Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Waikiki with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a car rental in Waikiki, Honolulu?
Based on car rental prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.
To get the best price on a car rental in Waikiki, Honolulu, you should book around 70 days before your trip. This could save you approximately 40% compared to booking last minute.
Which company offers the cheapest car rental in Waikiki, Honolulu?
Based on car rental prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.
The cheapest car rental company in Waikiki, Honolulu is Thrifty at $28/day on average, followed by Budget ($30/day) and Avis ($32/day).
Which car rental company in Waikiki is best rated?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK.
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Waikiki are National (9.2/10, 17 reviews), Alamo (9.2/10, 98 reviews), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.3/10, 66 reviews).
Waikiki car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Waikiki by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
$30 - $60
All Car Types
$57 - $111
How much does it cost to rent a small car in Waikiki?
How much does it cost to rent a medium car in Waikiki?
How much does it cost to rent a large car in Waikiki?
How much does it cost to rent an SUV in Waikiki?
How much does it cost to rent a van in Waikiki?
How much does it cost to rent a pickup truck in Waikiki?
How much does it cost to rent a luxury car in Waikiki?
How much does it cost to rent a convertible in Waikiki?
Small car rentals in Waikiki typically cost around $41 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $30 per day which is about 27% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 45% cheaper than the average rental in Waikiki, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.
Medium car rentals in Waikiki typically cost around $71 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average $52 per day which is about 27% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 5% cheaper than the average rental in Waikiki, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car rentals in Waikiki typically cost around $58 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $43 per day which is about 26% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 22% cheaper than the average rental in Waikiki, offering more comfort for longer trips at a valuable price.
SUV rentals in Waikiki typically cost around $69 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $52 per day which is about 25% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 7% cheaper than the average rental in Waikiki, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.
Van rentals in Waikiki typically cost around $130 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $86 per day which is about 34% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 44% more expensive than the average rental in Waikiki, but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck rentals in Waikiki typically cost around $79 per day. The best time to book is October, when prices average $65 per day which is about 18% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are typically 7% more expensive than the average rental in Waikiki, ideal for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car rentals in Waikiki typically cost around $78 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $54 per day which is about 31% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 6% more expensive than the average rental in Waikiki, but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible rentals in Waikiki typically cost around $84 per day. The best time to book is October, when prices average $67 per day which is about 21% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 12% more expensive than the average rental in Waikiki, perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Top tips for renting a car in Waikiki, Honolulu
25% of our users found rental cars in Waikiki for $60 or less.
Book your rental car in Waikiki at least 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
Small rental cars in Waikiki are around 34% cheaper than other car types, on average.
November is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Waikiki, with prices around $51/day. July, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of $81/day.
If you’re looking to save money and don’t mind renting a car in another neighborhood in Honolulu, look for deals in Moanalua, where daily prices are around $54/day, or Salt Lake (average of $63/day).
FAQs about renting a car in Waikiki (Honolulu)
How much does it cost to rent a car in Waikiki?
On average a rental car in Waikiki costs $73 per day.
Are car rentals cheaper in other Honolulu neighborhoods?
Yes. Based on our information, LUCKYOWL in Moanalua is the cheapest car rental location in Honolulu. It is located at 852 Mapunapuna St.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Waikiki?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental car price ($31/day) in Waikiki was found at BUDGET, 2330 Kalakaua Avenue.
What is the best rental car company in Waikiki?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Waikiki is ALAMO (10.0, 1 reviews).
Friendly staff, but not enough of them to handle morning line-up at the hotel location. Waited close to o 2 hours before I received a car to drive off. Car exterior was in good condition, but the back seats needed a shampoo as there were major stains on them.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Supplier choice
Overcharged. Slow to drop off because of lack of staff. Had to go to local outlet to get things fixed. Will never use again.
