Thank you so very much - you guys have always been the best!
I appreciate your help and service.
- Shirley M
Our flight was canceled, but Ane's help was invaluable. She coordinated with Thrifty to hold our car at the same rate for the following day. Discount Hawaii Car Rental truly prioritizes customer service; I highly recommend them and will definitely book through them again. Thank you!
ll the Best,
- Stephen F.
My name is Steve. I work as the Naturalist on Carnival Cruise Ship Radiance. We had to cancel our reservation for Honolulu. I wanted to compliment you on how easy it was to book and unfortunately to have to cancel. I always recommend your services to our guests and thank you again for making car rental so convenient, accessible and affordable!!
Take care and see you next month
- Steve
Discount Hawaii car rental is the only company I use to rent cars in Hawaii. You can make a reservation, risk-free, because they have free cancellation at any time.
They also have the best rates!! I have never found anyone with better rates than them. They are inexpensive compared to other companies.
They also have wonderful customer service! You can email or call them and they get back to you promptly, and have always been friendly and efficient when I've had questions or problems.
Would DEFINITELY recommend using if you're traveling to Hawaii, or even if you need a car because you're local. I lived in Hawaii for 8 years and had to rent a car a few times when my own needed work, and I would always use them. There's nobody better, or with better service.
Thank you!!
- Leilani
Hi, this is Bob and I am making a referral to you guys. Frankly, I have not used you and I think it is been a couple of years, but it was a really helpful lady there when we ran into a problem. I think her name is Kathy Swift. So I wanted to just make that referral for you guys. To her, she is still with your company and all that. Either way, it is a little business for throwing over your way. And that is all because you took good care of us way back.
- Bob D.
We have used Discount Hawaii for several years now and it has always been great. The only issue we have had was our own fault in that we changed our minds about the car when we arrived and they politely helped us sort things out with very little additional cost. I do caution people to read over their rental details carefully to avoid mistakes which is what happened in this case. There is no money up front and we can easily change or cancel a reservation along the way. I once found a slightly cheaper rental and they matched the price with no question. Insurance is always an extra so I carry coverage for rental vehicles on our personal car insurance policy. I would not consider renting elsewhere.
- Sue L.
We enjoyed a week in Kona in January 2026 and rented a car through this company. We were pleased with the whole experience. This was our first time using this company and everything went smoothly. The rental rate was excellent. No problems with picking up or dropping off the car or interacting with Thrifty staff. The car was fine for our purposes and we had a great trip. We were also very pleased with the company's responsiveness when we contacted them several times with questions. They were prompt to answer email or return calls.
- Martha L
I have been searching for weeks for a very difficult vehicle to rent in Kauai. Dixie w/ DiscountHawaiicarRentals.com went above and beyond to find me a vehicle to fit our very specific needs. I tried chatgpt, contacted numerous rental agencies and no one could help me until I talked to Dixie! I'll never use any other agency in Hawaii. Thank you Dixie!
- Joe C
Kathy,
Your company is one I will do business with again. We received the $11.01 refund today in our Amex account. Thank you for everything you have done to bring this to the proper conclusion.
- Paul
I want to thank you all for your help with the car rental situation with our flight delay by 24 hours. The communication from your staff was excellent! I will be renting from you in the future again and I appreciate your help. Mahalo!!
- Laura S
HUGE thank you Kathy!! I see the refund in my account. Please forward my thanks to the Thrifty team as well!! :)
- XR
Aloha Kathy,
Thank you very much for getting my car rental issues sorted out!
I must say, I have been getting rental cars through DHCR for many, many years, and I can't recall another time when I had to contact support (and twice on this rental!)
But I have nothing but good things to say about you, and the lady who took my first call!.
You handled things quickly and easily, making it a painless procedure for me!
I have been, and will continue to refer my friends and family to DHCR.
Thanks again,
- Peter
Thank you for excellent customer service. The communication was amazing. I am so thankful that I booked with your company. Since your office is so great about checking on your upcoming reservations, they caught a price drop that I missed and saved us $500! I won't use anyone else for car rental when visiting the islands. Thanks a million!
- Sarah-Beth M.
I have not yet even landed in Hawaii but i called to confirm a reservation my boyfriend had booked and Sandy was BEYOND helpful. First they let me know they changed our original reservation to save us money but then when i mentioned my boyfriend who booked it was still under 25 we rebooked it under my name (im over 25) to save over $100 at pick up. BUT THEN he found an even cheaper rental than the first and second. Like what?! I feel like people these days never look to save you money and have had some pretty frustrating experiences with car rentals before. He gave me helpful tips for when we arrive and at pick up and also gave me suggestions as to where to eat and stops to see on the road to hana. Amazed at the customer service and Sandy you are awesome!!!! Wonderful company would recommended to everyone!!
- Keri R.
Thank you Discount Hawaii Car Rentals for successfully resolving this issue in a timely manner. I will continue to utilize your excellent service and to refer you to my friends.
- Sincerely, Jane F
So far my planning with Discount Hawaii Car rental has been made really easy with the help of Sandy. I'll get back to this review after I have completed the trip.
- Diana G.
If anyone is looking for a great car rental company to use this is your spot. We had a situation happen with Budget and Discount Hawaii Car Rental specifically Kathy helped in rectifying the situation. We travel to Hawaii quite often and will be using them in the future!! Best customer Service I have ever dealt with!
- Whitney K.
Hi Kathy (and all other team members involved here),
Just letting you know that it all worked out today, the amount we were charged when we returned the car was exactly the amount you highlighted below. No issues, no problems.
I wanted to also say a huge THANK YOU to each of you involved in this situation in the thread below!! Your customer service is top notch! I appreciate your support in this confusing situation. And really want to thank you for all the updates and timely communication. We will most certainly continue booking our car rentals with Discount Hawaii Car Rental, and will let our friends and family know of this good experience!!
Mahalo, thank you, and God bless!
- Susan
Kathy, You are a miracle worker. So appreciate you determination to get this resolved for us. I will be good at my word and recommend your wonderful company to all .... online and in person. I am amazed!!!!!!
All the very best from a delighted customer. See you next spring!
- Jane Sink
Rented a jeep through them. Paid a lot less for it than if I would have gone through the rental company on my own.
No issues or complaints with these guys.
Thank you for making our vacation even better.
- Rachel W.
Thank you for this message. I appreciate as always your help in the lower reservation cost. I still don’t understand why everyone does not use you guys. You are absolutely amazing. Amazing. I always tell people about you when they are coming to Hawaii and don’t know if they’re using you but they should thank you so much.
- Steven G
Booked a Jeep early this morning... deal seemed too good to be true, so I called the customer service number. To my pleasant surprise, after only a couple rings, a friendly "Aloha" was said by an actual human, and not an automated system!!! It was Sandy! What a pleasant experience, he gave me so many tips and advice, which was completely outside of the business transaction; as he knew it was my first trip to Maui. Toward the end of the conversation I felt bad for taking up so much of his time-- even though we were talking over the phone, I could hear a genuine smile! If you're looking for a car rental, look no more. Support small business to keep Maui and its residents, thriving! God bless this company! When I visit, I'll never book elsewhere aloha and mahalo
- Priscilla R.
Sandy was such a huge help assisting me with the rental process. I wasn't sure if I would need a car and she explained the cancellation process and all the requirements to rent. I ended up not needing the car but she was amazing with the cancellation process too. I know where I will rent from in the future!
- Gina P.
Thank you very much for handling this for us! We will definitely use you guys next time we visit Hawaii!
- Maura
Your company is fantastic. Thank you for going the extra mile.
- Mike H and Shelly H
I love this rental company they care so much about their customers and do all they can to get you the best price !!! I have used this company for all my rentals. Sandy is the best but all the employees are rock stars
- Kim D
Thank you very kindly, Ms. Swift.
I’m as impressed as I am appreciative, and my continued recommendation of DiscountHawaiiCarRental.com will include this ultimately positive experience.
Thank you.
- Sincerely, David S.
I can't say enough about how much I appreciate these folks. The best prices, service and follow through. They definitely reduce the stress of traveling.
- Molly M
That was quick! I really wasn’t expecting Dollar to come through based on the service we had this time. Thank you so much for your assistance. I truly appreciate it. I love using your company. Thank you again!
- Debbie S
Got a great price when I first booked, much better than the quotes I got going direct to the rental companies. Called a few days before my reservation to confirm and they took the initiative to ensure I was getting the lowest price all on their own. Sure enough they managed to reduce it even more! Don't bother going direct, these guys will get you the best price!
- Lemay P.
Thank you very kindly, Ms. Swift.
I’m as impressed as I am appreciative, and my continued recommendation of DiscountHawaiiCarRental.com will include this ultimately positive experience.
Thank you.
- Sincerely, David S.
Excellent customer service from Justin! Always a human to deal with. Very refreshing.
- Joel M
Dear Kathy,
Thank you to you and your team for helping me resolve this issue. I am so impressed with your service and support. You now have me as a life-long customer. And I thought you guys were just a rental car company.
