I rented a car from Rent a Wreck in Feb 2023 when I visited for my friend's wedding. From the airport pickup (which saved me from waiting hours in the airport rental line) to friendly staff and cute little car with A/C - I had a great experience and would definitely rent from them the next time I visit the island. read more

Cheap. That's about it. We got a Chevy Spark. Windshield wiper fluid wouldn't squirt out on the front windshield but did for the back window. Air conditioning didn't work. And no seat belt buckles in the back seat, which illegal. read more

Friendly and efficient service, plus a great value. You get exactly what you'd expect. The car had some aesthetic flaws, and had a service needed light on, but performed beautifully as I drove all over the island all week and I didn't have a single issue with it. Shuttle to and from the airport was also quick and easy. Would definitely recommend if you want a car that gets you around and doesn't scream "tourist" :) read more

We booked through Expedia. I have no issue with a vehicle that's not pretty, but the silver Honda Odyssey we rented wasn't particularly safe. Wiper blades were old and left big streaks when it rained. Wiper fluid was out, so my visibility was poor and I didn't feel comfortable driving it at night, the headlights were really dim. Driving around on an island where it rains often, I really think having functional wiper blades is a low bar to clear. The sliding doors were really difficult to open, very sticky and our kids struggled to open them themselves. The locking mechanisms were weird and no buttons on the key fob worked. Giving a star for the customer service and shuttle service which was friendly and fast. read more

So disappointed in this company. We made a human error and had to cancel our reservation entirely, so we called and were honest and they would absolutely NOT cancel our reservation. They still charged us a fee, even though they were not available on the phone during normal business hours when we tried canceling days in advance. Clearly, this company is all about their bottom line and not the customer. Do NOT use this company unless you truly want a "wreck." read more

This place is a piece of crap. You get a horrible crappy car for so expensive and the door on my car didn't work.

Awesome experience with these guys. At first the shuttle from LIH to the rental place took a while, 35 minutes. But they made up for it by giving me and my girlfriend an upgrade SUV vehicle at the same cost as a sedan. I received the car with a full tank and clean interior. There was no line like these other rental places. I recieved my car within 10 minutes of arriving. I needed to make last minute changes to the reservation and extend the car rental and they were very helpful and accommodating. Dropping off was simple. I had to drop off after hours and all I needed to do was drop the keys in a box and Uber to the airport since they don't do shuttles at night. I will definitely book with them again for our next visit. read more

Always a great experience to enjoy Kauai! Will continue to always use these guys. The cars are old and fun, they have character. This is what you want for the local experience read more

I loved my funky little Toyota Echo. I did look like a local. Some locals even mistook me for one. Super easy to pick up the car and return it after hours. Adele was really nice and helpful. If you need a car on Kauai get one from Adele and her husband. They are a great team. And their cars do what they should. Start, stop, turn. Everything! read more

Wow! Never heard of rent-a Wreck Kauai before this past weekend, but it turnabout to be a Godsend! There were no cars available elsewhere for less than 75$ per day, so I decided to try these. The car was clean and sturdy, a few small blemishes, but reliable with good AC! We were able to drive all over the Koloa area and Lihue, had a wonderful vacation, safely and without breaking the bank! Also no long lines to check in and out. The very best thing was dealing with the staff- Pietr and Adele were so kind, accommodating and friendly. Didn't make me feel like 'another tourist-customer.' I would definitely go with them again! read more

If you're looking for the best way to get around on Kauai and still have money to spend on the things that matter, (dinners out, adventures, etc.) rent a wreck is the best way to roll! Not at all inviting for someone to target for a break in like most of the rentals here. The best part was when I rolled up to RedSalt restaurant and handed the key to the valet. "Take special care of this one and don't put too many miles on it " I said with a wink. The valet driver was awesome - he parked it in a VIP spot. I even got a selfie with him when we were leaving. Great value and the staff at rent a wreck are awesome!!! read more

Rent-A-Wreck - Car Rental Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Great, no-hassle rental of a 2008-ish Camry at an affordable price! Would definitely rent again.

