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Cheap deals on rental cars in Hawaii?

DoomsDave

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Anyone?

I know Florida had an AWESOME deal, $100 a week, egad, gadzooks, kooks and, well, you know . . . .

I can do research, but if you've got thoughts, let me know . . .

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

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Anyone?

I know Florida had an AWESOME deal, $100 a week, egad, gadzooks, kooks and, well, you know . . . .

I can do research, but if you've got thoughts, let me know . . .

Dave,

Are you heading to Hawaii?

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DoomsDave Grand Master

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Anyone?

I know Florida had an AWESOME deal, $100 a week, egad, gadzooks, kooks and, well, you know . . . .

I can do research, but if you've got thoughts, let me know . . .

Dave,

Are you heading to Hawaii?

Giving it some serious thought.

The Big Island, brah . . . .

To visit Bo, Jeff Marcus, and all the other palmarati

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

_Keith Grand Master

_Keith

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Anyone?

I know Florida had an AWESOME deal, $100 a week, egad, gadzooks, kooks and, well, you know . . . .

I can do research, but if you've got thoughts, let me know . . .

Dave,

Are you heading to Hawaii?

Giving it some serious thought.

The Big Island, brah . . . .

To visit Bo, Jeff Marcus, and all the other palmarati

Gotcha. I just saw the other thread. I have been a bit busy lately. Just now getting caught up.

In my post I sometimes express "my" opinion. Warning, it may differ from "your" opinion. If so, please do not feel insulted, just state your own if you wish. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or any other damages

bgl Grand Master

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Timing is probably pretty important. I know for a fact that there have been times (usually around some holiday or some major local event like the Merrie Monarch Festival here in Hilo the week after easter) when not a single rental car has been available on the Big Island. To point out the obvious - there's only a certain number of rental cars on any of the islands. Demand and supply will drive the prices much more than on the mainland where rental car companies can get cars from other markets. On occasion when we had to rent a car, we've found Enterprise to have pretty competitive prices, but it's probably a good idea to check all the major companies. Hertz, Avis, Budget, National, Thrifty and Alamo come to mind. They're all at the Hilo airport. Enterprise has an off-airport location. And a local company is Harper, also off-airport. Both of those are about 1.5-2 miles from the airport terminal.

Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm

 

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Timing is probably pretty important. I know for a fact that there have been times (usually around some holiday or some major local event like the Merrie Monarch Festival here in Hilo the week after easter) when not a single rental car has been available on the Big Island. To point out the obvious - there's only a certain number of rental cars on any of the islands. Demand and supply will drive the prices much more than on the mainland where rental car companies can get cars from other markets. On occasion when we had to rent a car, we've found Enterprise to have pretty competitive prices, but it's probably a good idea to check all the major companies. Hertz, Avis, Budget, National, Thrifty and Alamo come to mind. They're all at the Hilo airport. Enterprise has an off-airport location. And a local company is Harper, also off-airport. Both of those are about 1.5-2 miles from the airport terminal.

Bo!

I was kinda hoping you'd be willing to ricksha me all over the island, brah . . . .

Joking, of course.

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

Dypsisdean Grand Master

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Dave,

Bo's right. It's usually Enterprise with the best rates. But they are all over the map at all times.

I have friends coming Feb 23 and they found a car at Budget Rent a Car for $218 for eight days. Enterprise was $248. and some of the others were $400-$500.

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Dave,

I've had good luck on O'ahu and Maui with Priceline. Last spring it was 13$ per day. I've gotten 11$ per day on occasion as well.

Mahalo,

David

Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA USA

Southwest facing canyon | Altitude 600 - 775 feet | Decomposing granite
USDA Zone 10b | AHS 6 | Sunset Zone 23 | Köppen Csb | No frost or freezes
Average Low 49 F°/9.4 C° | Average High 79 F°/28.8 C° | Average Rainfall 20"/50.8 cm

joe_OC Grand Master

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Dave - If you are seriously thinking of going, give me a call. Let's see if we can make it a FL/CA PRA in HI...

Huntington Beach, CA

USDA Zone 10a/10b

Sunset Zone 24

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Go to alamo.com

go to the advanced search enter your info/dates

in the blank "I.D. / Corp I.D." enter the code HIPROMO

you'll get about 3 really good deals, 179 a week for suv's or convertibles as an example, the rest arent so great.

this is by far the cheapest ive seen, and you wont find it advertised anywhere. (yes I booked mine through this for a trip in March)

Allen

Galveston Island Tx

9a/9b

8' Elevation

Sandy Soil

Jan Avgs 50/62

Jul Avgs 80/89

Average Annual Rainfall 43.5"

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