When vacationing in Hawaii we recommend that you also rent a car. While it is possible to get around Honolulu by bus and other public transportation, it is much easier to see all the island sites by car. This is especially true when visiting the outer islands of Kauai, Maui, Molokai, and the Big Island where public transportation is spotty at best.

 

Hawaii car rental discounts are available online as long as you reserve your car early and well advance of your trip.

 

Rent the smallest car you can fit into but be sure to consider your luggage. Most small economy cars have little to offer when it comes to trunk space. Although you can sometimes upgrade to a larger car at the airport, the upgrade will usually cost you a little more than if you just reserved the larger car originally in advance.

 

Be sure to check your airline arrival and departure times carefully when you make your reservation. Most car rental companies will charge you for an extra day if you’re more than an hour late when bringing the car back. 

 

If you have auto insurance at home, check with your insurance carrier to make sure that you’re covered when renting a car. If so, you don’t need to pay for extra Collision Damage when you rent. Waiving the insurance offered to you at the car rental agency will can save you up to $10 a day.