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Most popular location
300 Rodgers Boulevard
Most popular car type
Intermediate
Average price
$54/day
Good deal
$40/day
Top tips for renting a car from Thrifty in Honolulu
Thrifty car rentals in Honolulu offers affordable and competitive rates for their rentals and have several perks customers can take advantage of. They provide both one-way and long-term rentals at the same location. Renters can sign up for the Blue Chip Express Rewards program for free to get benefits like a free authorized additional driver, discounts on their rentals, and quicker pick-up and return services. Thrifty car rentals in Honolulu also provides a 24-hour Emergency Road Service system with a toll-free number that serves Thrifty customers nationwide in case of roadside emergencies or mechanical difficulties.
Booking with Thrifty car rentals in Honolulu at The Daniel K.Inouye Honolulu International Airport(HNL) is fast, easy, and convenient. Upon arrival at HNL, collect your luggage from the baggage claim area and simply follow the signs towards the exit of the baggage claim area to the arrivals hall where you exit the airport building. Opposite the exit, you’ll board the free shuttle bus at the center median to get to the Thrifty car rentals counter. There you will receive your rental agreement, get handed the keys to your, car and then you can drive off.
Thrifty car rentals in Honolulu have two rental locations - one at Honolulu International Airport and the other at 2424 Waikiki Kalakaua Avenue. Both locations provide premium vehicles from their wide selection that have been washed, serviced, and fueled. Thrifty car rentals in Honolulu is proud of their friendly and efficient staff, they will be sure to take care of you. There is a free shuttle that takes you to either of their locations and you will have access to their wide variety of vehicles at both locations.
Parking your rental when you book viaThrifty car rentals in Honolulu should not be a complex process and should not dig too deep into your pocket. On average, garage parking in downtown Honolulu at garages like Marina Parking Garage and Waikiki Parking Garage costs around $5 per hour up to around $30 per day. On-street metered parking costs around $2 per hour but is free on Sundays and state holidays. Parking overnight in hotels in Waikiki like Sheraton Waikiki Hotel and Hilton Hawaiian Village costs around $40.
25% of our users found rental cars from Thrifty in Honolulu for $40 or less.
Economy rental cars from Thrifty in Honolulu are around 20% cheaper than other car types, on average.
FAQs about renting a car from Thrifty in Honolulu
Does Thrifty car rentals in Honolulu have accessibillity services?
Yes. When you book with Thrifty car rentals in Honolulu and you need assistance to modify your rental because of limited mobility, you have access to a full range of services. Devices like hand controls and spinner knobs can be provided upon request and at no extra cost by Thrifty car rentals in Honolulu for persons with disabilities. The Easy Access bus that transports renters to the rental office has an electrical ramp and two spaces within it designated for wheelchair users. The luggage racks within the bus are also waist-high for maximum accessibility. Customers with physical disabilities and visual impairments looking to book through Thrifty car rentals in Honolulu are allowed a surrogate driver at no extra cost.
Where is the best pick-up location for Thrifty car rentals in Honolulu?
Of the two pick-up locations in Honolulu, Honolulu International Airport is the best for several reasons. The free shuttle at the airport runs at intervals of around 30 minutes and gets you to the Thrifty car rental counter fast when you arrive at the airport. In addition, the office runs 24-7, serving arrivals at any time. There are free designated accessible parking spaces for customers with disabilities at HNL.
Does Thrifty car rentals in Honolulu offer add-on amenities?
Yes. When you book with Thrifty car rentals in Honolulu you can request infant seats, booster seats, or child seats depending on age and weight to help keep the young ones strapped in during the journey. In addition, a portable GPS navigation tool can be provided to help you tour Honolulu like a resident. Thrifty car rentals in Honolulu also allow renters to have an additional driver to switch the driving role with ease at an additional fee, as long as they meet the driver’s requirements.
How much does it cost to rent a car from Thrifty in Honolulu?
On average a rental car from Thrifty in Honolulu costs $54 per day.
What is the most popular rental car from Thrifty in Honolulu?
Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Thrifty in Honolulu.
How many car rental locations does Thrifty have in Honolulu?
Thrifty has 4 rental locations in Honolulu. Take a look at our Thrifty rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
Does Thrifty have a car rental location at the airport: Honolulu airport (HNL)?
Yes
Does Thrifty offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Honolulu airport (HNL)?