With much appreciation,
- Vicki
I was impressed on how easy it was to rent a car from this company. When I arrived at dollar rental they made me feel a little worried about not purchasing their insurance but Discount Hawaii car rental made it clear to me that I was covered through the insurance I purchased through them. I will use them again in the future.
- Kenya K.
Just wanna say that the customer service is amazing! I recently spoke with Tammy; she did an amazing job from start to finish! So great!
- Caiden C
Super great customer service and Highly recommend this company!!! I will use next time too when I visit Hawaii. Thanks :)
- Casey H.
If you’re renting anywhere else, you’re paying too much.
I have been using Discount car rentals since 1999 and it’s “AWESOME”!!!
I book my car right when I decide on my trip, I fix the price, then…….. I check every couple days up to the day I leave for my vacation.
If the price lowers I rebook and cancel my previous reservation.
Their website remembers all of your information so it’s super easy.
I save hundreds of dollars every trip!!!!
- Aloha Brett
I wanted to let you know what great customer service I received this afternoon from your agent Bianca - she was friendly, efficient and customer focussed. It was a pleasure to speak with her.
- Sarah
Easy and affordable! I booked through Discount Hawaii Car Rental and got a van from Ace at the airport, got the job done at a great price.
- Kelly C
Thank you so very much to Discount Hawaii Car Rental for helping us to have a stress free Hawaiian experience on every island! We cruised on the Pride of America and we reserved a car on each island with Discount Hawaii Car Rental. That is what I highly recommend to everyone doing that cruise. Our rentals for each island was smooth and easy and that helps tremendously for a happy and successful vacation. This was actually our second time to do this cruise and use rentals from Discount Hawaii Car Rental. Just make 1 phone call to them...reserve your car on each island...it's just that simple and easy. When we go back to Hawaii we'll definitely be calling them again. We can't thank you enough!!
- Rita and Ricky Mc., Corinth MS
You guys are the best and I need to tell you that.
We bought our condo in KOA at the end of 2017 and travel there twice a year. The wife lived on Oahu for 15 years and her son and grandson still do so we hop over to see them regularly too.
Since 2018 when I was told on a flight to check you out I don't think I've rented a car in KOA or HNL any other way and it's been dozens of rentals.
Now I found Discount USA too so we'll use that app too.
Anyway.... I just wanted to pass on how much we use your service and how pleased we are with the ease of shopping all rental companies in your website and app. I wouldn't shop any other way although I keep trying directly and bookings and car rental. Com and Costco but guess what? You guys are consistently the best so I figured I better pass that info on to you Thanks & Mahalo..... happy dancer |
- Alvin
This was the fastest and easiest process in renting a car ever!!!! We made a reservation online for a Jeep Wrangler just two days before arriving in Honolulu. When we went to pick up the car, we were in and out with our Jeep, top down, in less than 15 minutes, not kidding! We purchased insurance online when booking the reservation, so there was no hassle nor attempts to up sell when we got there. The return process was even faster. You couldn't beat there prices with a stick if you tried!
- Toya T.
Dear Dixie,
Thank you for your follow through and customer service & support.
Thrifty was prepared for our delay and delivered us a car without hassle. I feel mostly due to your diligence.
In today's world, that is so rare and we truly appreciate your effort.
I never respond to surveys (ever..just too overdone!) but I do believe in responding to the individual personally when possible, especially for good service.
Big Mahalo.
- Dan A
The attendant was nice and helpful. The car was good and ran
- well. Very easy pick up and drop off. Barely a wait either way. Cassi P
Aloha Kathy,
Thank you so much for your support in this matter. I greatly appreciate it. This just solidifies Discount Hawaii Car Rentals as my first choice in car rentals in Hawaii. I’ll have to give Discount USA Car Rentals a choice next time I need a car on the mainland.
Have a great day!
- Scott L.
Awesome rates, extra driver was free, easy pickup and drop off at the airport in Honolulu.
- Betsy E.
Dear DHCR,
Thanks for keeping in touch. I always enjoy rental cars from your company. As kupuna living here in Hawaii, we often
cannot keep up with tech changes, especially in modern cars, there are different features for opening the gas
- Ron
When I arrived in Kona, I got to the car rental within minutes of getting off the plane. An employee was there to greet me, had an iPad and I literally was done my paperwork within 5 minutes and was gone driving my car out of the parking lot. BEST checkin I have ever had and the price for the 10 days was better than any other company out there. I love Hawaii Discount car rentals.
- Carina
Amazing experience! Saved so much money! They do the work for you to find the best prices. Professionally handle all my needs and concerns. Customer services reps were friendly and on point. I will forever use them now for all my care rental travel needs!! Highly recommend.
- Bernadette R.
This was the fastest and easiest process in renting a car ever!!!! We made a reservation online for a Jeep Wrangler just two days before arriving in Honolulu. When we went to pick up the car, we were in and out with our Jeep, top down, in less than 15 minutes, not kidding! We purchased insurance online when booking the reservation, so there was no hassle nor attempts to up sell when we got there. The return process was even faster. You couldn't beat there prices with a stick if you tried!
- Toya T.
Friendly, knowledgeable and customer-oriented! A delight, in these days of staff cutting and long hold times! A determined effort by Kathy over nearly 3 months to settle a dispute with Thrifty, the staff and Kathy saw to it that we were fully reimbursed for a mistake made at rental pick up in Maui. THESE FOLKS ARE AMAZING and WONDERFUL! Look no further, they treat you right! Thank you!!!!!!! I will never book a car with another agency EVER! I am blown away at what they did for us. 10 stars!
- Jane S.
Hi, Kathy,
This is indeed good news! We truly appreciate your advocacy on our behalf. It restores our confidence in Hertz/Thrifty. Discount Hawaii has worked well for us for many years.
Thank you!!
- Kristi and Ken C
I rented a vehicle through discount Hawaii car rental! My experience was Great! The car was very nice, clean, budget friendly & I got rental insurance through them at time of booking via RentalCover.com.
Personal Advice: never pay for Rental Insurance at the counter! Get it through Discount Hawaii Car Rental at the time of booking and you'll save significantly! I ultimately saved $75 on Car Insurance getting it through them cheaper than what the Rental partner charges in person.
I Confidently Recommend their services & friendly support staff.
- JD W.
Awesome rates, extra driver was free, easy pickup and drop off at the airport in Honolulu.
- Bets E.
Found a great rate on our trip to Kauai. You don't have to pay when you make the reservation which allows you to keep watching the prices to see if they drop. Prices dropped twice before our trip. It was very easy to cancel previous reservation and rebook. We checked in with no problems with Advantage and got the price as quoted. I'll definitely use DHCR again.
- Nicole W
In a world where it seems many businesses are trying to scam me, Discount Hawaii Car Rentals has stayed a trusted business in my book.
Your prices and service and convenience are right there, and being able to cancel easily makes it feel safe for me.
I cancelled because I cut my trip short due to the coming storm.
With thanks and aloha from me,
- Patrick C
I just wanted to follow up after our experience with your company on our recent trip to Kauai.
We booked with you early in our trip, made a few adjustments then heard a few negative reviews that worried us, however we kept our reservation.
We are now home - we have ZERO complaints with your company, the vehicle, the service and especially the affordable pricing for our vacation.
So, just wanted to say THANKS!
I've put a big plug out for you in one of the Kauai groups I'm in and have recommended your company.
When we return to Kauai in the future, we will not hesitate to rebook with you.
Thanks again and have a great day!
- Diane & Malcolm F
I have used discount hawaii car rental for many years now and today I had a question about my future car rental and sandy was so helpful. You can't go wrong with this company they are always helpful kind and positive. I highly recommend them
- Kim D
Needed a pickup truck to pick a big item up and every U-Haul was rental was taken on the island apparently. So called, within minutes had a truck booked for a day. Excellent speed. The price was very reasonable and cheaper than expected.
- Kiana F.
First time using discount car rental for our 2025 Maui trip. After reading the great reviews, I was able to find the cheapest mini van by almost half of what other companies wanted, even dealing directly with Alamo! Took less than three minutes. Hoping things go as smoothly when we pick up. Thanks for a great first impression Discount Hawaii car Rental!
- Mary J.
Wow thanks a lot Kathy, great to hear and really happy about this. Thanks for your support. Top customer experience with you. my best regards
- Annalisa 🙂
We've been using Discount for over 10 years on every trip to the islands and they have not disappointed us. They are always the best pricing, we get 2 free extra drivers, we can cancel at anytime, and we don't have to pay anything until we turn the car in. We've been happy with all of the car companies they've booked us with. The last time we used them, we needed to change our pickup & dropoff times, and they actually found us a cheaper rate (over $200). We didn't even ask them to look! They went above and beyond and we couldn't be happier. We will continue to use them as our only rental car service for all future Hawaii trips. Thank you Discount.
- Karen M.
