I'm booking a car for 8 days when we take DSS (step-son), DDIL, and DGD to the Big Island of Hawaii in October. Rates are still ridiculously high, but I'm hoping that Costco's rates will come down as the date approaches. However, we're going during the Iron Man Triathlon, so there's a possibility rates will stay up there.
Right now, I've reserved both a full-size car at $325 and a mini van at $450 for the 8 days. There will be 5 of us -- 4 adults and an 11 year old girl. We're going to be travelling around the island, so I'm concerned with comfort. At first I figured that a mini van had to be more comfortable than what the car rental agencies consider to be a full size car. But then it occurred to me; if we get the comfort by using all 3 rows of seats in the mini van, will we have room for the luggage for 5 of us? We're going to pick up the car/van at the Kona airport and immediately drive to the Hilo side, where I've rented a house for a few days. 3 days later we'll drive back to the Kona side, where I have a 3 BR timeshare at HGVC Kingsland for 5 days. So, a lot of driving, to include sightseeing along the way. And we'll be hauling all our luggage for most of it.
I've never driven a mini van, so I don't know if my worries about luggage space are justified. Frankly, I have the same worries about fitting luggage for 5 in the trunk of a car. The difference in price is not a concern. I'm just wondering what will be more comfortable for everyone.
P.S. another option available is a full sized SUV.
Thanks,
Bob
Right now, I've reserved both a full-size car at $325 and a mini van at $450 for the 8 days. There will be 5 of us -- 4 adults and an 11 year old girl. We're going to be travelling around the island, so I'm concerned with comfort. At first I figured that a mini van had to be more comfortable than what the car rental agencies consider to be a full size car. But then it occurred to me; if we get the comfort by using all 3 rows of seats in the mini van, will we have room for the luggage for 5 of us? We're going to pick up the car/van at the Kona airport and immediately drive to the Hilo side, where I've rented a house for a few days. 3 days later we'll drive back to the Kona side, where I have a 3 BR timeshare at HGVC Kingsland for 5 days. So, a lot of driving, to include sightseeing along the way. And we'll be hauling all our luggage for most of it.
I've never driven a mini van, so I don't know if my worries about luggage space are justified. Frankly, I have the same worries about fitting luggage for 5 in the trunk of a car. The difference in price is not a concern. I'm just wondering what will be more comfortable for everyone.
P.S. another option available is a full sized SUV.
Thanks,
Bob