Hello fellow travelers! Just back from Kauai and I am very pleased with my experience with Kauai rent a wreck. Firstly, Pieter was a darling! Very very professional yet possessing that oh so lovely Kauai laid back aura! He was so helpful. Ok, on to the car. I drove an Echo, and what great gas mileage. The engine was sound, good pick up when needed. Very reliable. Everything worked very well and a big trunk. Yep, visually she was not a beauty and a wonderful advertisement for the uses of duck tape. Yet I knew I could count on her. And that was always true to the test. I named her Hortense. All in all, go for it! Great company, reliable car and I saved over a thousand$$$$. Aloha! read more

Such nice folks....the car was perfect for running around the island. It was clean and ran perfect. So easy to book and call for shuttle once you arrive. Will be using them again as I hope to do this for Christmas again next year. read more

Rent-A-Wreck has been my personal interisland Go-to rental service for over 8+ years!! I dont ever think twice about where to rent from - The owners and employees are always reliable, friendly, & straightforward. Everything is so easy! If you're looking for a car that will do the job while you're on Kauai..look no further!! Looking forward to the next time Ill be enjoying my time on island with one of Rent-a-Wreck's vehicles!! read more

Best car rental company we could have chosen. The car worked perfectly, and made us look like a local so we felt more confident that we wouldn't get broken into. Also, the locals treated us more kindly because they thought we were a local. Picking up the car and returning it was a breeze. I highly recommend rent a wreck! read more

reliable great car, fit our needs, will use them again in the future mahalo ! B Schmetz read more

I stumbled across this business when looking for a rental in Kauai. Honestly it was exactly what we needed. Car ran great and we actually got upgraded and had AC in our car (trust me that's a treat)! The car was definitely not a Ferrari but it was an amazing experience. We made it all the way to Waimea Canyon and did everything we wanted to do. If your looking for an affordable and fun car rental place, this is for you! Everyone here was also very nice and accommodating. Thank you Rent A Wreck! read more

Rent-A-Wreck - Car Rental Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

$1260/week wreck Key points: * A critical feature and an important convenience feature are not working * Does not take customer's key needs into account * Pick up location far from Airport (20min walk I tested) * Give 1 more star because they offer a ride from the rental place back to airport Details I paid $1260/Week for a 2009 Odyssey. The price is high and the car is in bad shape (my 2009 Accord is in a much better shape). The main problem is the curb side sliding door cannot open, which is a safety issue for my family. My family has an infant, a kid and 3 adults. Without the curb side door, we have to enter and exit from from the road side door. 5 days in, they offered a replacement car. But they refused to deliver the car to us. Picking up the car will cause me 1.5 hours minimal. Terrible deal for a tourist. I refused the offer. The audio system was locked and they cannot give us a working code to unlock. A dead silence week for us. At the end, they did not offer any discount/partial refund as such. The only thing they do is to give me a lift back to airport. I spend 20 minutes to walk to their pickup location. I should have took a taxi because the day is hot and I have to walk on the shoulder of the street (not safe) for most of the journey. read more

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This car rental company was a budget friendly option for us for our visit to Kauai. The owners of the company had good communication through the whole process and I felt like it was easy and friendly! I will be using Rent-A-Wreck again. read more

Good-bye to our ghetto-fabulous Toyota Echo old rental car from Rent-A-Wreck . All windows and doors had to be manually rolled down and locked, no radio, gas valve door was missing, scratches and dents all over the car. We were bouncing in our car ride when we encountered a bump in the road But we loved it, as we loved everything about our very inexpensive budget vacation. We drove all over the island for 5 days and only had to fill the tank once at the end, costing a whoppin' $23.88 . 5-day rental car for $175. (Last time I was in Kauai, 6-day rental car cost me about $370). Get outta town. Rent-A-Wreck...I highly recommend if you don't give a shit what others think and don't mind driving like you're in the 80's read more

Rent-A-Wreck - Car Rental Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Just as advertised. Nice people and good service all around. Thanks Adele!....Nikhil

