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Pick-up location | Lihue |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Premium, Premium SUV, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 22 |
Airport locations | 19 |
Popular agencies | Turo, Payless, Thrifty, Sixt, NU Car |
Any car will suffice when driving in Kauai. However, if you can afford it, you might want to rent a Jeep or convertible. This way you can let the top down or remove the hardtop from your Jeep to take better advantage of the views and fresh breezes of Hawaii.
The highest speed limit in the city of Lihue is 50 mph. Be careful to watch for speed limit signs to avoid getting a ticket. You should also be aware that Hawaiians are often more laid back and carefree than other Americans, especially as drivers. Consequently, they are rarely in a rush so you won’t have to worry about road rage or stressful driving while in Kauai.
The airport, a public beach, Vidinha Stadium, and several restaurants make up the city’s downtown. Special events, including a Farmer’s Market and a 4th of July celebration, are also held in a park in the center of the city. No matter the time or day of the week, parking is abundant in Lihue and can be enjoyed next to the stadium or in a parking lot behind the Marriott hotel.
On average a rental car in Lihue costs $60 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Lihue found in the last 2 weeks is $53.
The average gas price in Lihue is $3.93 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $47 and $63, depending on the car size.
Compact (Buick Encore or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Lihue.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Lihue airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Dollar, Thrifty, Hertz, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Payless, Avis, National, and Economy Rent a Car.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Compact car rental in Lihue costs $60 per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in Lihue costs $54 per day, on average.
A Mini car rental in Lihue costs $115 per day, on average.
In Lihue, cars are most frequently rented at Dollar 3250 Hoolimalima Place (1 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Lihue costs $420 per week ($60 per day).
On average a rental car in Lihue costs $1,802 per month ($60 per day).
Most car rental providers in Lihue offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Lihue, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 18 car rental agencies in Lihue.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Lihue so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Your best choice as a surfer is to rent a car such as an SUV or a pick up truck for your gear. Adding a navigation system to your rental is also a good idea to get you to those tucked-away surf spots.
Generally you will find that major rental car companies offer car seats that are available to you when you rent a car. It is always best to confirm ahead of time when you book in your car of their availability.
One location in Lihue
Locations in Lihue
3276 Hoolimalima Pl
+1 844 914 1551
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2021
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Very easy pick up and drop off, shuttle to and from was promptCons:
Most expensive car rental I’ve ever had!10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Very helpfulCons:
more employees when checking out would be helpful10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Very good good service on phone helpful people2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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Staff was horrible on pickupCons:
Quit ding the State's job and just rent the car10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Staff was so upbeat and friendly.Cons:
Long line so it took 1.5 hr to get our car but not their fault since 2 planes arrived at same time.One location in Lihue
Locations in Lihue
3250 Hoolimalima Place
+1 808 245 3652
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8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Everything was as expectedCons:
check in was busy at no fault of the rental car companies6.0 Okay
May 2021
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The car worked wellCons:
Check in procedure. We had to wait in line for over one hour.2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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We were unable to go to Hawaii because of COVID. They charged us over $700.00 for a car we never used. I will never book thru Priceline or use Thrifty ever again. Trying to talk to them about this was a waste of time. They just kept repeating that the reservation was not cancelable.Cons:
Recognize that the traveler can't foresee state law changes and that charging people for a car they never used is both immoral, bad business practice and pisses people off. I will never use Priceline or Thrifty again. And we travel all over the world.4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2020
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Dropoff was comparatively easierCons:
Waited in line for two hours to pickup the car.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2020
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Fast, friendly service. The agents explained everything and made it very easy on me.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2020
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Easy process and professional serviceCons:
N/A2 locations in Lihue
Locations in Lihue
3250 Hoolimalima Pl
+1 808 245 3356
4331 Kauai Beach Drive
+1 808 400 3879
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4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
8.0 Very good
Nov 2022
8.0 Very good
Nov 2022
4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
One location in Lihue
Locations in Lihue
3285 Hoolimalima Place
+1 808 245 9031
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
6.0 Okay
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
2.0 Poor
Nov 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2023
One location in Lihue
Locations in Lihue
3250 Hoolimalima Place
+1 808 245 3652
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4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
6.0 Okay
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
Sep 2023
6.0 Okay
May 2021
Pros:
The woman outside checking on reservations was very kind. The billing was not easy to understand. When you place the order it says you were charged the quoted amount. When you are at the counter they give you an additional bill. Seemed to add up to the original amount but was confusing.Cons:
The billing part could have been better. The car was not very clean inside but was a good car and comfortable. The staffing was very understaffed. Three car rental companies inside and only one or two staff. Should be one staff person per car company. Very long wait in line.3 locations in Lihue
Locations in Lihue
3-3257 Kuhio Hwy
+1 808 241 5580
3276 Hoolimalima Pl
+1 844 914 1553
3610 Rice St
+1 808 245 7252
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6.0 Okay
Apr 2021
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Staff was wonderful. Car was clean and ready for pick up.Cons:
