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Rent-A-Wreck

3.7 (112 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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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!!!

Hayley S.

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!

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$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.

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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.

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Mahalo Melanie, Happy to serve with Aloha.

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2 years ago

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

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Mahalo Jaakko. See you soon.

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Mahalo for your kind words. See you this Christmas.

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Wow Spencer this is very kind of you.

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Mahalo for your kindness

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

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We appreciate you Justin. Mahalo! Not afraid of our wrecks are you?

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Great way to get around Kauai. Thank you to Pieter and team! Their service was amazing and the car was satisfactory.

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To Mike and Dara, Thank you again for such a pleasant and unique experience visiting your beautiful island!

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