Nice clean cars and great prices! Easy pickup and drop off with no waiting at the rental counter! Friendly service and easy online paperwork! I highly recommend Rent A Car Kauai! They are a local family owned and operated business. read more

Rent A Car Kauai - Beautiful North shore rainbow - Car Rental Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

2nd time we have used Rent A Car in K. They provide the BEST rates in Kauai for their Toyota . Just need to plan in advance. You will need UBER from LIH to COSTCO. Their Toyota cars are at COSTCO for pick up and drop OFF. Yes a bit more $$ for UBER, but their weekly rates still make it worthwhile. As for time, no worse than airport shuttles for the other vendors. Just take advantage at COSTCOs - stock up on water + food etc.. WE ALL KNOW it is expensive here. But YES Rent A Car in K. Is one of the few value choices on the island. read more

Car was in good condition. AC worked well. MPG was good. Pick up and drop off went well. Would rather the pick up and drop off be at the airport but reasoning is understood. read more

Immediately getting our bags the car was already in the parking lot waiting for us. The car was amazing and fit perfect for three adults and two kids, two large suit cases, two smaller bags and carrying items. We drove daily to town, restaurants and beach locations. The car did great on gas mileage. If you book you won't be disappointed. The car rental staff was in communication and very professional. We will recommend and use again on our future trips! Thank you again. :)) read more

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Carolyn and Bryan were so accommodating. The whole process was easy when I needed a bigger vehicle to accommodate my family and she answered quickly, gave us a great deal and was very straightforward. I suggest her to ALL my friends/ family visiting Kauai!! read more

Rent A Car Kauai - Car Rental Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

We rented in 2022 with minimal problems. We had a flat tire which they were not easy to connect with regarding repair, nor were they interested in helping. We found someone on our own near where we were staying who kindly fixed it. We rented in 2023 and had a poor experience. Questions were answered rudely over email: "This quote can only be held until tomorrow. " " Tell us flight changes 24 hours in advance. We don't want to be bothered with all the changes. " A very small scratch was reported, "Be patient this will take some time. Report it to your insurance". A full month later, I was inundated with, more than once daily emails demanding payment before our insurance was able to fully comply with their demands, which they had no reason to do. Finally, Jeff the owner threatened me verbally as well as childishly calling me names over the phone. I was threatened with a lawsuit if I did not comply to his demands and was called "a jerk". I am unsure why I felt paying full price up front, six months in advance was a good idea, but I did it. I was also reading that they are not supposed to be parking the cars at the airport for pick up, but they violate rules (or laws) and continue to do so. They will tell you to say you are borrowing a friend's car. The owner acts desperate for money and takes it out on others. I'm pretty sure whatever money he gets for "damage" is not used to fix the vehicle. Who knows? Please stay away, you will be glad that you did. read more

Visited Kauai recently and found that no rental cars were available from the usual big-name companies. Then I found that Rent-a-car-Kauai had vehicles and this small company provided a reliable Toyota Corolla at a good price. My family was very pleased with the service and the team that provided the car. My advice is don't be afraid of a smaller, lesser-known company....as long as they have good ratings. R-a-C-K provided very good services and I recommend them. read more

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They were amazing to work with. There was a shortage on the island for car rentals and I was able to book them for the day after I arrived. They made it convenient by dropping off the car at my hotel. They are pretty responsive and they are a great value! read more

Dealing with them was a great experience, especially how easy it was to get the car. It was parked right across the street from baggage claim - a two minute walk to get to it, key was inside and we drove away. So much nicer than the process with the big guys. Plus I really like support small local businesses whenever I can. I'll be using these folks each time I visit Kauai from now on. read more

What a Diamond in the rough!!! Booking a car through Rent A Car Kauai was the absolute best car rental experience we've ever had!!! No lines, no wait, A 40 yard walk to your vehicle directly across the road from the terminal and you're out of there!!! The entire time from the terminal to your vehicle took about 8 minutes!!! The owners of Rental A Car Kauai treated us like family. The vehicle was extremely clean, fully sanitized and the gas gauge was completely full! The turn in took all of 5-8 minutes from arrival to the departure gate snd their pricing blew all of the major rental car agencies out of the water. We will never rent from anyone else while visiting Kauai!!! Mahalo to Rent A Car Kauai!!' read more