I would like to say that Discount Hawaii Car Rental goes above and beyond to take excellent care of their customers. If something goes awry, (as things invariably do when we all travel), don't you want to be with a company that takes care of you and makes sure you are happy? We had a small issue when we arrived at the Maui location due to unforeseen circumstances and Discount Hawaii Car Rental came through for us. We are so pleased with the service and care we got from this company; I promise you will not get this kind of service from other car rental companies. I thought this kind of treatment had gone the way of the dodo bird; but excellent customer service still exists! (And you can find it at Discount Hawaii Car Rental!)
- Joy D
Aloha Kathy and Sandy
Many many Mahalos for resolving this issue. It's next to impossible to get a hold of anyone from Thrifty nowadays. I appreciate the excellent customer service and you following through. One of the many reasons I'm a loyal customer to discount hawaii and will continue to refer all my contacts to you.
Please keep up the amazing price offerings and high quality service. don't ever change, please.
Mahalo
- Scott C
Hello there,
I thank you so much for helping me out with this and I don’t mind the long wait because this has been resolved and I am really grateful I love renting cars with thrifty every year I go to Maui and have never had problems so I’m really glad this got resolved so I can keep renting with thrifty it’s so easy and convenient for me I wish you a wonderful week and glad to have such a good person helping me out.
Thank you.
- Nora H
Staff at Discount Hawaii Car Rental were very knowledgeable and they were able to give me recommendations based on a two day plan at Hilo coming off a cruise ship. They responded to emails and phone messages promptly and they were very helpful in finalizing my plan.
- Harold K.
Kathy:
Thank you for following through on this. Next time we visit Hawaii we will gladly use Discount Hawaii Car Rental.
Mahalo,
- Herb
We have been coming to Kauai for years, and have used Discount Hawaii Car Rental for about the last 10. I am a comparison shopper and always check out Costco for their prices, but Discount Hawaii always beats them. Costco used to include an extra driver for free, which was enticing, but now Discount includes 2 extra drivers for free. This has been so helpful as we usually travel with friends and family. While the cars come from the various rental companies, some better than others, they have always honored the reservation to the dollar (sometimes a few pennies different, but who cares?) Changes are easy to make and the people I have spoken to on the phone have the Aloha spirit. Love them.
- Barbara S.
Get your car rental for less from Discount Hawaii Car Rental!
We ended up with Advantage, but we saved a few bucks thanks to these guys. That's basically what this is, shaving off a few bucks!
Overall, save your money and come here.
- Benny H.
This company is absolutely amazing! The pricing is always great and the customer service is beyond compare.
- Yolanda M.
Saved us $250 a week on a rental in Kauai. Easy booking, got confirmation right away. I was skeptical that rate would be honored when we picked up the car but we had no issue.
- Christine R.
I have visited Hawaii for the first time last October. Oahu, Kauai & Big Island in 21 days. I planned the trip on my own in Poland over 6 months in advance, which was a stressful experience. I trusted Discount Hawaii Car Rental and it was the best choice ever! Thank you for your professional service and wonderful spirit
- Agata C.
Can't recommend this company enough! I was very concerned about the availability for a minivan after hearing horror stories on the news. Every email and phone call I made was promptly responded to. I was assured that my car would be available at the price quoted and it certainly was! Sandy is an absolute delight to deal with. Can't wait to do business with them again!
Thank you so much!
- Nicki T.
Is the Discount Hawaii car rental site legit?
Yes, DHCR is legit - and a great deal.
We have used them for many, many years and recommend them unconditionally!
- Alan R
I MUST reply to this email because I wish to testify what a terrific customer service rep you have in Dixie! I don't have sufficient words to describe how pleasant and helpful she was. And she took care of everything!
It's the first time that I have used your company but you are now the only one I will consult in future travels!
Thank you.
- Avis B
I can't rave enough about Sandy at Discount Hawaii Car Rental! She not only helped me fix my car rental reservation after the airline changed our flights--ultimately saving me hundreds of dollars--but she also took the time to advise me on fabulous places to go in Maui and Kauai. I am so impressed by the level of customer service and care from this company. Sandy is a miracle worker, and she made my day!
- Joelle S.
Dixie from Discount Hawaii Car Rental was absolutely fantastic. Rental prices are insane now, and she suggested we change our rental timeline by a day, and in doing so the total rental cost lowered by over 60%! She was so helpful, and this company is incredible. She gave advice about best spots on the island, and their cancellation policy is unbeatable - no questions asked cancellation at anytime, since they don't take your card info. 10/10 would recommend using them!
- Taylor G.
If this is the one you mean:
Discount Hawaii Car Rental.com
Discount Hawaii Car Rental is the most respected, most recommended on these boards, along with Costco. DHCR is who my parents used to use, when they were still driving.
I'd still choose from Avis, Alamo or Enterprise though and not Payless, maybe not Budget. DHCR is great, but is still just a 3rd party booker; that doesn't mean the underlying company is great.
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There is something to be said for kindness in customer service. I can go on (and I will!) about the quality of the services provided, but I just want to shout out the team for the way they interact with their patrons. I've had such lovely interactions with Sandy, Tammy, and Justin every time I've asked a question or needed clarification and that's what will keep me coming back. Back in 2019 I came across Discount Hawaii Car Rental from an online ad while doing research for my very first trip to Hawaii, and in particular, Maui. The site is easy to use and quickly compares prices. They immediately respond too! The lovliest surprise was when prices went down they automatically adjusted the rental price for me and let me know! Fast forward three years and here I am, booking my next rental for early August, taking my kids to Maui for the first time - and the same thing happened! Rental prices went down and the immediately and they adjusted the reservation. I've been so happy with DHCR and look forward my next rental!
- Erin C
Thank you to Discount Hawaii Car Rentals for their top notch customer service. We had a horrible experience with Budget rental agency in Maui. While budget failed us in many ways, Discount Hawaii Car rental did all they could, and more to try to resolve. Unfortunately, the resolution was out of their control, but they still made sure to follow up and help us with another solution. We will be customers of Discount Hawaii Car Rentals again and refer our friends and family to them. We certainly will never book with Budget again, in Maui, or anywhere else in the world for that matter. Discount Hawaii Car Rentals prides themselves in customer service, and it shows, they are a trustworthy reliable company.
- Laura S.
I booked my last two trips to Hawaii with AAA and then I found you guys. I will be booking with you guys for our trip in September 2024 to Kauai you guys have amazing rates.
- Kevin L
Wow phenomenal customer service!! I can't say enough, I originally booked online and now rates have dropped! I called & Ron answered after just 1 ring and was able to change our reservation!! This will be the only company I will use for my Hawaii car rentals!!
Thanks so much Ron!!
- Ruth N.
Discount Hawaii Car Rentals is simply AMAZING!! We book our car 4 months in advance, so of course, the airline has changed our flights 2 times already.
Our arrival went from Noon to 7pm. Needing to change our car pickup time was important. I emailed Discount Hawaii and was surprised when Tammy replied within 20 minutes! Tammy gave us stellar Customer Service!!! She re-booked our reservation and SAVED us almost $500 with the new rate! Same car, same company!! I am so 'Over-the-Moon' with her service and kind words, I am now a customer of theirs FOR LIFE!! They have the BEST rates and SUPERIOR Customer Service - why would you ever rent a car in Hawaii any other way?
They are quite simply the best.
- JM
Dear Kathy and Dixie!
Thank you both for your support. Charges reversed and all is good! Again, Thrifty in Kona ‘Amazing’. Next time I travel to Maui, I will be super super careful.
I will continue to book with you after 10 years cause your customer service makes me feel like there is still hope in humanity.
Mahalo for your support and thank you!
- Joanne L
Discount Hawaii Car Rentals is simply AMAZING!! We book our car 4 months in advance, so of course, the airline has changed our flights 2 times already. Our arrival went from Noon to 7pm. Needing to change our car pickup time was important. I emailed Discount Hawaii and was surprised when Tammy replied within 20 minutes! Tammy gave us stellar Customer Service!!! She re-booked our reservation and SAVED us almost $500 with the new rate! Same car, same company!! I am so 'Over-the-Moon' with her service and kind words, I am now a customer of theirs FOR LIFE!! They have the BEST rates and SUPERIOR Customer Service - why would you ever rent a car in Hawaii any other way? They are quite simply the best.
- JM
The attendant was nice and helpful. The car was good and ran well. Very easy pick up and drop off. Barely a wait either way.
- Cassi P
They provided the best rate I could find for my recent trip to the big island. In addition, compared to Hotwire/Expedia, you don't need to make any payment before you pick up the car. Overall I had a very smooth experience with discount Hawaii car rental.
- Weiguang Y.
After a day in Honolulu we felt we were just missing too much and reserved a car. The whole process was seamless and even got upgraded from a Chevy Spark to a brand new Mustang (hard-top, but still). Pick up took a while due to the face the office was Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz, but once we got on the road it was smooth sailing. I half expected to be hit with additional fees after dropping the car off the following day, but nope. We paid exactly what we were quoted. Excellent.
