Rent A Car Kauai

I was impressed at how fast and easy it was to pickup and return the car. The interior was clean and the car was mechanically sound, It handled well in all kinds of traffic including the winding roads all over the island and the Wimea Canyon hill.

Just rented from this couple for the 6^th time; all smooth and affordable. Having booked the car in July for February, at the last minute I added 3 days to the trip and could not get a car from Jeff and Maroejska for those days. Found an alternative «island car» option and the vehicle was the worst ever ! I was so happy to ditch the wreck and pick up the Mazda 3 at the airport, per Rent A Car Kauai procedure. I would like to say something about some of the reviews I have seen on Unilocal; the $ 25 quote from the national chain rental agencies do not include all the add-​ons, which in my experience will run $ 150 — $ 225 without insurance. Expectations for a bargain price should be that the vehicle will not be a late model in perfect condition. I have also learned that booking early is beneficial and the prices can go up due to demand. I have neighbors who rent also from Rent A Car Kauai and are as satisfied as I am.

We had a really great experience with Rent-​A-​Car Kauai! It’s so nice to just have the car waiting for you with nothing to sign or line to wait in. Just get in and go. Our car was the gold Camry and it was old and kinda janky but the motor was fine, and it got us around just fine. We saved a TON of money renting with these guys rather than one of the big companies!

We were stoked with the car rental — everything worked perfectly and the car was clean. The A/​C worked great. The staff was helpful and pick up and drop off went without a hitch. Highly recommended!

Friendly people, awesome service, super convenience, and a great (older) Lexus SUV for our grand Kauai adventure. Only (minor) downside is that the older car didn’t have any input for digital music. I wish I had brought a few audio CD’s. Mahalo!

These folks are awesome. Found them the lonely Planet guide book for kauaii. Saved over $ 200 and got a great car with a huge trunk and very roomy for our 3 adults and 1 preteen. Fyi unlike other car rental places you pay total at time of booking and limited refund if cancelled. But we didn’t need to cancel instead they easily worked with us when our return flight chnaged.

They were very nice and helped me get a car last minute for a great deal! $ 25/​day for 2 weeks ended up being around $ 325. Everything I looked at online would have cost that much for only one week after added taxes and fees, so I definitely feel I scored a deal. They also drop the car off at the airport, which was really convenient.
The car was just pretty old — no automatic locks or windows. The passenger door wouldn’t open sometimes. The instructions also say to leave the car as you got it or you’ll be charged $ 125. I filled the tank of gas, but I didn’t take it to a car wash or anything — just cleaned out everything that was in it. I’m hoping they don’t charge me!

Excellent local company with great customer service and reliable cars! Can’t recommend enough. I’m from Oahu and I love to support local businesses as opposed to big corporations that rip you off. Book with them, you won’t regret it!!!

WARNING*******DO NOT RENT FROM THESE PEOPLE********
Car: 2002 Ford Focus (red) –paid for 7 days of it ($ 23/​day)
They claimed that this car was in great working condition, they left me a voicemail saying that the rattling noise was nothing to worry about and merely the «shocks needing to be replaced but that is not urgent»!
So naturally being a risk taker, we tried it out for 2 days but it soon became apparent that it was not safe to drive (see below).
I was merely trying to support local small businesses– but in hindsight I realize this was a bad decision as when I contacted the company multiple times they were not responsive to our safety concerns. In fact they were very dismissive and were unwilling to switch out the car for a more functional version. Worst of all they refused to refund ANY MONEY even though I returned the car after 2 days due to safety concerns as the car was rattling louder and louder daily and shaking on the road.
PROS:
–they leave the car for you at the airport so its easy to hop in (but you’re locked in to whatever they leave you with irregardless of your concern that the car is not in functional condition)
CONS:
–their old cars are the same price ($ 23/​day) as a brand new rental car ($ 23/​day) from Alamo or Budget — you can get much better deals on the costco travel website (which is what we ended up doing)
–customer service: very dismissive attitude– we called them several times and emailed with our concerns– they returned our phone calls 50% of the time (even when I called during 8am-​6pm hours). They kept saying that I had rented the car «as is” — and disregarded our complaints below. Let’s just say we weren’t given trustworthy dependable customer service. Usually businesses try to respond to a client’s questions and concerns. But instead this is characteristic of their response to me «INCORRECT: You are not a mechanic so your diagnosis is based on speculation»
I may not be a mechanic but I don’t think its a sign of good car maintenance if the car rattles and shakes the whole time.
–I expressed concern that the car didn’t look like it would make it up Waimea canyon and asked what I should do in case the car broke down, they told me to read the handout (which I’ve attached) which doesn’t address this concern. It basically felt like they don’t care what happens and their attitude is we’ve charged your credit card for the 7 day reservation so we won’t refund you any money — even if the car vibrates loudly and the shocks are rattling. So needless to say we returned the rattling car and ended up renting a new functional fully working car for peace of mind that it won’t break down on the road!
the car:
— brakes pads worn, delayed response– which is dangerous on kauai’s rainy streets
— shocks need replacement evidence by increasingly loud rattling noise
— poor suspension, bumpy ride
— visibility in rear view mirror poor due to bad tint job of back window (blurred visabilty)
see the photos I’ve attached
— cigarette lighter/​outlet non functional– so no luck in charging your smart phone in their cars (their response: was a brusque: «just charge it at home»)
While on Maui I also rented a 15 yr old car that looked worse than the red Ford Focus, however it ran a lot smoother and was well maintained and everything worked properly including the shocks which this company doesn’t care to replace.