This is the first time using Kauai Rentacar. Carolyn was easy to work with and gave me a great deal on an older van that was in really good shape and verrry clean! I would highly recommend dealing with a local company and supporting the local small businesses on Kauai. I also recommend using Nathan at The Lot for the shuttle service to and from the airport. It is about 5 minutes away and a very quick and easy way to coordinate a rental car. Once again you are supporting a local small business. My wife and I have been coming to Kauai for 30 years and really love the people here as they are always so friendly and helpful!! read more

I rented from Rent a Car Kauai because I was looking for a car that my teenage son could drive and this company was great! Highly recommend. The car was a 2015 Toyota Corolla in great condition, very clean and delivered directly across the street from baggage claim. Just walk to parking lot with your luggage and you are on your way to your vacation. Booking was easy, prompt replies and great customer service. Would definitely use them again and highly recommend! read more

Smooth experience with great customer service. They called me and ensured I understood the process which was very simple and straight forward. Better services than the big corporate companies like Hertz and others read more

This was the best experience. I had no idea how impossible it was to get a rental car this year so ended up super lucky. The way these guys do customer service is beyond! They bring the car, park it right in front of the airport exit, give you instructions on getting out and dropping it back off. No rental car counters, no hard sell for added insurance, no additional wait. I will never rent the normal way again. read more

I decided to try something different instead of renting from the typical platforms when booking travel. Knowing the difficulty the island has gone through with COVID shut down/quarantine restrictions (since my in-laws live there). I have to admit, I was a bit nervous because this company requires full payment ahead of time and if you need to cancel you do loose a portion of your deposit (unlike renting through Costco). I'm so used to booking through Costco or direct with Budget/Alamo/etc. The Pro's: #1 Bypass lines for car rental and go straight to the parking lot where you get instructions as to where it's parked. Do the same thing when returning the car. #2 The car is older and looks local (which is great for what all the research I was doing so I could blend in). I know that seems kinda crazy, but definitely noticed a difference (driving wise) compared to my last trip in shiny new car. Or maybe its because after last trip I learned some of the 'driving customs' there? Ok, lemme get on my soap box for a second. If you're reading this now let me pass on some wisdom.... - Be extra courteous, the traffic is nuts and others need to pull out into traffic and get somewhere too. - Sloooooow DOWN (I know it's hard, I have a lead foot naturally and I'm NOT in a rush) The speed limit typically ranges from 20-40 MPH and only a couple spots where you can go 50 MPH. If you only knew how many times I LOL'd with the shiny $$$,$$$$.$$ vehicles meant for the Autobahn I saw on that island in resort zones (eye-roll) . In all fairness, they can get to the beach faster compared to us who's stuck behind them at a crawl pace in traffic, right? - Contraflow (learn it and be extra mindful) because the first time driving in it will freak you out! #3 Friendly staff when booking. Be sure to follow there instructions which I never had any surprises. I knew that we pay for the onetime $15 parking at airport upon arrival. Not a big deal, compared to airport fees/taxes. Con: (none really, the car worked fine and great customer service) The only thing I was taken back was when I wanted to rebook for another trip the following month. The SAME car for the SAME amount of time doubled in price and only like $20-50 cheaper than renting from COSTCO. I know there's a shortage of cars on the island because many were shipped back to mainland during pandemic but come on double the price? I'm sorry but I made some calls to other local car rentals and saved my money. If I could part with paying double the cost, then I'm renting new hands down. Yeah, I worked hard for that cash and who cares at that point if I look like a tourist (now I know how to NOT drive like one) LOL I TOTALLY would rent from this company again (when I can save $ compared to national car rental companies) just say'n. To the newbies renting an older car on the island: Salt air and moisture beat up everything period. So please don't bash companies based off of "visual". If you are going to get grossed out seeing rust on metal or salt water stains on cloth upholstery then go with a new car. Mahalo for reading my novella experience and hope you have an amazing trip. The people are living aloha, I BEG you to keep that vibe going, respect the land and others. read more