Location is NOT at airport - there is NO shuttle. Uber / Lyft are NOT readily available. Must rely on taxi, which is hit or miss from the airport. I had to walk the 1.8 miles from the airport to get to Enterprise before it closed.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2020
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We loved how smoothly and efficiently the check in and return went.9.6 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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Car was a little hard to get into.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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Check in staff rocked. Super easy drop off.10.0 Wonderful
May 2019
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This Lihue location was fast, helpful and easy.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2019
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Agents that I talked to were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely book at the Marriott again, very easy.Cons:
nothing, everything worked out great. We had the car for a month and no problems at all.One location in Lihue
Locations in Lihue
3156 Oihana Street
+1 888 749 8827
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
One location in Lihue
Locations in Lihue
3259 Hoolimalima Place
+1 808 245 7995
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
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The check in cashier was super sweet. Had lots of great travel advice, understood that we were tired from our flight and gave top notch customer service.4.0 Mediocre
Dec 2019
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First car needed maintenance. They should have known this. The battery died in the parking lot.Cons:
Car might have worked.8.0 Very good
Jul 2019
Cons:
Rental car pick up had a very long lineOne location in Lihue
Locations in Lihue
3273 Hoolimalima Pl
+1 808 245 5823
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5.6 Fair
Apr 2019
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They tried to charge us $50 for returning a Jeep with the roof down despite never having informed us this is an activity that we would be charged for. Either inform us or don’t charge.6.0 Okay
Jul 2017
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The front desk is very mean9.2 Wonderful
Jul 2017
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Got a brand new car in minutes and drop-off was just as easy.8.8 Very good
May 2017
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Friendliness of staffCons:
Nothing9.6 Wonderful
May 2017
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Fast and courteous service, clean vehicle, good priceCons:
Received a Jeep Renegade as an upgrade. Some quirky controls, but we liked the high clearance and 4WD.2.0 Poor
Mar 2017
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They were friendly while they apologize for giving your car away and only having to "upselled" you.Cons:
They will give your car "away" if you are running late and then only have higher end vehicles that they upsell you on. Happened to several people, seems like a pattern-even though you have a non-refundable deposit -they will give your car away if an hour later than time you designate. Class action anyone?One location in Lihue
Locations in Lihue
3285 Hoolimalima Place
+1 808 245 9395
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4.0 Mediocre
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
1.9 Poor
Jul 2021
2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Waited in line for over 2 hours to receive my car. One person was working behind the desk for 50 customers while other employees watched and chatted. Truly terrible.4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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It was over a 2 hour wait to pick up the car.One location in Lihue
Locations in Lihue
3276 Hoolimalima Pl
+1 844 914 1552
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9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Our experience was great. We were upgraded to a vehicle that best suited our needs at no cost.8.8 Very good
Jan 2019
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Car was fine staff was fast.Cons:
4 days cost more than bringing it back & getting an upgrade for a week separately. Together price would have been $1500. Separately (2 reservations rather than 1) was $580 & $340. Ridiculous.8.8 Very good
Nov 2016
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Pick up and drop off went very smoothly. SUV was adequate and handled the island's roads very well. We had a late arriving flight and the office stayed open past normal hours to accommodate our reservation.Cons:
Expected a RAV4 - got a Hyundai SUV instead. Not a big deal though.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
4.0 Mediocre
Dec 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2021
One location in Lihue
Locations in Lihue
3501 Rice St 1009
+1 808 652 1985
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6.0 Okay
Feb 2020
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Car was comfortable - outwardly seemed clean - staff was niceCons:
Car smelled like cat pee almost from the time we drove out. The operation was very small and not what we expected from a front line car rental company - obviously contracted out. Not much inventory to pick from and I felt the professionalism was lacking - would never rent from them again. Gave us an uneasy feeling in regards to the paperwork we were given in the onset.3.6 Poor
Feb 2020
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Staff was friendlyCons:
Our car had major issues. It was 13 years old with 100,00 miles on it. Windshield wipers didn't work, it started to overheat while we were sightseeing, the whole car would shake violently when you braked and the transmission was slipping gears when accelerating from a stop. It was like a bad joke.4.0 Mediocre
Jul 2019
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Car AC didn’t work, windows would shut, engine check lights on. Staff told us tough luck.Cons:
Better car or rate reduction for crappy car8.4 Very good
Mar 2019
Pros:
The staff was great. It was a super quick process.Cons:
The car was a little older. A newer one would have been nice. But it was still clean and very reliable.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2018
Pros:
We were picked up by our friendly driver who was happy to answer any touristy question. On our way to the rental company, he called the guy in the office to get our car ready. The process was very speedy.Cons:
We did not get the type of car we ordered but nevertheless were happy with the rental company overall.9.6 Wonderful
Jun 2018
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The pickup and drop off were so easy. Everyone was lovely The car worked well and was clean. All good.Cons:
The price. But i think it was actually reasonable given the prices in Kauai and probably better than most.One location in Lihue
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4302 Rice St
+1 808 460 4646
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One location in Lihue
Locations in Lihue
Lihue Kauai Island Airport LIH
+1 808 245 5823
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One location in Lihue
Locations in Lihue
3273 Hoolimalima Place, Lihue
+1 808 245 5823
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Locations in Lihue
3273 Hoolimalima Pl Suite A, Lihue, Kauai County, Hawaii
+1 808 245 5823
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