- Mike M
Amazing service. From start to finish, they communicated great, accurate on quote and very informative. Thank you!
- Caleb S.
Hi
I just wanted to say car rental was as advertised. I noticed an extra charge mid rental period and called your office. I mistakenly thought you could have your spouse and an additional driver(friend). The lady I talked with was excellent and sent emails to enterprise car rentals. I expected to pay for the extra driver for the 4-5 days it took to figure it out, but Enterprise charged me no extra and removed the (friend) driver because of your employee who sent several emails on our behalf. I can assure you it was so nice to talk to an employee who understands service! We will use you people every time we rent a car in Hawaii and recommend you to others.
Very pleased with your company and staff especially
Mike
Thank you very much! I have used and will continue to use Discount Hawaii for my rental car needs.
- Mahalo, Richard
Huge thanks. Appreciate your wonderful customer service.
- - C.
Excellent service from Martin, was truly a pleasure dealing with him. Will recommend this site any day.
- - Ken
It is my pleasure to communicate my wonderful experience with one of your customer service representatives. Sandy was without a doubt the bright spot in a 3 day ordeal of trying to get to Oahu from Alaska. Due to severe weather in the PNW all airline flights were postponed, rerouted, or in our case simply canceled. Having reserved a car from Alamo thru you I contacted both you and Alamo, leaving email messages regarding the circumstances of our late arrival. Sandy contacted me 1st thing and talked with Alamo attempting to straighten out the reservations. Appalling they refused to hold them past 24 hrs beyond pickup time ( as in the way of background- we come for 6 week stays booked thru you each year. This years reservations were made early last spring and was at a contract price of approximately 2200.00 $. Alamo refused to hold the reservations but would gladly renew the 28 day contract for 5400 $. Sandy was as shocked as I was.) Fortunately Sandy immediately went to work - and within minutes had multiple estimates emailed to me - all of which were under better circumstances than the original Alamo contract but were much cheaper to boot. I selected a car from Budget and she had the reservations made and my confirmation within minutes. I will never be able to express how grateful I was ( am) for her dedicated service ; truly by far above and beyond ; as am a retired Army officer, easily recognize talented , dedicated employees and simply put she is a keeper . Mahalo. and the rest of the story ; today your folks rescued another member of our veterans group ( Twig Tordof) ) who booked direct w/ Alamo and in short was screwed as we were. When I told him this morning of your assistance he immediately spoke with a gentleman in your Oahu office and like me you were able to not only arrange a more suitable car but with better service at a much better price.
Planning has started for next year's annual visit and as in the past several years bookings will be made thru your outstanding agency : due in a very large part to the wonderful caring service your staff always displays. PLEASE recognize Sandy for me and pass to her my many Mahalos.
- Terrence Captain US Army ( Ret).
Sandy was fabulous. She took care of my situation in the best way possible. Her spirit is so positive and she gave me such useful information for my upcoming trip. It is refreshing to speak with someone in customer service that actually cares about me. Sandy made me feel cared for and appreciated.
- Karl
I heard from a few sources that Discount was the best rental car company, and I can see why! The service was much more than I would have ever expected! Tammy helped me with the reservation. She found a cheaper car, and rebooked that for us, careful to meet our needs. She was professional, friendly, and competent. Way to go Tammy! Way to go Discount. Would refer you in a heartbeat!!
- Robin D
Hi, We have just returned from our 3.5 week trip in 4 Hawaiian islands and we had booked a car on each island with DHCR. Was looking where to leave a review on your site but could not find it...so sending you this msg here. We herewith would like to express our gratitude for the great rates obtained as well as to your team who have been great each time we have contacted them. Finally, all collections/returns went without any issues. We can only recommend your company !
- Peter & Dany from Belgium / Europe
I just called Discount Hawaii Car Rental regarding a Thrifty Car Rental Lihue reservation with some questions. I had the most pleasant exchange with a gentleman named Ron. He was helpful, professional, and friendly. Just wanted to say he's a great employee and a great asset to you. Please recognize his excellence!!
- Lanan C.
We had smooth and seamless rentals in Maui and Kauai using Discount Hawaii Car rental! Did have a hiccup in Honolulu with a huge wait time but that was no fault of DHCR and due to Spring Break, Covid and Staff Shortages. Would definitely recommend using Discount Hawaii Car Rental. They cared about the customer and got us better pricing when rates changed. Easy to communicate with too. Two thumbs up!
- Martha T.
This company is absolutely amazing! The pricing is always great and the customer service is beyond compare.
- Yolanda M.
We have been coming to Kauai for years, and have used Discount Hawaii Car Rental for about the last 10. I am a comparison shopper and always check out Costco for their prices, but Discount Hawaii always beats them. Costco used to include an extra driver for free, which was enticing, but now Discount includes 2 extra drivers for free. This has been so helpful as we usually travel with friends and family. While the cars come from the various rental companies, some better than others, they have always honored the reservation to the dollar (sometimes a few pennies different, but who cares?) Changes are easy to make and the people I have spoken to on the phone have the Aloha spirit. Love them.
- Barbara S.
Get your car rental for less from Discount Hawaii Car Rental!
We ended up with Advantage, but we saved a few bucks thanks to these guys. That's basically what this is, shaving off a few bucks!
Overall, save your money and come here.
- Benny H.
Dixie from Discount Hawaii Car Rental was absolutely fantastic. Rental prices are insane now, and she suggested we change our rental timeline by a day, and in doing so the total rental cost lowered by over 60%! She was so helpful, and this company is incredible. She gave advice about best spots on the island, and their cancellation policy is unbeatable - no questions asked cancellation at anytime, since they don't take your card info. 10/10 would recommend using them!
- Taylor G.
Please accept our ALL-STAR THANK YOU to JUSTIN!
Justin was oh, so helpful assisting me in understanding & navigating the rentalcover program.
After forwarding the link, he kindly & patiently explained how to reinstate a policy that we had cancelled.
I so appreciate his offer & willingness to stay on the phone & walk me through the process.
My husband & I were uncertain how to proceed & Justins calm manner was very reassuring in the steps we could take.
We are relieved, grateful & confident that we now know how to reinstate the policy & receive the coverage needed.
Thank you so much, Justin!
Best regards,
- Bonnie & John
I can't rave enough about Sandy at Discount Hawaii Car Rental! She not only helped me fix my car rental reservation after the airline changed our flights--ultimately saving me hundreds of dollars--but she also took the time to advise me on fabulous places to go in Maui and Kauai. I am so impressed by the level of customer service and care from this company. Sandy is a miracle worker, and she made my day!
- Joelle S.
"I always get the best deal using discount hawaii car rentals!! I shop around and they always beat anything else!! Even Better than my airline employee discount!!! I’ve used them SEVERAL times! Always wonderful service, great cars from the same company’s your use to, thrifty, hertz ect and in Maui u get ur car right at the terminal!! Super convenient!! I only use them now!! I’m a very happy customer”
- Shawna
“Wonderful friendly helpful service and great car rental rates. I have used them for about 4 years now and there is no point even checking anywhere else as their rates are always the best.”
- Rhonada
"Had to change my reservation multiple times (maybe 5 times) due to weather related travels delays. The team here is absolutely fantastic to deal with. They are professional, quick to respond, and very proactive. When one of my reservations was in jeopardy, they made a backup reservation “just in case.” Can’t day enough good things about this company."
- Mary Ann
"I have rented multiple vehicles for many years with these fine people. They are friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable about their business, in addition to being masters of customer service. You will not regret using Discount Hawaii Car Rental."
- Kerry
"Amazing deal, great car selection, quick and easy.... used them on maui and kona, will use again."
- Erin
"Rented from them for more than 10 years. Good service. Very easy to deal with."
- Sheila
"I LOVE discount Hawaii car! They always have the lowest rates and best customer service! Highly recommend! You won’t be sorry! I’ve never had any issues renting though them! We go at least 2-3 times a year and they never disappoint."
- Shannon
"I traveled for over 8 years dealing with car rental agencies and I have never experienced better customer service than I have with Discount Hawaiian Car Rental.
They not only notice and booked better deals for me but I called one evening when they were closed but didn't leave a message and they called me back the next day."
I have never experienced such outstanding customer service with the national branded agencies or other for that matter.
I will never rent from anyone else."
- Ben
"Discount Hawaii Car rentals got us the BEST deal for our vacation, we have never used them before and I was amazed what the did for us. We have been going to Maui for 25 years and never had customer service like this. I will be letting all my friends and family know about the great folks. Thank you Linda and Discount Hawaii Car Rentals!"
- Janis
"I always use them when we travel to Hawaii (about 5 times now) and they've always been great. prices are so good and we've never had any issues with them. I've used them on 2 islands now. the rest of my family also uses them for their yearly trips. great service, great prices, great cars.....can't beat that! I recommend them to everyone that I know when I find out they are going to hawaii!"
