Car rental .... cheaper than airport?

[Holly S]

Just wondering if anyone has a referrence for a good place to rent a car for a couple of days. Trying to keep costs down, if possible and avoid the airport. Mahalo.

[JerryCarr]

Aloha, Holly. Enterprise has a location off-airport on Kanoelehua in Hilo. They have a reputation for being inexpensive on the mainland, and I have used them there and found the experience to be good all around. Low prices and decent cars. I have no experience with the local outlet, though. Harper Rentals is a local off-airport outfit, but I think they specialize in trucks and four wheel drive. Perhaps other forum members know of some other possibilities.

[Carolann R]

We used http://www.discounthawaiicarrental.com

We rented a Jeep Wrangler for a week and paid $315 total. It was from Thrifty at the airport. If we had just gone through Thrifty, it would have been $365 or so.

Hope this helps!

P.S. - No extra charge for a second driver, either!



Carrie

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[Robin C]

We used the Hilo Enterprise when our car was in the shop. They were good.
They'll pick you up and drop you off. Nice folks.

Robin

[John S. Rabi]

Priceline.com. Nobody beats their prices. I just rented a mid-size car for four days @19/day.

Aloha,
John S. Rabi, ABR,CM,CRB,FHS,PB,RB
http://www.JohnRabi.com
Typically Tropical Properties
75-5870 Walua Road, Suite 101
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808)327-3185

[punagirl]

I get great deals at alamo.com If you go to the "hot deals" section they have a header for a pre-payment option. Another money saver is to reserve the smallest vehicle you would be comfortable with, most times they bump you up for free.

Atlanta/Pahoa