Rented a Subaru sedan — worked great and it was fun to get around the island without standing out as much as a tourist. We had prepaid over the phone, and the car was parked at baggage claim with the key inside so no waiting to talk to a rental car agent when we got in late at night. Drop off was just as easy — just parked near baggage claim at the airport and locked the keys in the car. Definitely would rent from them again.

Jeff is a nice guy and the prices are reasonable, but the Mazda Miata we rented was not in great condition. Full of dents, check engine light on all the time, side view mirror broken, sun visors ripped out. Basically the car has been neglected and to top it off it wasn’t even clean when we picked it up. Road film all over the body, steering wheel and shifter were sticky… gross!!! When we talked to Jeff about it not being clean, he said everyone has different standards of cleanliness… renter beware!

Jeff is the best! Gave us a great deal while we were there visit. Please support the local family business. Mahalo!

I decided, sort of last minute, to do a staycation on Kauai and although it was easy getting a good kama’aina rate for the hotel it turns out that renting a car for 4 days was going to cost me between $ 426 — $ 550 for the best priced online deal I could find. That was absurd, I could have stayed another 3 nights at my hotel for that price!
Granted, I was visiting during December 18^th — 22^nd the car rental prices were absurd. Thankfully Unilocal came to rescue and I was able to find a much better deal at $ 64.74/day including taxes/​fees/​etc.
I know, $ 64.74 per day for a car?! Still seemed expensive but it was the best deal around considering that Costco was $ 106/​day.
I had a 2001 Honda Accord with about 150,000 miles on it. It ran well, got us all around the island including up to Waimea Canyon and around to Princeville so I was pretty happy with that.
Biggest complaint? The seats have holes in them, not puka’s, HOLES. Large gashes that they (nicely) cover with little cushions but if you lift the cushion you’ll see foam. The back of the driver’s seat is also missing a part of the seat. I was fine with this but it would be nice to see them invest in new seats if they plan to keep this car around much longer.
Don’t forget to add on about $ 10 extra when calculating your bill, when you take the car out of the parking lot they leave it in you’ll need to pay the parking bill. Make sure you bring a $ 10 bill with you when you’re getting to your car.

Car was waiting for us at the airport in great condition and with a full tank. Had great mileage while on the island. Owners were quick to reply to calls, and helpful with questions. Would use again.

The good: The Owners of Kauai Rental Car were very friendly and pretty accommodating. We picked up our car from their home in Kapaa since we did not need a car for the first three days of our trip. They do offer airport pick-​up & drop-​off. They will even accommodate late/​after-​hour flights. You will need to arrange the car to be dropped off at he airport; extra fee’s will probably apply.
The bad: I was rented a 14yr old, 2000 Lexus that had over 105,880 miles and was charged an extra $ 25 for the «upgrade». That was fine; up until I picked up the car. This rental car was a beat up inside & out.
On the outside, there was a crack on the windshield at eye level. There were dents and paint chips all over; plus a dog had clawed the paint above the front tire shaft.
The inside, had an engine checklight on; had outdated car seats to accommodate child seats and their AC adapter to charge phones did not work. The car ran questionable at times. For sure, this car would not have made the up-​hill trek to Waimea. We used another rental car that my family was using for that day.
The main issue I had was that I was charged $ 39/​day for a really crappy car. If they charged half of what I received then I’d probably just be grateful. This car needs to be retired and taken out of their circulation of rentals. Aside from that, I liked their customer service, I felt they were making an honest living and would use them again if I could get a decent car at a reasonable price.

Hassle free, courteous and great value. If you’re looking for a simple solution to get around the island this is it, much better than going to the bigger car companies. Highly recommended.

Jeff and Maroejska are just fantastic people. You would be foolish to rent from anyone/​anywhere else.
Great local couple with a great fleet of cars at a fantastic price. Don’t want to look like all of the other doofy tourists in convertible mustangs or boring sedans? Rent from these guys!
We rented an old mazda miata and had an absolute blast. It was one of the highlights of the trip being able to drive around in that little convertible.
The cars are a little old and just beach driving beaters (our stereo didn’t even work) but who cares! You are there for the scenery anyways! We just threw the top down every day and night and lived it up, it was fantastic. You’re in Hawaii, don’t be pretentious, just chill out and drive an old car. You’ll blend in better that way anyways.
Please support local business and rent from these guys. They will pick you up speedily from the airport and drop you off on your way off the island as well.
Did I mention how fun it was to drive the Miata? Because it was awesome. If I can ever afford to go back to Kauai, there is no doubt I would rent from these guys again.

We come to Kauai every year, and have used a different company each time… When we come back next year, I will definitely use Rent a Car Kauai! We called them when our flight landed, and Maroejska picked us up. A few minutes of paperwork and we were on our way! It was cheap, easy, and we had no issues the entire trip! I’ll definitely suggest them to my friends and to my fellow Unilocalers! I like supporting local businesses rather than big companies! Thanks, Jeff and Maroejska!

Very professional, quick response, they came through when all of the big guys were trying to rip me off!

These guys are a pleasure to work with, and have a great business renting out their own fleet of cars. Great way to avoid the big-​name car rentals that charge too much for a whole week.
We rented an old Mazda Miata and absolutely loved riding around Kauai with the top down. So nice too that we can squeeze that little car anywhere we want.
Great prices, great people that are reasonable and flexible, I recommend them highly– you will not regret it!