- Ashley
"Love booking with these folks. I book way ahead and if the price goes up I feel good and if price goes down I cam just book a new reservation first and then cancel the earlier one with no hassle and no fees. Plus you can often get a 2nd or 3rd extra driver at no added cost. I have gotten really nice cars from the vendors they work with."
- John
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Thank you so very much - you guys have always been the best! I appreciate your help and service.
- Shirley MOur flight was canceled, but Ane's help was invaluable. She coordinated with Thrifty to hold our car at the same rate for the following day. Discount Hawaii Car Rental truly prioritizes customer service; I highly recommend them and will definitely book through them again. Thank you! ll the Best,
- Stephen F.My name is Steve. I work as the Naturalist on Carnival Cruise Ship Radiance. We had to cancel our reservation for Honolulu. I wanted to compliment you on how easy it was to book and unfortunately to have to cancel. I always recommend your services to our guests and thank you again for making car rental so convenient, accessible and affordable!! Take care and see you next month
- SteveDiscount Hawaii car rental is the only company I use to rent cars in Hawaii. You can make a reservation, risk-free, because they have free cancellation at any time. They also have the best rates!! I have never found anyone with better rates than them. They are inexpensive compared to other companies. They also have wonderful customer service! You can email or call them and they get back to you promptly, and have always been friendly and efficient when I've had questions or problems. Would DEFINITELY recommend using if you're traveling to Hawaii, or even if you need a car because you're local. I lived in Hawaii for 8 years and had to rent a car a few times when my own needed work, and I would always use them. There's nobody better, or with better service. Thank you!!
- LeilaniHi, this is Bob and I am making a referral to you guys. Frankly, I have not used you and I think it is been a couple of years, but it was a really helpful lady there when we ran into a problem. I think her name is Kathy Swift. So I wanted to just make that referral for you guys. To her, she is still with your company and all that. Either way, it is a little business for throwing over your way. And that is all because you took good care of us way back.
- Bob D.We have used Discount Hawaii for several years now and it has always been great. The only issue we have had was our own fault in that we changed our minds about the car when we arrived and they politely helped us sort things out with very little additional cost. I do caution people to read over their rental details carefully to avoid mistakes which is what happened in this case. There is no money up front and we can easily change or cancel a reservation along the way. I once found a slightly cheaper rental and they matched the price with no question. Insurance is always an extra so I carry coverage for rental vehicles on our personal car insurance policy. I would not consider renting elsewhere.
- Sue L.We enjoyed a week in Kona in January 2026 and rented a car through this company. We were pleased with the whole experience. This was our first time using this company and everything went smoothly. The rental rate was excellent. No problems with picking up or dropping off the car or interacting with Thrifty staff. The car was fine for our purposes and we had a great trip. We were also very pleased with the company's responsiveness when we contacted them several times with questions. They were prompt to answer email or return calls.
- Martha LI have been searching for weeks for a very difficult vehicle to rent in Kauai. Dixie w/ DiscountHawaiicarRentals.com went above and beyond to find me a vehicle to fit our very specific needs. I tried chatgpt, contacted numerous rental agencies and no one could help me until I talked to Dixie! I'll never use any other agency in Hawaii. Thank you Dixie!
- Joe CKathy, Your company is one I will do business with again. We received the $11.01 refund today in our Amex account. Thank you for everything you have done to bring this to the proper conclusion.
- PaulI want to thank you all for your help with the car rental situation with our flight delay by 24 hours. The communication from your staff was excellent! I will be renting from you in the future again and I appreciate your help. Mahalo!!
- Laura SHUGE thank you Kathy!! I see the refund in my account. Please forward my thanks to the Thrifty team as well!! :)
- XRAloha Kathy, Thank you very much for getting my car rental issues sorted out! I must say, I have been getting rental cars through DHCR for many, many years, and I can't recall another time when I had to contact support (and twice on this rental!) But I have nothing but good things to say about you, and the lady who took my first call!. You handled things quickly and easily, making it a painless procedure for me! I have been, and will continue to refer my friends and family to DHCR. Thanks again,
- PeterThank you for excellent customer service. The communication was amazing. I am so thankful that I booked with your company. Since your office is so great about checking on your upcoming reservations, they caught a price drop that I missed and saved us $500! I won't use anyone else for car rental when visiting the islands. Thanks a million!
- Sarah-Beth M.I have not yet even landed in Hawaii but i called to confirm a reservation my boyfriend had booked and Sandy was BEYOND helpful. First they let me know they changed our original reservation to save us money but then when i mentioned my boyfriend who booked it was still under 25 we rebooked it under my name (im over 25) to save over $100 at pick up. BUT THEN he found an even cheaper rental than the first and second. Like what?! I feel like people these days never look to save you money and have had some pretty frustrating experiences with car rentals before. He gave me helpful tips for when we arrive and at pick up and also gave me suggestions as to where to eat and stops to see on the road to hana. Amazed at the customer service and Sandy you are awesome!!!! Wonderful company would recommended to everyone!!
- Keri R.Thank you Discount Hawaii Car Rentals for successfully resolving this issue in a timely manner. I will continue to utilize your excellent service and to refer you to my friends.
- Sincerely, Jane FSo far my planning with Discount Hawaii Car rental has been made really easy with the help of Sandy. I'll get back to this review after I have completed the trip.
- Diana G.If anyone is looking for a great car rental company to use this is your spot. We had a situation happen with Budget and Discount Hawaii Car Rental specifically Kathy helped in rectifying the situation. We travel to Hawaii quite often and will be using them in the future!! Best customer Service I have ever dealt with!
- Whitney K.Hi Kathy (and all other team members involved here), Just letting you know that it all worked out today, the amount we were charged when we returned the car was exactly the amount you highlighted below. No issues, no problems. I wanted to also say a huge THANK YOU to each of you involved in this situation in the thread below!! Your customer service is top notch! I appreciate your support in this confusing situation. And really want to thank you for all the updates and timely communication. We will most certainly continue booking our car rentals with Discount Hawaii Car Rental, and will let our friends and family know of this good experience!! Mahalo, thank you, and God bless!
- SusanKathy, You are a miracle worker. So appreciate you determination to get this resolved for us. I will be good at my word and recommend your wonderful company to all .... online and in person. I am amazed!!!!!! All the very best from a delighted customer. See you next spring!
- Jane SinkRented a jeep through them. Paid a lot less for it than if I would have gone through the rental company on my own. No issues or complaints with these guys. Thank you for making our vacation even better.
- Rachel W.Thank you for this message. I appreciate as always your help in the lower reservation cost. I still don’t understand why everyone does not use you guys. You are absolutely amazing. Amazing. I always tell people about you when they are coming to Hawaii and don’t know if they’re using you but they should thank you so much.
- Steven GBooked a Jeep early this morning... deal seemed too good to be true, so I called the customer service number. To my pleasant surprise, after only a couple rings, a friendly "Aloha" was said by an actual human, and not an automated system!!! It was Sandy! What a pleasant experience, he gave me so many tips and advice, which was completely outside of the business transaction; as he knew it was my first trip to Maui. Toward the end of the conversation I felt bad for taking up so much of his time-- even though we were talking over the phone, I could hear a genuine smile! If you're looking for a car rental, look no more. Support small business to keep Maui and its residents, thriving! God bless this company! When I visit, I'll never book elsewhere aloha and mahalo
- Priscilla R.Sandy was such a huge help assisting me with the rental process. I wasn't sure if I would need a car and she explained the cancellation process and all the requirements to rent. I ended up not needing the car but she was amazing with the cancellation process too. I know where I will rent from in the future!
- Gina P.Thank you very much for handling this for us! We will definitely use you guys next time we visit Hawaii!
- MauraYour company is fantastic. Thank you for going the extra mile.
- Mike H and Shelly HI love this rental company they care so much about their customers and do all they can to get you the best price !!! I have used this company for all my rentals. Sandy is the best but all the employees are rock stars
- Kim DThank you very kindly, Ms. Swift. I’m as impressed as I am appreciative, and my continued recommendation of DiscountHawaiiCarRental.com will include this ultimately positive experience. Thank you.
- Sincerely, David S.I can't say enough about how much I appreciate these folks. The best prices, service and follow through. They definitely reduce the stress of traveling.
- Molly MThat was quick! I really wasn’t expecting Dollar to come through based on the service we had this time. Thank you so much for your assistance. I truly appreciate it. I love using your company. Thank you again!
- Debbie SGot a great price when I first booked, much better than the quotes I got going direct to the rental companies. Called a few days before my reservation to confirm and they took the initiative to ensure I was getting the lowest price all on their own. Sure enough they managed to reduce it even more! Don't bother going direct, these guys will get you the best price!
- Lemay P.Thank you very kindly, Ms. Swift. I’m as impressed as I am appreciative, and my continued recommendation of DiscountHawaiiCarRental.com will include this ultimately positive experience. Thank you.
- Sincerely, David S.Excellent customer service from Justin! Always a human to deal with. Very refreshing.
