Hawaii car rentals are going wild again

[rickandcindy23]

autorentals.com compares a bunch of sites.

I like the idea of trying Turo for Maui next year, or maybe we will just take a shuttle to Hono Koa and maybe Uber to the store for groceries or have them delivered. Then we could walk to Duke's a few times. If our kids come, if I can get them all units for a few weeks to celebrate our 50th anniversary next year, they could get cars and drive us places. We are old, you know.

 

[Ken555]

I don't think Autoslash will work without a Confirmation Code from the car rental people. But just having a reservation doesn't mean you have to rent the vehicle at the high price. Give Autoslash a chance to get you a decent rate on your rental. None of it requires you to commit unless you want to.

Dave

Nope, based on my experience once you get a quote from Autoslash they will continuously update over time as things change. Yes, with a reservation they target it but I believe they use the same/similar system to those who simply get a quote.


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[Luanne]

@Ken555 @DaveNV @rickandcindy23

As I said, just 2 1/2 weeks out from our trip I finally got an email from AutoSlash with a rate lower than what I had using a corporate discount.

Yes you do need to have a reservation (doesn't mean you have to use that reservation in the end) to register with AutoSlash so that they can start checking.

We use our car every day when we're on Maui. The beach we love requires a drive. We have to drive to the grocery store. The restaurants require a drive. We o

 

[Ken555]

autorentals.com compares a bunch of sites.

I like the idea of trying Turo for Maui next year, or maybe we will just take a shuttle to Hono Koa and maybe Uber to the store for groceries or have them delivered. Then we could walk to Duke's a few times. If our kids come, if I can get them all units for a few weeks to celebrate our 50th anniversary next year, they could get cars and drive us places. We are old, you know.

I looked at Turo again earlier today and it is less expensive. However, the insurance question is there…most, if not all, credit cards won’t cover it, etc.


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[Luanne]

Nope, based on my experience once you get a quote from Autoslash they will continuously update over time as things change. Yes, with a reservation they target it but I believe they use the same/similar system to those who simply get a quote.


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Once you get a quote from AutoSlash you need to make a reservation before they will start to track it. Are you saying you get a quote, don't make a reservation, but still get updates from them?

 

[Ken555]

Once you get a quote from AutoSlash you need to make a reservation before they will start to track it. Are you saying you get a quote, don't make a reservation, but still get updates from them?

Exactly. Having a reservation is best and they may be more proactive, but I have had them email me with updates and reminders in the past on various searches I’ve done.


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[Ken555]

Also, and fwiw, I won’t even reserve at absurd prices like $1500 for two weeks on Maui because I don’t want to contribute to inventory scarcity which may keep rates high if I’m not going to pay it.


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[Luanne]

Exactly. Having a reservation is best and they may be more proactive, but I have had them email me with updates and reminders in the past on various searches I’ve done.


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Interesting. I've never tried that. I always make the reservation, and hope the price will come down, so I've always had a reservation for AutoSlash to track. I think when I first started looking at rentals for this trip in March the prices started around $1047 for the two weeks.

 

[DavidnRobin]

$623 for a week (late March) in an Intermediate car. Currently rental cost for same car is listed at $950.

I am considering renting for 2 days at OGG and dropping off in Kapalua, then rent 1 day for Kapalua to OGG for the return. We barely use our car while in Maui anymore.

Have a 13 day rental in late Sept - $1500.

Ridiculous.

 

[Luanne]

$623 for a week (late March) in an Intermediate car. Currently rental cost for same car is listed at $950.

I am considering renting for 2 days at OGG and dropping off in Kapalua, then rent 1 day for Kapalua to OGG for the return. We barely use our car while in Maui anymore.

Have a 13 day rental in late Sept - $1500.

Ridiculous.

Check Avis. I got my original rate using a corporate code, but AutoSlash found a rate that was lower (through Avis). We are going late March.

 

[Ken555]

$623 for a week (late March) in an Intermediate car. Currently rental cost for same car is listed at $950.

I am considering renting for 2 days at OGG and dropping off in Kapalua, then rent 1 day for Kapalua to OGG for the return. We barely use our car while in Maui anymore.

Have a 13 day rental in late Sept - $1500.

Ridiculous.