Yes
Reviews for Thrifty in Honolulu
Overall Rating6.0 OkayBased on 121 reviews
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
7.0
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
6.5
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4.0
Our reservation price did not match what Thrifty had. Took 30 minutes to straighten out. Agent was very nice. We also had to wait 30 minutes in line because although there were 8 counters, there were only 2 agents. We were very tired and had wished things had gone more smoothly & a little faster. We ended up taking an hour to get our rental car.Reviewed Jul 24 2024
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2.0
We had to wait two hours to get our car and staff were not friendly or apologeticReviewed Jul 23 2024
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4.0
we paid for a full size suv and they tried to give us a mini vanReviewed Jul 22 2024
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10.0
Great!Reviewed Jul 22 2024
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2.0
Terrible! It took 3 hours to pickup my car after I arrived!!Reviewed Jul 7 2024
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2.0
Well...it all started when I landed at the airport and walked over to the rental car counter. Thankfully there was no wait at all which was nice. However, after pulling up my reservation they immediately told me they did not have the vehicle I reserved. Which is the entire point of making a reservation, so they would hold (aka reserve) the vehicle I selected. So off the bat that was very disappointing. That was strike one. They offered me a "complimentary upgrade" to a minivan. Going from a full size SUV to a minivan is not an upgrade in my eyes and I told them that. As a result, they offered me a downgrade to a smaller SUV, but didn't offer any kind of discount in the total fee. So that was strike two. After settling on a vehicle, I handed over my license and credit card and low and behold, another ~$138 bucks were due at the counter. This was for taxes/fees/usage/blah blah blah (not gas), all the things that I thought I already paid, and the only reason I went with this booking was because of the lower rate. Turns out it was just as expensive as all the others after you added in these additional charges. Why in the world would you not charge these at the time of the booking? I'm sure they can offer some explanation consisting of "We don't charge these at the time of booking because if your trip changes then these charges will change and blah blah blah blah", but the truth is likely that they don't charge them up front so it looks as if you're getting a better rate. Then when you walk in the door to pickup your car, and you have no other options because all of the other vehicles are booked, you're up the river without a paddle and you're forced to proceed if you want the vehicle. There's strike three. Normally they'd be out, but it keeps going. After finishing the paperwork and going through the above hassles (after a full day of traveling keep in mind), I short stroll down to the parking garage where I'm directed to the vehicle. I do a walk around the outside to check for damage, which there was minimal damage in the form of small scratches and dings, I hopped in and got on my way. To my unpleasant surprise, about 20 minutes into my drive away from the airport, I noticed an ant on the center console. I squished it and didn't think much of it. It wasn't until the second ant, then the third, forth, fifth, sixth...etc appeared and were squished that I realized there was an ant infestation in the vehicle. Luckily it seemed to be centralized around the center console, however my party did end up with multiple unidentified "bug bites" by the end of our trip. Strike 4. Needless to say, after trip suggestions to Thrifty and any other companies involved in this rental experience: 1. Don't offer a reservation if you do not understand the definition of a reservation. That is the definition of incompetence. 2. Don't try to up--sell a customer to something they don't want, and adversely, if the customer settles for a lesser vehicle than what was "reserved", give them the appropriate discount. 3. Don't hide fees or costs, if you can't compete with other rental companies by being honest about the total cost, you shouldn't be in business. That's unethical and shouldn't be part of your "business plan" for success. 4. Clean the cars. It's not hard. Seriously. I will say, on a positive note the overall time to pickup and drop off the rental car was very quick. Also the attendant handling the multitude of issues was professional and polite.Reviewed Jun 27 2024
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10.0
Car was great, they accommodated us to an economical vehicleReviewed Jun 8 2024
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8.0
Was fast this timeReviewed Apr 15 2024
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2.0
They didn’t even have a car for me. Told me I would have to wait 3 hours or I could go somewhere else. They only could say I could call there corporate office! They were absolutely no help and completely terrible! Horrible experience!!!Reviewed Jan 6 2024
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4.0
Did not like discovering the hidden costs of adding a second driver. The pickup experience was AWFUL - 2-and-a-half-hour wait for the vehicle in a sultry garage without water or bathrooms - after we had completed the rental agreement. Will never rent from Thrifty again.Reviewed Sep 25 2023
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2.0
Pros:Car was goodCons:Had to take a cab from the airport after waiting 45 minutes for thrifty shuttle. AwfulReviewed May 17 2021
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6.0
Cons:Only 2.5 employees writing up contracts, it took about 50 minutes to get the carReviewed May 16 2021
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