Car Rentals at Kauai Airport

Vancouver has the most direct flights to the Islands, so you are more likely to find the flight you desire from this location.

May have some flights during peak season that fly directly into Kauai, but if you can not find a direct flight, you might be able to fly into another Island, and then do an inter-island transfer.

Montreal has few direct flights, so you might be best to search for a direct flight to another island, and then take an inter-island flight to Kauai. Or, fly into another city that has a direct flight to LIH Airport.

You will have to fly into another city to find a direct flight to Kauai. It is best to choose a city that has a convenient direct flight.

Calgary has some direct flights, so you may be able to fly directly to Kauai non-stop. Another option would be to choose another Island that has a direct flight, then take an inter-island flight to Kauai.

Canadians arriving at Kauai Airport will proceed by shuttle to their car rental counter. Please make sure you have your return airline ticket, current Canadian Driver’s Licence and Passport with you. If you are paying with a credit or debit card, those charges will be in USD, so prepare to have the funds translated into Canadian dollars on your next bill.

A credit card is the best option, but you can use most debit cards as long as they have a Visa or Mastercard Logo on them. There are some restrictions on what vehicles can be rented with debit cards.

Check your home car insurance policy and credit card to see what insurance coverage you may already have for your rental car in Kauai. You will want to have this information available to you before you pick up your car, or you may find yourself purchasing insurance you may not need. And always check the total on your bill before you sign at the counter in case there are charges for items showing that you do not want. Once you sign, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions.

In most cases, yes, as the island of Kauai is spread out and a car is needed to travel between areas. There is a bus service, but it is not catered to tourists. Taxis get expensive for longer day trips or multiple excursions.

For LIH car rentals you will need the rental agency's confirmation number, a valid driver's license and a major credit card or debit card to claim the vehicle. If using a debit card in some cases arriving and departing flight tickets may also be required. Many renters bring a printed copy of the original confirmation email to the pick up location but that is not required.

For LIH car rentals you will need the rental agency's confirmation number, a valid driver's license and a major credit card or debit card to claim the vehicle. If using a debit card in some cases arriving and departing flight tickets may also be required. Many renters bring a printed copy of the original confirmation email to the pick up location but that is not required.

That is really up to your tastes but many prefer to rent SUV class vehicles for ease of use. Entering and exiting the SUV class vehicles are simplified by the fact that the seat height lines up closer with one's natural standing height. Suvs sit a little higher than a sedan so visibility is enhanced. Passenger and luggage capacity is ample. On top of this there is good ground clearance which can help with the occasional pothole or imperfect road surfaces you may encounter. Alternative car types include economy cars, minivans, pickup trucks and jeeps.