Fuel was at 3/4 when we picked it up. There was only one agent checking people in so it took forever and he didn’t do a very good job explaining where and how to return the vehicle. We had to do a chat while we drove around the parking garage
6.0 Okay
Kenneth, Feb 2026
Full-size
I had reserved a full sized sedan like a Camry however, the told me that they only have an extra large SUV or a jeep wrangler rubicon. The representative then said I can either take what he is offering or cancel the reservation. I wanted a comfortable and relaxing drive instead i had an extra large stressful drive......
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2024
Full-size
I waited for over 2 hours in line to pick up my vehicle at Avis only to find that none were available. After waiting another 30 minutes, they were able to find me a vehicle. So 2.5 hours of my prepaid vehicle were already gone. Then upon return, I attempted to refuel the vehicle but the gas door would not unlock despite numerous attempts so I was unable to refuel it. This is apparently a known problem on my vehicle (a Kia K5) and could have been a major safety concern if we were left stranded far away from our hotel because of an inability to refuel our vehicle.
1 out of 3
Budget
7.3
Good
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.3
One location in Waikiki
from$52/day
Locations in Waikiki (Honolulu)
2330 Kalakaua Avenue
+1 808 672 2368
Monday
08:00 - 15:30
Tuesday
08:00 - 15:30
Wednesday
08:00 - 15:30
Thursday
08:00 - 15:30
Friday
08:00 - 15:30
Saturday
08:00 - 15:30
Sunday
08:00 - 15:30
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8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Mar 2026
Supplier choice
Extra fees need to be more clear
2.0 Poor
Hannah, Nov 2024
Open air all terrain
The man at the rental counter was absolutely awful, so unnecessarily mean and rude. He was a total bully, would not accept that I had a promo code (given to me because I waited in line at the desk for 2 hours the day before and did not receive the car!!) and would not tell me why, just said ‘that’s not gonna cut it’), and would also not accept that I have a completely valid car rental insurance policy through my credit card. He told me don’t bother trying to park the car later in because I won’t be able to get into the lot, it’ll be too busy and I won’t be able to get parked and will have to bring it back the next day instead. He also told me to sign something and then said, “and you’ve just signed to say you understand everything on this page, and also what’s in this booklet that I haven’t even given you yet.” It is completely unlawful and wrong to ask someone to sign for something they haven’t even been shown. He deliberately spoke so fast so that I couldn’t remember everything he was telling me, and then even acknowledged that he is speaking fast and continued doing so. I am a young female and he is an older male, I wonder if he speaks like this to everyone or did it to me because he knew he could get away with it with no repercussions. I was left tearful and shaking after the encounter, and was scared into bringing my car back way earlier than planned as he said I wouldn’t be able to park it later on. My day was completely ruined, I thinks he gets a kick out of talking to people like this having looked at similar reviews.
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Nov 2024
Open air all terrain
The jeep Wrangler was clean and fun to drive. Matches the theme driving in a tropical island. AT tires made the ride unnecessarily less comfortable since all the roads we drove were paved. The worst was pick up and late drop off process. The pickup line took almost an hour and the late dropoff box for the keys are in an inconvenient location. Other than that, still got our money's worth. Would've gladly paid a bit more for a better pickup and dropoff process.
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Jul 2024
I reserved for the Chrysler Pacifica but I end up with a ford expedition. The Hyatt centric garage was too low and the our rental won’t fit on the parking.
National
9.2
Wonderful
Best rated
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.2
Value for money
9.0
2 locations in Waikiki
from$109/day
Locations in Waikiki (Honolulu)
2005 Kalia Rd
+1 808 955 3757
Monday
08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 12:00
Thursday
08:00 - 12:00
Friday
08:00 - 12:00
Saturday
08:00 - 12:00
Sunday
08:00 - 12:00
2255 Kuhio Ave
+1 808 973 7200
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One location in Waikiki
Locations in Waikiki (Honolulu)
1778 Ala Moana Blvd UL-04A
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866 travelers who rented a car in Waikiki gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.9
Car rental locations in or near Waikiki (Honolulu)
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