Kailua-Kona (KOA) Airport Car Rentals

Are you thinking about getting a jeep rental at Kona Airport, or a convertible rental for Kona? These are both fun vehicles, and will allow you to experience the sights and sounds of Hawaii as you travel. Keep in mind, if it starts to rain, the convertible would be a better option, as you can put the top up or down with the push of a button. The Jeep Wranglers, both 2 door and 4 door mostly have a T-Top if they have a removable top at all, and you will have to pull over and put the top on yourself in the rain. This is not necessarily a big concern, but if you are travelling on the rainier side of the island, you might not want the top down.

Canadian travellers should consider the size of their party, and what you would like to see and do before you rent a vehicle. If you are planning on doing a lot of driving and sight-seeing, and you have 4-5 people, the smaller vehicles may not be very comfortable. There is also not much space for luggage to and from the airport. If you are planning on staying put in a resort area, a smaller vehicle such as a mid size may be a perfect choice, as it doesn’t usually cost as much, and it will get you where you need to go.

If you are planning a trip up Mauna Kea to the visitor’s centre, any rental car will get you there. None of the rental car companies will allow you to take their vehicles past the visitors centre, so if you are looking forward to a trip to the top, you may have to book a tour to get that far.

When you look on our website at the car choices available, and the prices, you might be surprised to see a Kona van rental at a lower rate than a compact car rental – this may mean that a certain car company is having a special “sale” at that time, and if you need a larger vehicle, this is the time to book that option, as the prices could change next time you look.
We, at Discount Hawaii Car Rental, always recommend that Canadian passengers book a vehicle on your first search of the website so you can hold a rate, as prices do fluctuate with the car companies, and can go up or down closer to your date of arrival, depending on how many cars are available, and whether or not you are travelling during peak seasons.

If you are traveling to attend “Iron Man”, you may want to book way in advance, as that season is almost always a sell out for the car companies. An SUV rental in Kona Hawaii would be a good choice if you have passengers and a bike to transport as well.

There are some Airports in Canada that have direct flights to Hawaii, and specifically to Kona on the Big Island. These flights are more popular during the high season for Canadians to travel to Hawaii, which is late fall, winter and early spring, while the weather is still cold in Canada.

The Covid 19 rules are changing, and it is getting much easier for Canadians to travel to Hawaii. To be safe, and to keep your family and the residents of Hawaii safe, please check this link for any rules and regulations you might need to know before you travel.

https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel/

• When you pick up your car rental at Kona Hawaii Airport, you must have your driver’s licence with you. If you are travelling from another country, and your driver’s licence is not in English, you may also need an International Driver’s Permit. This will not replace your driver’s licence, but will be in addition to it.
• Make sure you know which car company you have booked your Kona International Airport car rental with. You will then look for that shuttle when you go outside after you have collected your luggage. Take your confirmation # and/or email from us with the confirmation # and all of the pricing details with you. This way you can make sure the costs are the same as when you booked. Always double check the pricing before you sign the rental agreement at the counter. Question any extra charges.
• If you have any extra drivers that need to be added to your Kailua-Kona airport car rental, make sure they come with you to the counter, and have their driver’s licence with them. They will need that to sign onto your car rental.
• If any drivers are between the ages of 20-24 years of age, there are some restrictions, so make sure you have booked the proper car – some cars are off limits to young drivers, or drivers with a debit card.
• There is no need to rent a special vehicle here. Any rental car will get you where you want to go, except to the top of Mauna Kea, and no car company will allow you to drive that far up the mountain. Choose your best Hawaii car rental option by fitting in your “must have” options based on numbers and sizes of passengers and luggage. Look for the best priced vehicles for your passengers, including extra drivers, where required, and best young driver rates for 20-24 year olds.