lasjas

what rental car companies are located right at the Lihue (Kauaui) and Kihulai (Maui) airports?
I do not want to take a shuttle to pick up the car....
I am looking at Alamo and Dollar...

thank you

JohnD

As I recall both Dollar and Alamo have counters near the terminal at OGG and LIH (LIH-across the street from Terminal), but you have to take a quick shuttle to get/return the car.

lasjas

are there any car companies that you do not have to take a shuttle ..?
at either Lihue and Kahulai ??

nanajan

lasjas-- We are using Island Car Rental (rentacarinmaui.com) for our trip to Maui. They come directly to the curb to deliver your car once you arrive in Kahului.

JohnD

According to www.expedia.com, Hertz shows up as "in terminal/no shuttle" at LIH.

My recollection is that Hertz still must be across the street from the small terminal&baggage claim area, and have not personally used Hertz because of better rates$) with A&D which are located near the airport area, just a couple minutes shuttle ride away.

Blacktie

Be aware that island Cars tends to offer older models, and caters to very young people who may have credit issues. I'm assuming they have already charged your account. You may wish to check with Thrifty.

nanajan

thanks, Blacktie, for your heads up. I have talked with Island Rental several times, am aware of their "older" cars, but like the idea of renting a classy BMW, and yes, they have charged my card, but already processed a partial refund because their rates went down. I have found them (so far) to be professional and congenial, so we're sticking with them. Hope all goes well. We have heard all the stories.

auntiemaria

All of the car rental companies for Lihu`e must now be accessed by shuttle van.

Except for Thrifty, they are all located adjacent to the airport; Thrifty has moved completely off-site.

SoonerOrLater

I've posted this before, but I will continue my crusade against rentacarinmaui.com. A group from my company went last January and we all rented through them and it was a DISASTER. They didn't bring vehicles for two of the people (having lost a car!) and the rest of them were wrecks! Several people refused to keep them (check engine lights, expired plates) or simply the cars were not in good condition. Our car had a broken CD player, expired plates (Ohio), and what looked like bullet holes in the doors. Other coworkers of mine had broken convertible tops, Jeeps that swayed violently, etc.

This is a questionable and at minimum, unprofessional company. Those who refused the cars had a horrid time getting their money back.

DO NOT RENT FROM THEM. Their website is completely deceiving. It was the only bad part of our entire trip to Maui.

SoonerOrLater

Oh, and BTW, the car we rented was a "classy BMW." BMW, yes....classy, no.