- Joel MDear Kathy, Thank you to you and your team for helping me resolve this issue. I am so impressed with your service and support. You now have me as a life-long customer. And I thought you guys were just a rental car company. With much appreciation,
- VickiI was impressed on how easy it was to rent a car from this company. When I arrived at dollar rental they made me feel a little worried about not purchasing their insurance but Discount Hawaii car rental made it clear to me that I was covered through the insurance I purchased through them. I will use them again in the future.
- Kenya K.Just wanna say that the customer service is amazing! I recently spoke with Tammy; she did an amazing job from start to finish! So great!
- Caiden CSuper great customer service and Highly recommend this company!!! I will use next time too when I visit Hawaii. Thanks :)
- Casey H.If you’re renting anywhere else, you’re paying too much. I have been using Discount car rentals since 1999 and it’s “AWESOME”!!! I book my car right when I decide on my trip, I fix the price, then…….. I check every couple days up to the day I leave for my vacation. If the price lowers I rebook and cancel my previous reservation. Their website remembers all of your information so it’s super easy. I save hundreds of dollars every trip!!!!
- Aloha BrettI wanted to let you know what great customer service I received this afternoon from your agent Bianca - she was friendly, efficient and customer focussed. It was a pleasure to speak with her.
- SarahEasy and affordable! I booked through Discount Hawaii Car Rental and got a van from Ace at the airport, got the job done at a great price.
- Kelly CThank you so very much to Discount Hawaii Car Rental for helping us to have a stress free Hawaiian experience on every island! We cruised on the Pride of America and we reserved a car on each island with Discount Hawaii Car Rental. That is what I highly recommend to everyone doing that cruise. Our rentals for each island was smooth and easy and that helps tremendously for a happy and successful vacation. This was actually our second time to do this cruise and use rentals from Discount Hawaii Car Rental. Just make 1 phone call to them...reserve your car on each island...it's just that simple and easy. When we go back to Hawaii we'll definitely be calling them again. We can't thank you enough!!
- Rita and Ricky Mc., Corinth MSYou guys are the best and I need to tell you that. We bought our condo in KOA at the end of 2017 and travel there twice a year. The wife lived on Oahu for 15 years and her son and grandson still do so we hop over to see them regularly too. Since 2018 when I was told on a flight to check you out I don't think I've rented a car in KOA or HNL any other way and it's been dozens of rentals. Now I found Discount USA too so we'll use that app too. Anyway.... I just wanted to pass on how much we use your service and how pleased we are with the ease of shopping all rental companies in your website and app. I wouldn't shop any other way although I keep trying directly and bookings and car rental. Com and Costco but guess what? You guys are consistently the best so I figured I better pass that info on to you Thanks & Mahalo..... happy dancer |
- AlvinThis was the fastest and easiest process in renting a car ever!!!! We made a reservation online for a Jeep Wrangler just two days before arriving in Honolulu. When we went to pick up the car, we were in and out with our Jeep, top down, in less than 15 minutes, not kidding! We purchased insurance online when booking the reservation, so there was no hassle nor attempts to up sell when we got there. The return process was even faster. You couldn't beat there prices with a stick if you tried!
- Toya T.Dear Dixie, Thank you for your follow through and customer service & support. Thrifty was prepared for our delay and delivered us a car without hassle. I feel mostly due to your diligence. In today's world, that is so rare and we truly appreciate your effort. I never respond to surveys (ever..just too overdone!) but I do believe in responding to the individual personally when possible, especially for good service. Big Mahalo.
- Dan AThe attendant was nice and helpful. The car was good and ran
- well. Very easy pick up and drop off. Barely a wait either way. Cassi PAloha Kathy, Thank you so much for your support in this matter. I greatly appreciate it. This just solidifies Discount Hawaii Car Rentals as my first choice in car rentals in Hawaii. I’ll have to give Discount USA Car Rentals a choice next time I need a car on the mainland. Have a great day!
- Scott L.Awesome rates, extra driver was free, easy pickup and drop off at the airport in Honolulu.
- Betsy E.Dear DHCR, Thanks for keeping in touch. I always enjoy rental cars from your company. As kupuna living here in Hawaii, we often cannot keep up with tech changes, especially in modern cars, there are different features for opening the gas
- RonWhen I arrived in Kona, I got to the car rental within minutes of getting off the plane. An employee was there to greet me, had an iPad and I literally was done my paperwork within 5 minutes and was gone driving my car out of the parking lot. BEST checkin I have ever had and the price for the 10 days was better than any other company out there. I love Hawaii Discount car rentals.
- CarinaAmazing experience! Saved so much money! They do the work for you to find the best prices. Professionally handle all my needs and concerns. Customer services reps were friendly and on point. I will forever use them now for all my care rental travel needs!! Highly recommend.
- Bernadette R.This was the fastest and easiest process in renting a car ever!!!! We made a reservation online for a Jeep Wrangler just two days before arriving in Honolulu. When we went to pick up the car, we were in and out with our Jeep, top down, in less than 15 minutes, not kidding! We purchased insurance online when booking the reservation, so there was no hassle nor attempts to up sell when we got there. The return process was even faster. You couldn't beat there prices with a stick if you tried!
- Toya T.Friendly, knowledgeable and customer-oriented! A delight, in these days of staff cutting and long hold times! A determined effort by Kathy over nearly 3 months to settle a dispute with Thrifty, the staff and Kathy saw to it that we were fully reimbursed for a mistake made at rental pick up in Maui. THESE FOLKS ARE AMAZING and WONDERFUL! Look no further, they treat you right! Thank you!!!!!!! I will never book a car with another agency EVER! I am blown away at what they did for us. 10 stars!
- Jane S.Hi, Kathy, This is indeed good news! We truly appreciate your advocacy on our behalf. It restores our confidence in Hertz/Thrifty. Discount Hawaii has worked well for us for many years. Thank you!!
- Kristi and Ken CI rented a vehicle through discount Hawaii car rental! My experience was Great! The car was very nice, clean, budget friendly & I got rental insurance through them at time of booking via RentalCover.com. Personal Advice: never pay for Rental Insurance at the counter! Get it through Discount Hawaii Car Rental at the time of booking and you'll save significantly! I ultimately saved $75 on Car Insurance getting it through them cheaper than what the Rental partner charges in person. I Confidently Recommend their services & friendly support staff.
- JD W.Awesome rates, extra driver was free, easy pickup and drop off at the airport in Honolulu.
- Bets E.Found a great rate on our trip to Kauai. You don't have to pay when you make the reservation which allows you to keep watching the prices to see if they drop. Prices dropped twice before our trip. It was very easy to cancel previous reservation and rebook. We checked in with no problems with Advantage and got the price as quoted. I'll definitely use DHCR again.
- Nicole WIn a world where it seems many businesses are trying to scam me, Discount Hawaii Car Rentals has stayed a trusted business in my book. Your prices and service and convenience are right there, and being able to cancel easily makes it feel safe for me. I cancelled because I cut my trip short due to the coming storm. With thanks and aloha from me,
- Patrick CI just wanted to follow up after our experience with your company on our recent trip to Kauai. We booked with you early in our trip, made a few adjustments then heard a few negative reviews that worried us, however we kept our reservation. We are now home - we have ZERO complaints with your company, the vehicle, the service and especially the affordable pricing for our vacation. So, just wanted to say THANKS! I've put a big plug out for you in one of the Kauai groups I'm in and have recommended your company. When we return to Kauai in the future, we will not hesitate to rebook with you. Thanks again and have a great day!
- Diane & Malcolm FI have used discount hawaii car rental for many years now and today I had a question about my future car rental and sandy was so helpful. You can't go wrong with this company they are always helpful kind and positive. I highly recommend them
- Kim DNeeded a pickup truck to pick a big item up and every U-Haul was rental was taken on the island apparently. So called, within minutes had a truck booked for a day. Excellent speed. The price was very reasonable and cheaper than expected.
- Kiana F.First time using discount car rental for our 2025 Maui trip. After reading the great reviews, I was able to find the cheapest mini van by almost half of what other companies wanted, even dealing directly with Alamo! Took less than three minutes. Hoping things go as smoothly when we pick up. Thanks for a great first impression Discount Hawaii car Rental!
- Mary J.Wow thanks a lot Kathy, great to hear and really happy about this. Thanks for your support. Top customer experience with you. my best regards
- Annalisa 🙂We've been using Discount for over 10 years on every trip to the islands and they have not disappointed us. They are always the best pricing, we get 2 free extra drivers, we can cancel at anytime, and we don't have to pay anything until we turn the car in. We've been happy with all of the car companies they've booked us with. The last time we used them, we needed to change our pickup & dropoff times, and they actually found us a cheaper rate (over $200). We didn't even ask them to look! They went above and beyond and we couldn't be happier. We will continue to use them as our only rental car service for all future Hawaii trips. Thank you Discount.