We were very happy with our car and service from Rent A Car Kauai. We actually loved the hands off program. We arrived at the airport, walked out of the terminal and into our rental car. Same when we left. No waiting in lines or doing paperwork. The car was reliable, clean and everything worked. There was even a Kauai tourist guide in the glove compartment. We will definitely use this company again. read more

I have used Rent A Car Kauai my past 3 trips to Kauai and I absolutely LOVE the ease of walking right out from baggage claim just steps to my rental car & taking off. No lines, no wait, no hassle! Then just parking in the airport parking lot to "return" - so easy! The cars are older,used & although may have some boo-boos they are reliable & get you safely from waterfall to waterfall! I love that this is a small family owned company and very happy to support that especially post COVID hardships on small businesses! Definitely recommend! Mahalo Maryshka!! read more

Rental cars are tricky these days; expensive and hard to find. Rent A Car Kauai was an absolute pleasure! They provided us with a perfectly adequate car for the duration of our visit for a reasonable price. Look no further read more

Getting the car and returning was so easy! Good communication to let us know where the car was parked, keys in the glove box and off we go. The only slightly negative aspect was the age and condition of the car. A very old Toyota Corolla with definite age and wear on the body. Had a tire pressure light on which we were told to ignore. The car ran well and we had no issues with its performance. I would recommend for ease of service and price but temper your expectations on the car. read more

In a time of hours-long rental car lines and folks resorting to U-Hauls, Rent A Car Kauai was an incredible service. We walked off the plane, into the lot, and drove away in a clean, well maintained car to start our vacation. No shuttle, no haggle, no lines, just go. We listened to other travelers lament their experiences with the major rental companies, feeling like our car rental was a dirty secret. read more

Highly recommend! Super easy to prep for the trip, and when your flight lands you are in your car & starting your vacation so much faster than anyone renting from the big companies. The price beat all other companies and I'd much rather support a local business. Communication was excellent and we even got a brand new car with all the bells and whistles! 10/10 would recommend!! read more

Super easy to rent (all online) and the car was waiting for us just outside the terminal. No waiting in lines which was especially awesome. On the return we just parked and walked in the airport, texting them where we parked the car. Highly recommend this budget friendly family company. read more

We have rented from Rent A Car Kauai in the past and have always been well satisfied. This trip was no different from the previous. Car was easy to find, in great running condition and clean. Drop off is as easy as pickup. We would highly recommend using Rent A Car Kauai for anyone looking for a clean rental car at a reduced price when compared to other commercial companies. Aloha - Adams Family read more

We had a great experience with Rent A Car Kauai from beginning through the end. We were very grateful to have rented a car during the pandemic - the 2013/4 Toyota Corolla we had was in good condition. Pickup and drop off were super easy and convenient as you bypass the long lines in a car rental office. Great customer service. Happy client here. Will definitely bookmark this local business. Thank you, Rent A Car Kauai! read more

Rent A Car Kauai was absolutely fantastic! I HIGHLY recommend renting a car this way and with this specific company! They were very responsive and helpful when booking and leading up to our vacation. When it was time for our vacation, they were very communicative beforehand and day of when/where the rental vehicle was. I will never go back to renting a car from a mainstream company that takes HOURS. This was easy, stress free and saved so much time. If you're looking for the best way to rent a car, I couldn't recommend Rent A Car Kauai more! read more

We had a great experience with Rent A Car Kauai. Our rental was a Corolla that was just a few years old and perfect for getting us around the island. The process to reserve a car was easy and painless. When we got there we had a small issue but the folks are Rent A Car Kauai were able to get back to us quickly. This was one of the best experiences we've had renting a car especially compared to the big companies. Once we got to the island we just had to find the car and drive out. No waiting to be bussed to the rental office or long lines / wait time. Returning the car was really quick and easy too. I would definitely go with Rent A Car Kauai again and would suggest it over the bigger companies. read more