We loved our old Toyota and we extra loved our service and kindness from the owners. I highly recommend this business to anyone who needs a reasonable rental even on relatively short notice. Communication was excellent, the vehicle was in great shape (don't let the name throw you off, or do if you snooty whatev) and we were felt well taken care of. Their after hours pickup options make any schedule work and they went out of their way to make sure our vacation was special. Don't miss a chance to support local businesses, keep your budget under control and have a few extra bucks for snacks. Will rent again. read more

Save a lot of money Blend in with the locals Need I say more? I've used them 2-3 times and it was always a pleasure. I highly recommend rent a wreck! read more

If you are looking for a reliable, reasonably priced car that will get you safely around the island, and would rather spend your travel funds on experiences, dining, etc. than on a car that looks nice, then don't hesitate to rent from Clayton and Adele. They are a charming couple, recently transplanted from South Africa, and from first contact to airport dropoff, they provide excellent customer service. Clayton picked us up and dropped us off at the airport- the location is a short distance away. Our old two-door Toyota Echo (over 100,000 miles) had dents and scratches, manual windows, non-working radio, a large trunk for luggage, A/C (not all of their cars do), and got us all over the beautiful island, 4 days for $180.00 cash, plus the cost of gas. A family owned business, at much less cost that the big chains. Give them a chance, and you won't be sorry! read more

Pieter was very friendly at time of check in. Was thorough about checking in the process. It was my first time using rent a wreck and was hesitant at first, however at pick up of the airport and going over everything - it was very easy and straightforward with no hidden fees or issues. Car ran great but I went with no ac option. You will be treated like a local with one of these cars. Easy to check out and close out paperwork. I also used checkout after hours. Pieter was comical, friendly and attentive with following up on quote, check in and check out. Pieter is the guy to talk to. Hint - things close down early on the island so get your gas early and not late at night. read more

We had a great experience with Rent a Wreck Kauai. They were so great to communicate with and everything worked out perfectly. Our flight landed at 10pm. After a long flight and since it was a beautiful evening, we just walked to their office right from the airport. It's about one mile and I rolled my suitcase along with me, no troubles. We did the same on the return flight, I was dropped off at the airport with the bags and my boyfriend dropped off the car and walked back to the airport. I highly recommend this company, no hassle, easy to communicate with, and a low rate, I'll use them again for sure! read more

There's no need for a fancy vehicle. We rented a mini van for a week. Everything went smoothly & they help you from start to finish. It was & clean on the inside & the AC worked. The pickup & drop off were easy. The price was more than half of what the other rental agencies offered. It's important to support the local businesses so we can continue to enjoy these beautiful islands they share. read more

Asked for a quote and their option that didn't include working AC was almost as expensive as a regular rental car somewhere else?!? Make sure you're actually getting a deal before you use them. read more

My wife Jo set up our vehicle rental through this company, twice now, and we cannot say enough about how much we love them! They are great with communication, their prices are great and pick up and drop off was a cinch! We will always go with Rent A Wreck anytime we come to Kauai! read more

Rented a "wreck" for our week long stay in Lihue. Car was pretty reliable and good on gas. Yes the car was ugly but for $350 a week you're not going to get a Ferrari lol. I would use this company again if I return to Hawaii. Ps look out for chickens they're everywhere. read more

I have nothing but good things to say about this company. Their phone presence is wonderful, and they were extremely accommodating in every manner. Take the negative reviews you are reading with a very large grain of salt - I suspect they had loftier expectations than they should have - it's possible they never saw the name of the company? While the car did have panel lights illuminated, I never once doubted that it would get me where I needed to be -- and sure enough, it always did. Solid car for an extremely reasonable price, and warm customer service. Highly recommend. :) read more

Everyone was super friendly and laid back. The business is a great idea and we feel that we fit in well with our van. They picked us up and dropped us off, helped with the luggage, and were always in good spirits. Peter gave us some great dinning recommendations and was super cool. When we go back to Kauai we're definitely renting a wreck! read more

Our experience with rent-a-wreck kauai was flawless. Clear communication, seamless pickup and drop-off process (even though we were after hours), and the car was great! A couple minor dings, but perfectly clean on the inside, ran perfectly, A/C worked the whole trip. No problems, and you can't beat the price. read more