- Karen M.I would like to say that Discount Hawaii Car Rental goes above and beyond to take excellent care of their customers. If something goes awry, (as things invariably do when we all travel), don't you want to be with a company that takes care of you and makes sure you are happy? We had a small issue when we arrived at the Maui location due to unforeseen circumstances and Discount Hawaii Car Rental came through for us. We are so pleased with the service and care we got from this company; I promise you will not get this kind of service from other car rental companies. I thought this kind of treatment had gone the way of the dodo bird; but excellent customer service still exists! (And you can find it at Discount Hawaii Car Rental!)
- Joy DAloha Kathy and Sandy Many many Mahalos for resolving this issue. It's next to impossible to get a hold of anyone from Thrifty nowadays. I appreciate the excellent customer service and you following through. One of the many reasons I'm a loyal customer to discount hawaii and will continue to refer all my contacts to you. Please keep up the amazing price offerings and high quality service. don't ever change, please. Mahalo
- Scott CHello there, I thank you so much for helping me out with this and I don’t mind the long wait because this has been resolved and I am really grateful I love renting cars with thrifty every year I go to Maui and have never had problems so I’m really glad this got resolved so I can keep renting with thrifty it’s so easy and convenient for me I wish you a wonderful week and glad to have such a good person helping me out. Thank you.
- Nora HStaff at Discount Hawaii Car Rental were very knowledgeable and they were able to give me recommendations based on a two day plan at Hilo coming off a cruise ship. They responded to emails and phone messages promptly and they were very helpful in finalizing my plan.
- Harold K.Kathy: Thank you for following through on this. Next time we visit Hawaii we will gladly use Discount Hawaii Car Rental. Mahalo,
- HerbWe have been coming to Kauai for years, and have used Discount Hawaii Car Rental for about the last 10. I am a comparison shopper and always check out Costco for their prices, but Discount Hawaii always beats them. Costco used to include an extra driver for free, which was enticing, but now Discount includes 2 extra drivers for free. This has been so helpful as we usually travel with friends and family. While the cars come from the various rental companies, some better than others, they have always honored the reservation to the dollar (sometimes a few pennies different, but who cares?) Changes are easy to make and the people I have spoken to on the phone have the Aloha spirit. Love them.
- Barbara S.Get your car rental for less from Discount Hawaii Car Rental! We ended up with Advantage, but we saved a few bucks thanks to these guys. That's basically what this is, shaving off a few bucks! Overall, save your money and come here.
- Benny H.This company is absolutely amazing! The pricing is always great and the customer service is beyond compare.
- Yolanda M.Saved us $250 a week on a rental in Kauai. Easy booking, got confirmation right away. I was skeptical that rate would be honored when we picked up the car but we had no issue.
- Christine R.I have visited Hawaii for the first time last October. Oahu, Kauai & Big Island in 21 days. I planned the trip on my own in Poland over 6 months in advance, which was a stressful experience. I trusted Discount Hawaii Car Rental and it was the best choice ever! Thank you for your professional service and wonderful spirit
- Agata C.Can't recommend this company enough! I was very concerned about the availability for a minivan after hearing horror stories on the news. Every email and phone call I made was promptly responded to. I was assured that my car would be available at the price quoted and it certainly was! Sandy is an absolute delight to deal with. Can't wait to do business with them again! Thank you so much!
- Nicki T.Is the Discount Hawaii car rental site legit?
- Alan RYes, DHCR is legit - and a great deal. We have used them for many, many years and recommend them unconditionally!
I MUST reply to this email because I wish to testify what a terrific customer service rep you have in Dixie! I don't have sufficient words to describe how pleasant and helpful she was. And she took care of everything! It's the first time that I have used your company but you are now the only one I will consult in future travels! Thank you.
- Avis BI can't rave enough about Sandy at Discount Hawaii Car Rental! She not only helped me fix my car rental reservation after the airline changed our flights--ultimately saving me hundreds of dollars--but she also took the time to advise me on fabulous places to go in Maui and Kauai. I am so impressed by the level of customer service and care from this company. Sandy is a miracle worker, and she made my day!
- Joelle S.Dixie from Discount Hawaii Car Rental was absolutely fantastic. Rental prices are insane now, and she suggested we change our rental timeline by a day, and in doing so the total rental cost lowered by over 60%! She was so helpful, and this company is incredible. She gave advice about best spots on the island, and their cancellation policy is unbeatable - no questions asked cancellation at anytime, since they don't take your card info. 10/10 would recommend using them!
- Taylor G.If this is the one you mean: Discount Hawaii Car Rental.com Discount Hawaii Car Rental is the most respected, most recommended on these boards, along with Costco. DHCR is who my parents used to use, when they were still driving. I'd still choose from Avis, Alamo or Enterprise though and not Payless, maybe not Budget. DHCR is great, but is still just a 3rd party booker; that doesn't mean the underlying company is great.
-There is something to be said for kindness in customer service. I can go on (and I will!) about the quality of the services provided, but I just want to shout out the team for the way they interact with their patrons. I've had such lovely interactions with Sandy, Tammy, and Justin every time I've asked a question or needed clarification and that's what will keep me coming back. Back in 2019 I came across Discount Hawaii Car Rental from an online ad while doing research for my very first trip to Hawaii, and in particular, Maui. The site is easy to use and quickly compares prices. They immediately respond too! The lovliest surprise was when prices went down they automatically adjusted the rental price for me and let me know! Fast forward three years and here I am, booking my next rental for early August, taking my kids to Maui for the first time - and the same thing happened! Rental prices went down and the immediately and they adjusted the reservation. I've been so happy with DHCR and look forward my next rental!
- Erin CThank you to Discount Hawaii Car Rentals for their top notch customer service. We had a horrible experience with Budget rental agency in Maui. While budget failed us in many ways, Discount Hawaii Car rental did all they could, and more to try to resolve. Unfortunately, the resolution was out of their control, but they still made sure to follow up and help us with another solution. We will be customers of Discount Hawaii Car Rentals again and refer our friends and family to them. We certainly will never book with Budget again, in Maui, or anywhere else in the world for that matter. Discount Hawaii Car Rentals prides themselves in customer service, and it shows, they are a trustworthy reliable company.
- Laura S.I booked my last two trips to Hawaii with AAA and then I found you guys. I will be booking with you guys for our trip in September 2024 to Kauai you guys have amazing rates.
- Kevin LWow phenomenal customer service!! I can't say enough, I originally booked online and now rates have dropped! I called & Ron answered after just 1 ring and was able to change our reservation!! This will be the only company I will use for my Hawaii car rentals!! Thanks so much Ron!!
- Ruth N.Discount Hawaii Car Rentals is simply AMAZING!! We book our car 4 months in advance, so of course, the airline has changed our flights 2 times already. Our arrival went from Noon to 7pm. Needing to change our car pickup time was important. I emailed Discount Hawaii and was surprised when Tammy replied within 20 minutes! Tammy gave us stellar Customer Service!!! She re-booked our reservation and SAVED us almost $500 with the new rate! Same car, same company!! I am so 'Over-the-Moon' with her service and kind words, I am now a customer of theirs FOR LIFE!! They have the BEST rates and SUPERIOR Customer Service - why would you ever rent a car in Hawaii any other way? They are quite simply the best.
- JMDear Kathy and Dixie! Thank you both for your support. Charges reversed and all is good! Again, Thrifty in Kona ‘Amazing’. Next time I travel to Maui, I will be super super careful. I will continue to book with you after 10 years cause your customer service makes me feel like there is still hope in humanity. Mahalo for your support and thank you!
- Joanne LDiscount Hawaii Car Rentals is simply AMAZING!! We book our car 4 months in advance, so of course, the airline has changed our flights 2 times already. Our arrival went from Noon to 7pm. Needing to change our car pickup time was important. I emailed Discount Hawaii and was surprised when Tammy replied within 20 minutes! Tammy gave us stellar Customer Service!!! She re-booked our reservation and SAVED us almost $500 with the new rate! Same car, same company!! I am so 'Over-the-Moon' with her service and kind words, I am now a customer of theirs FOR LIFE!! They have the BEST rates and SUPERIOR Customer Service - why would you ever rent a car in Hawaii any other way? They are quite simply the best.
- JMThe attendant was nice and helpful. The car was good and ran well. Very easy pick up and drop off. Barely a wait either way.
- Cassi PThey provided the best rate I could find for my recent trip to the big island. In addition, compared to Hotwire/Expedia, you don't need to make any payment before you pick up the car. Overall I had a very smooth experience with discount Hawaii car rental.
- Weiguang Y.After a day in Honolulu we felt we were just missing too much and reserved a car. The whole process was seamless and even got upgraded from a Chevy Spark to a brand new Mustang (hard-top, but still). Pick up took a while due to the face the office was Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz, but once we got on the road it was smooth sailing. I half expected to be hit with additional fees after dropping the car off the following day, but nope. We paid exactly what we were quoted. Excellent.
- Mike MAmazing service. From start to finish, they communicated great, accurate on quote and very informative. Thank you!