It's really hard to find rentals in Hawaii right now, so we were really glad to find this company. The car was old and a bit run down, but it did everything we needed it to do. The staff were really easy to communicate with. Would definitely rent from them again. read more

Highly recommend! Support a local business, fair prices, excellent service, prompt communication. We look forward to being return customers. read more

WARNING*******DO NOT RENT FROM THESE PEOPLE******** Car: 2002 Ford Focus (red) -paid for 7 days of it ($23/day) They claimed that this car was in great working condition, they left me a voicemail saying that the rattling noise was nothing to worry about and merely the "shocks needing to be replaced but that is not urgent"! So naturally being a risk taker, we tried it out for 2 days but it soon became apparent that it was not safe to drive (see below). I was merely trying to support local small businesses- but in hindsight I realize this was a bad decision as when I contacted the company multiple times they were not responsive to our safety concerns. In fact they were very dismissive and were unwilling to switch out the car for a more functional version. Worst of all they refused to refund ANY MONEY even though I returned the car after 2 days due to safety concerns as the car was rattling louder and louder daily and shaking on the road. PROS: -they leave the car for you at the airport so its easy to hop in (but you're locked in to whatever they leave you with irregardless of your concern that the car is not in functional condition) CONS: -their old cars are the same price ($23/day) as a brand new rental car ($23/day) from Alamo or Budget - you can get much better deals on the costco travel website (which is what we ended up doing) -customer service: very dismissive attitude- we called them several times and emailed with our concerns- they returned our phone calls 50% of the time (even when I called during 8am-6pm hours). They kept saying that I had rented the car "as is"- and disregarded our complaints below. Let's just say we weren't given trustworthy dependable customer service. Usually businesses try to respond to a client's questions and concerns. But instead this is characteristic of their response to me "INCORRECT: You are not a mechanic so your diagnosis is based on speculation" I may not be a mechanic but I don't think its a sign of good car maintenance if the car rattles and shakes the whole time. -I expressed concern that the car didn't look like it would make it up Waimea canyon and asked what I should do in case the car broke down, they told me to read the handout (which I've attached) which doesn't address this concern. It basically felt like they don't care what happens and their attitude is we've charged your credit card for the 7 day reservation so we won't refund you any money - even if the car vibrates loudly and the shocks are rattling. So needless to say we returned the rattling car and ended up renting a new functional fully working car for peace of mind that it won't break down on the road! the car: - brakes pads worn, delayed response- which is dangerous on kauai's rainy streets - shocks need replacement evidence by increasingly loud rattling noise - poor suspension, bumpy ride - visibility in rear view mirror poor due to bad tint job of back window (blurred visabilty) see the photos I've attached - cigarette lighter/outlet non functional- so no luck in charging your smart phone in their cars (their response: was a brusque: "just charge it at home") While on Maui I also rented a 15 yr old car that looked worse than the red Ford Focus, however it ran a lot smoother and was well maintained and everything worked properly including the shocks which this company doesn't care to replace. read more

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Great experience overall - easy to set up a reservation, great car. Only downside was they had the wrong arrival time written down and were late dropping the car off at the airport. Despite this, they were very apologetic and rushed a car over. In hindsight would have been worth a call to confirm arrival time the day before. Nonetheless, still would consider for a future trip. read more

Overall a great experience, and everything was as described/promised. Yes, the reservation documentation took a bit, but I appreciated the thoroughness and transparency. The car was awaiting us at the airport as promised. It was clean and very roomy for a small sedan; everything worked and served us very well during our stay. Will definitely book again on a return visit. Katya (aka Vita) read more

Picking up from the airport lot is super easy, they sent a text as soon as I had landed informing me of where it was parked. The car was in great shape and managed to get us around the island all week no problems. Returning was just as easy. Price was comparable to national brands and convenience factor certainly makes it worth it going with them. Would definitely rent again. read more