I’ve done one way rentals before, and it works out great…especially since the west Maui location is a five minute walk across the street from the resort.


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[Henry M.]

I am considering renting for 2 days at OGG and dropping off in Kapalua, then rent 1 day for Kapalua to OGG for the return. We barely use our car while in Maui anymore.

Make sure there are no drop-off fees. Some companies charge extra if you drop the car off somewhere different than where you pick it up. It is also often cheaper to rent off the airport to avoid very high facility charges. You could take a shuttle or Uber to Ka'anapali, rent a car for some days there, then take a shuttle back to the airport. We tend to do something near the Bech one day and go somewhere the next day, so I like having a car. We don't stay at the resort all the time.

 

[Ken555]

Make sure there are no drop-off fees. Some companies charge extra if you drop the car off somewhere different than where you pick it up. It is also often cheaper to rent off the airport to avoid very high facility charges. You could take a shuttle or Uber to Ka'anapali, rent a car for some days there, then take a shuttle back to the airport. We tend to do something near the Bech one day and go somewhere the next day, so I like having a car. We don't stay at the resort all the time.

I just reserved a car from OGG to Kapalua for one day via Costco. No drop off fees. Same for one day rental back to OGG.

It’s about ~$30-40 more than an Uber to the resort/airport.

I use a car while there, though not every day, but there’s no way I’m going to pay $100+ per day for it. I’m fine with the shuttle and walking…enjoying the resort area.


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[DavidnRobin]

I just reserved a car from OGG to Kapalua for one day via Costco. No drop off fees. Same for one day rental back to OGG.

It’s about ~$30-40 more than an Uber to the resort/airport.

I use a car while there, though not every day, but there’s no way I’m going to pay $100+ per day for it. I’m fine with the shuttle and walking…enjoying the resort area.


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Guess other folks are doing this because no cars are available.


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[easyrider]

I'm not finding anything under $120 a day with taxes and fees added using Priceline and Autoslash. Turo prices are not much different when the tax , fees and insurance is added. However, I went to Avis tonight and reserved a Corolla for $36 a day. Woo Hoo. This is for next winter.

Bill

 

[Ken555]

I'm not finding anything under $120 a day with taxes and fees added using Priceline and Autoslash. Turo prices are not much different when the tax , fees and insurance is added. However, I went to Avis tonight and reserved a Corolla for $36 a day. Woo Hoo. This is for next winter.

Bill

This is what I see at Avis next winter for 11 days:

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[easyrider]

This is what I see at Avis next winter for 11 days:

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Where are you looking ? I am Avis Prefered and do have an account with our company code.

Bill

 

[daventrina]

This is what I see at Avis next winter for 11 days:

Costco?

 

[daventrina]

Based on what people were saying we were thinking of shipping our Pilot to Maui in May for 2 weeks (about $1200 round trip from Hilo). But I was able to get National for 2 weeks for $563.70

 

[Ken555]

Costco?

Thought it was apparent - that pic was direct from Avis’ site.


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[Ken555]

I am Avis Prefered and do have an account with our company code.

That was the Avis site. I’m not preferred, and don’t use a company code.


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[Ken555]

Based on what people were saying we were thinking of shipping our Pilot to Maui in May for 2 weeks (about $1200 round trip from Hilo). But I was able to get National for 2 weeks for $563.70

Also with a company code? If not, how?


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[Luanne]

Okay rental prices are crazy high. So what are you prepared to do? Go without a car? Sounds like that might work for some locations, but not others. Not take the trip? I feel like since we're using a timeshare and saving so much on lodging we can spend more on the car, if needed. It's all part of the cost of the vacation.

 

[easyrider]

That was the Avis site. I’m not preferred, and don’t use a company code.


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Joining Avis is free.

Bill

 

[slip]

Okay rental prices are crazy high. So what are you prepared to do? Go without a car? Sounds like that might work for some locations, but not others. Not take the trip? I feel like since we're using a timeshare and saving so much on lodging we can spend more on the car, if needed. It's all part of the cost of the vacation.

I agree. Even though I have been to all the islands numerous times, I would still want a car to get around when I need or want to. It just wouldn't be worth it to me ton only have a car for a day or two. I don't want to have to plan that much while on vacation.