- Caleb S.Hi I just wanted to say car rental was as advertised. I noticed an extra charge mid rental period and called your office. I mistakenly thought you could have your spouse and an additional driver(friend). The lady I talked with was excellent and sent emails to enterprise car rentals. I expected to pay for the extra driver for the 4-5 days it took to figure it out, but Enterprise charged me no extra and removed the (friend) driver because of your employee who sent several emails on our behalf. I can assure you it was so nice to talk to an employee who understands service! We will use you people every time we rent a car in Hawaii and recommend you to others. Very pleased with your company and staff especially Mike Thank you very much! I have used and will continue to use Discount Hawaii for my rental car needs.
- Mahalo, RichardHuge thanks. Appreciate your wonderful customer service.
- - C.Excellent service from Martin, was truly a pleasure dealing with him. Will recommend this site any day.
- - KenIt is my pleasure to communicate my wonderful experience with one of your customer service representatives. Sandy was without a doubt the bright spot in a 3 day ordeal of trying to get to Oahu from Alaska. Due to severe weather in the PNW all airline flights were postponed, rerouted, or in our case simply canceled. Having reserved a car from Alamo thru you I contacted both you and Alamo, leaving email messages regarding the circumstances of our late arrival. Sandy contacted me 1st thing and talked with Alamo attempting to straighten out the reservations. Appalling they refused to hold them past 24 hrs beyond pickup time ( as in the way of background- we come for 6 week stays booked thru you each year. This years reservations were made early last spring and was at a contract price of approximately 2200.00 $. Alamo refused to hold the reservations but would gladly renew the 28 day contract for 5400 $. Sandy was as shocked as I was.) Fortunately Sandy immediately went to work - and within minutes had multiple estimates emailed to me - all of which were under better circumstances than the original Alamo contract but were much cheaper to boot. I selected a car from Budget and she had the reservations made and my confirmation within minutes. I will never be able to express how grateful I was ( am) for her dedicated service ; truly by far above and beyond ; as am a retired Army officer, easily recognize talented , dedicated employees and simply put she is a keeper . Mahalo. and the rest of the story ; today your folks rescued another member of our veterans group ( Twig Tordof) ) who booked direct w/ Alamo and in short was screwed as we were. When I told him this morning of your assistance he immediately spoke with a gentleman in your Oahu office and like me you were able to not only arrange a more suitable car but with better service at a much better price. Planning has started for next year's annual visit and as in the past several years bookings will be made thru your outstanding agency : due in a very large part to the wonderful caring service your staff always displays. PLEASE recognize Sandy for me and pass to her my many Mahalos.
- Terrence Captain US Army ( Ret).Sandy was fabulous. She took care of my situation in the best way possible. Her spirit is so positive and she gave me such useful information for my upcoming trip. It is refreshing to speak with someone in customer service that actually cares about me. Sandy made me feel cared for and appreciated.
- KarlI heard from a few sources that Discount was the best rental car company, and I can see why! The service was much more than I would have ever expected! Tammy helped me with the reservation. She found a cheaper car, and rebooked that for us, careful to meet our needs. She was professional, friendly, and competent. Way to go Tammy! Way to go Discount. Would refer you in a heartbeat!!
- Robin DHi, We have just returned from our 3.5 week trip in 4 Hawaiian islands and we had booked a car on each island with DHCR. Was looking where to leave a review on your site but could not find it...so sending you this msg here. We herewith would like to express our gratitude for the great rates obtained as well as to your team who have been great each time we have contacted them. Finally, all collections/returns went without any issues. We can only recommend your company !
- Peter & Dany from Belgium / EuropeI just called Discount Hawaii Car Rental regarding a Thrifty Car Rental Lihue reservation with some questions. I had the most pleasant exchange with a gentleman named Ron. He was helpful, professional, and friendly. Just wanted to say he's a great employee and a great asset to you. Please recognize his excellence!!
- Lanan C.We had smooth and seamless rentals in Maui and Kauai using Discount Hawaii Car rental! Did have a hiccup in Honolulu with a huge wait time but that was no fault of DHCR and due to Spring Break, Covid and Staff Shortages. Would definitely recommend using Discount Hawaii Car Rental. They cared about the customer and got us better pricing when rates changed. Easy to communicate with too. Two thumbs up!
- Martha T.This company is absolutely amazing! The pricing is always great and the customer service is beyond compare.
- Yolanda M.We have been coming to Kauai for years, and have used Discount Hawaii Car Rental for about the last 10. I am a comparison shopper and always check out Costco for their prices, but Discount Hawaii always beats them. Costco used to include an extra driver for free, which was enticing, but now Discount includes 2 extra drivers for free. This has been so helpful as we usually travel with friends and family. While the cars come from the various rental companies, some better than others, they have always honored the reservation to the dollar (sometimes a few pennies different, but who cares?) Changes are easy to make and the people I have spoken to on the phone have the Aloha spirit. Love them.
- Barbara S.Get your car rental for less from Discount Hawaii Car Rental! We ended up with Advantage, but we saved a few bucks thanks to these guys. That's basically what this is, shaving off a few bucks! Overall, save your money and come here.
- Benny H.Dixie from Discount Hawaii Car Rental was absolutely fantastic. Rental prices are insane now, and she suggested we change our rental timeline by a day, and in doing so the total rental cost lowered by over 60%! She was so helpful, and this company is incredible. She gave advice about best spots on the island, and their cancellation policy is unbeatable - no questions asked cancellation at anytime, since they don't take your card info. 10/10 would recommend using them!
- Taylor G.Please accept our ALL-STAR THANK YOU to JUSTIN! Justin was oh, so helpful assisting me in understanding & navigating the rentalcover program. After forwarding the link, he kindly & patiently explained how to reinstate a policy that we had cancelled. I so appreciate his offer & willingness to stay on the phone & walk me through the process. My husband & I were uncertain how to proceed & Justins calm manner was very reassuring in the steps we could take. We are relieved, grateful & confident that we now know how to reinstate the policy & receive the coverage needed. Thank you so much, Justin! Best regards,
- Bonnie & JohnI can't rave enough about Sandy at Discount Hawaii Car Rental! She not only helped me fix my car rental reservation after the airline changed our flights--ultimately saving me hundreds of dollars--but she also took the time to advise me on fabulous places to go in Maui and Kauai. I am so impressed by the level of customer service and care from this company. Sandy is a miracle worker, and she made my day!
- Joelle S."I always get the best deal using discount hawaii car rentals!! I shop around and they always beat anything else!! Even Better than my airline employee discount!!! I’ve used them SEVERAL times! Always wonderful service, great cars from the same company’s your use to, thrifty, hertz ect and in Maui u get ur car right at the terminal!! Super convenient!! I only use them now!! I’m a very happy customer”
- Shawna“Wonderful friendly helpful service and great car rental rates. I have used them for about 4 years now and there is no point even checking anywhere else as their rates are always the best.”
- Rhonada"Had to change my reservation multiple times (maybe 5 times) due to weather related travels delays. The team here is absolutely fantastic to deal with. They are professional, quick to respond, and very proactive. When one of my reservations was in jeopardy, they made a backup reservation “just in case.” Can’t day enough good things about this company."
- Mary Ann"I have rented multiple vehicles for many years with these fine people. They are friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable about their business, in addition to being masters of customer service. You will not regret using Discount Hawaii Car Rental."
- Kerry"Amazing deal, great car selection, quick and easy.... used them on maui and kona, will use again."
- Erin"Rented from them for more than 10 years. Good service. Very easy to deal with."
- Sheila"I LOVE discount Hawaii car! They always have the lowest rates and best customer service! Highly recommend! You won’t be sorry! I’ve never had any issues renting though them! We go at least 2-3 times a year and they never disappoint."
- Shannon"I traveled for over 8 years dealing with car rental agencies and I have never experienced better customer service than I have with Discount Hawaiian Car Rental. They not only notice and booked better deals for me but I called one evening when they were closed but didn't leave a message and they called me back the next day." I have never experienced such outstanding customer service with the national branded agencies or other for that matter. I will never rent from anyone else."
- Ben"Discount Hawaii Car rentals got us the BEST deal for our vacation, we have never used them before and I was amazed what the did for us. We have been going to Maui for 25 years and never had customer service like this. I will be letting all my friends and family know about the great folks. Thank you Linda and Discount Hawaii Car Rentals!"
- Janis"I always use them when we travel to Hawaii (about 5 times now) and they've always been great. prices are so good and we've never had any issues with them. I've used them on 2 islands now. the rest of my family also uses them for their yearly trips. great service, great prices, great cars.....can't beat that! I recommend them to everyone that I know when I find out they are going to hawaii!"
- Ashley"Love booking with these folks. I book way ahead and if the price goes up I feel good and if price goes down I cam just book a new reservation first and then cancel the earlier one with no hassle and no fees. Plus you can often get a 2nd or 3rd extra driver at no added cost. I have gotten really nice cars from the vendors they work with."
- John