The good: The Owners of Kauai Rental Car were very friendly and pretty accommodating. We picked up our car from their home in Kapaa since we did not need a car for the first three days of our trip. They do offer airport pick-up & drop-off. They will even accommodate late/after-hour flights. You will need to arrange the car to be dropped off at he airport; extra fee's will probably apply. The bad: I was rented a 14yr old, 2000 Lexus that had over 105,880 miles and was charged an extra $25 for the "upgrade". That was fine; up until I picked up the car. This rental car was a beat up inside & out. On the outside, there was a crack on the windshield at eye level. There were dents and paint chips all over; plus a dog had clawed the paint above the front tire shaft. The inside, had an engine checklight on; had outdated car seats to accommodate child seats and their AC adapter to charge phones did not work. The car ran questionable at times. For sure, this car would not have made the up-hill trek to Waimea. We used another rental car that my family was using for that day. The main issue I had was that I was charged $39/day for a really crappy car. If they charged half of what I received then I'd probably just be grateful. This car needs to be retired and taken out of their circulation of rentals. Aside from that, I liked their customer service, I felt they were making an honest living and would use them again if I could get a decent car at a reasonable price. read more

Rent A Car Kauai - Retire this 2000 Lexus with 105,880 miles & engine light on. Not worth $39/day. Car drives bad brah! - Car Rental Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Rent A Car Kauai was easy to work with and thorough in their information. The car was exactly where they said it would be, when they said it would be. Drop off was a breeze! We really appreciated the ability to travel around the island at such an affordable rate in a car that got 32 mpg! read more

We were very pleased with Rent A Car Kauai - the price was by far less expensive than any other rental option. It is also nice to support a local, family-owned business. The car was a good sized and although it was an older model Corolla, it worked fine. We did use AC and it was fine the entire rental time. Picking up/delivery was much easier than a regular rental company and it was great to not need a shuttle. There was a lot of paperwork to complete (including COVID vaccination information/proof), so that is the only thing you need to consider. It took far more time/paperwork initially, but the price and convenience were excellent. read more

Easy to work with. Convenient pick up and drop off. Accommodating. Reasonably priced. Highly recommend and would use again.

Great, small company that is reasonably priced, detail oriented, and so kind. Helpful through each part of the process, this was just as stress free as every other part of our Hawaiian vacation. If you need a rental car in Kauai, this is the place to go. 10/10 recommend! read more

Pro Tip: Make sure to get all the details about the car's defects before renting. We rented a 2004 Lexus SUV from Rent A Car Kauai. The staff was friendly, and the pick up and drop off at the airport was super easy. We knew we were renting an older car. We aren't prissy by any means, I drove a 2005 car until recently. But, the Lexus we were given had many problems that we were not informed of before renting: - One of the rear seatbelts didn't work - Sunroof didn't work - Car key did not have fob -- this was inconvenient for constantly getting our 14-month old in and out of the car - A ton of wetness and moisture collected on drivers side - Left rear light went out half way through our trip. - Tire pressure light was consistently on, even though the tire was OK. We expected an older car with wear and tear, but we felt deceived that all of these major defects were not disclosed to us upfront. We received a $25 discount for the trouble, but the whole thing still doesn't sit right with myself and my wife. Make sure to ask about all of the defects of the car you are renting before making a payment. Also, the car seat they gave us was very old. It functioned fine, but just something to be aware of. read more

Trying to find a rental car on Kauai after the pandemic was hard. But luckily we stumbled on to Rent A Car Kauai. They had a sweet 2014 Toyota Camry that was perfect for our needs. We completed the rental car application via email and they had the car waiting for us at the airport. We drove all over Kauai for 8 days with no problems. The rental was low miles and great on gas. When our trip was over we dropped the car off in the airport parking lot. No contact hassle free and very responsive. I highly recommend Rent a Car Kauai for your car rental needs. Mahalo read more

I highly recommend using this company. We had a car for 3 weeks and it was perfect. The car was older, but clean, and ran well. Carolyn picked us up at the airport and shuttled us back when we were done. She was very easy to work with, reliable, and there were no surprises. Perhaps best of all, the cost was about half of what one of the big companies would have charged. Mahalo, Carolyn! read more