Car Rentals at Maui Airport

Vancouver has direct flights to Maui, with very flexible dates and schedules. Most other cities will have a stop over in Vancouver on their way to Maui.

Toronto does not have direct flights, and most flights have a stop in either Vancouver or a western state. There could be times of the year when a direct flight might come available, so it is always a good idea to check.

Montreal does not have direct flights to Maui, and the shortest flights include one stop, usually in Vancouver, but there are other options as well. Again, this could change, and during peak seasons, airlines may open up direct flights to Maui.

Ottawa does not have direct flights, and most flights will have a stop in Vancouver. This location may offer direct flights in the future, and it is a good idea to check.

Calgary does have some direct flights to Maui during peak season. You can always take a look for your dates, but otherwise you may find yourself stopping over in Vancouver.

There could be some direct flights during peak season, but most flights will make a stop over in Vancouver.

Yes, it is always a good idea to rent a car in Maui. It is a big island, and everything is pretty spread out, and quite far from the airport. If you want to travel around the island and visit various beaches, and sites, you will need a car to get you there.

Any Canadian visitor 20 years or older can rent a car in Maui. However, Canadian drivers between the ages of 20-24 are considered young drivers, and will have a young driver surcharge, which is a daily charge added at the counter when you arrive. We have a couple of car rental companies that will service 20 year olds, and they also have a pretty low young driver fee at $8/day. All of the other companies, you must be 21, and their daily young driver fee can be anywhere from $27-35/day.

The car rental companies are all now located at the new CONRAC facility on Airport Grounds. You will take a tram ride over to pick up your rental car. Canadian visitors booked with Ace will follow the instructions on the confirmation email sent out to you, as they are not located at this facility, and provide their own shuttle service.

Car rental rates will vary by season and by car type. Prices can also fluctuate depending upon the car company, as they do offer some models at lower rates as promotions at different times. We always recommend booking the best option you find when you first search our website. It is always free to book and cancel. Then you know you have a car booked, and you can keep checking the website for better rates. Every time you find a better rate, book it then cancel the old reservation. If prices end up going up, at least you know you booked a lower rate well in advance.

Canadian visitors can always cancel their reservation for free right up until pick up time. There are no charges at any time to cancel. Once you pick up the vehicle, if you find you need to cancel before your return date, it is always best to contact us for the correct way to handle this, and hopefully save you money, as you would be breaking your original contract, and could get charged at the current daily rate for days used.

Uber is available in Maui, and can be used for travelling around. Keep in mind that if you wish to do a fair amount of travelling on Maui you may be way better to rent a car on Maui, as Uber may not always be available when you need them, and the costs could add up.

Insurance is optional in Hawaii, but if you find yourself in an accident without insurance, you may end up having some very large costs on your hands. You can check your own Canadian car insurance policy and the policy attached to the credit card you may be using to see what car insurance coverage you may already have. You may have to purchase insurance at the counter, but always check ahead, and sometimes you can find better rates by purchasing privately, instead of through the car rental companies.

Canadians booking cars should make note that the reservations booked on our website are booked in USD, so be prepared for the exchange rate to show on your credit or debit card. A Canadian driver’s license is needed, along with a passport for picking up a vehicle.

Cars can sell out, especially the most popular rental car types at OGG. It is always a better plan to book your best car rental for Maui OGG as far in advance as possible so you know you have locked in a rate. Renting a vehicle in Maui with our company always allows you to cancel free of charge, and if the rates the rental cars companies provide go down at any time, you can check our website, and rebook, then cancel your previous reservation. This way, you will always be on top of the best rental car rates for Maui.

You should bring your confirmation number and possibly the entire email with you - all of the instructions needed to pick up the vehicle are included. You must have your driver’s license with you always. An International Driver’s Permit will only be needed as an additional document if your driver’s license is not in English. A credit card in the same name as the driver is also required. A debit card may be accepted if it has a Visa or Mastercard Logo, and passes a credit check where required. If you are planning on adding extra drivers to your rental, you will need to bring that person, their driver’s license and credit card to the car rental counter as well.

Jeep Wranglers are usually all 4WD. Some car companies do have the odd 4WD vehicle on their lots, and some AWD vehicles as well, although there is no guarantee you will get a 4WD unless you book a wrangler.