1. $25/day 2. They rent out to people under age 25 as long as the driver is older than 18 3. You don't need a deposit to secure the rental My rental took a few exchanges by phone before it was finalized. I contacted them by phone a few days before getting to the island. Mike told me the price was $25/day with no extra fees even though I'm younger than 25. Other places have a daily fee for drivers and renters under 25. He had to go so we hung up and decided to secure the rental in our next phone call. Later on during our next phone call he told me that it's busy season so they're surging their price to $30/day. I decided not to secure a rental with them and look elsewhere. So then he contacts me a couple of days later by text and asks if I'm still interested in renting with them to which I declined. That's when he offered $25/day again! I changed my rental dates and he said it's all fine. He said to secure the rental over the phone so I did and I was set. I didn't need to give my card number over the phone. Just make sure I have my insurance, payment, and driver's license when I pick up the rental car. He offered a ride to the facility but I didn't need one. It was quick and easy to pick my car up. I got a ride to the facility, waited 5 minutes, and Mike was there. I sign paperwork, pay my dues, and I then on my merry way. Final price was about $26/day but that's still cheap compared to the big name car rental companies at the airport. I had a choice among 3 cars at the facility so I chose the Suzuki Aerial hatchback. The service engine light was on and I asked Mike about it but he said to ignore it. That light stayed on the whole time until I returned the car but I never had any technical problems with the car. Car wasn't spotless clean but that's okay because I was sandy/muddy 75% of the time that I drove it so I didn't have to worry about getting my rental car dirty. It already was. When I was exploring all the nooks, buttons, and compartments in my car one day, I did find a nug of weed in the ash/coin tray of the car. He probably missed it when he cleaned the car. I threw it out. You can drive anywhere on the island except past the Navy base because you might get your car stuck on the dirt road at Polihale. I didn't mind since I had connects that have 4x4s. But if you must drive on a dirt road, consider renting a 4x4 for yourself. I returned the car with the gas filled up and my deposit was returned to me. Reserving the car was a game of timing and bargaining. The car had a lot of character. So if you're high maintenance then don't rent from them. But if you're chill and looking for a great daily rate then you've found your place. read more

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Arnold was beyond helpful in all capacities. Thankful and grateful. Could not ask for more.

Spend a few more dollars and get a decent vehicle.... This was one of the worse looking cars on the island, was totally ashamed to be driving it... this did not make the vacation enjoyable at all. A bad call on my part! It wont happen again, the cheapest is not always the best deal. read more

My wife and I booked with rent-a-wreck for 5 days. On the last day of our trip, in the morning we were involved in an accident. We called the emergency number at rent-a-wreck to inform them of our collision. The owner himself answered before opening hours. Despite being on the opposite side of the island he made his way to us within 15-20 minutes. He was extremely kind to talk to and made sure we were OK. Our vehicle was not in driving condition and they were all booked up with rental cars and didn't have any replacement vehicle for us. However the owner, knowing it was our last day on the island offered us his own personal vehicle to drive! That was very generous and thoughtful and speaks to the company's above and beyond customer service in handling emergency situations. Because he offered us his personal car my wife and I were back on the road and were able to drive up to the canyon as planned to enjoy our last day! That meant a lot to us. Thank you so much! read more

It appears the car rental agencies have become a monopoly in Kauai and other vacation destinations with correspondingly high rates. An alternative in Kauai is to use "Rent a Wreck" if you aren't too picky on the looks of your vehicle. Mike took great care of us and picked us up at the airport when we arrived. Our modest daily charge included everything except gas we used. We drove the blue Toyota Echo pictured at the top of this page....have no idea how old it was or how many miles it had on the odometer. But it was in great shape mechanically....even had new window washer blades and decent A/C. We were happy. GREAT gas mileage too. Give this business a try and look like a local driving around the island. read more

It's my 2nd time booking with rent a wreck and I love booking with them! Both times I've rented with them they have been very quick and easy with checking in and will give you a ride to and from the airport. Prices are really good and worth it since you don't really need anything fancy on the island. Super friendly staff as well :) read more