor sights that Honolulu offers, then you must investigate renting either a midsize car or an SUV that can handle the winding coastal roads. You want to rent something that you feel completely comfortable in, as you may end up taking a tour of the whole of Oahu island. A midsize car with good trunk space is ideal. But, if you prefer to soak up the sun, then a convertible would be perfect.
Across the islands of Hawaii, the speed limits are notoriously low. The limits on the freeways are usually 55 to 60 mph. Thanks to Honolulu’s often narrow and winding highways, high-speed driving is not advised. On some roads even 30 mph is seen as too fast. Watch out for the 35-mph S-curve on the H-1 Interstate heading eastbound, between the 18 and 19 exits, as well as speed enforcement who often patrol in unmarked police cars.
Compared to mainland U.S., Honolulu has relatively high petrol prices. The average price of a gallon of petrol is $3.76. When you rent a car from Honolulu International Airport, it’s best to fill up at a local petrol station, away from the inflated prices of the airport pumps.
Honolulu is known to have some of the most expensive parking rates in the country. As expected, parking can be challenging in the tourist areas of Waikiki Beach; however, if you’re a savvy driver, then there are a few free parking areas to take advantage of. You can leave your car all day in Ala Moana as well as in the Waikiki Shell and Ala Wai Canal area, because of their free unlimited streetside parking. Elsewhere, there are 50 parking lots and garages in Honolulu, which can charge as little as $8 per day.