Exploring Hawaii by Car: Your Guide to Car Rentals at Hawaii Cruise Ports
Aloha, Justin here! Are you gearing up for an exciting cruise to Hawaii? If so, you’re in for a treat! Hawaii’s stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and breathtaking beaches await you. One of the best ways to explore the islands is by renting a car at your cruise port.
Each of Hawaii’s ports offers convenient car rental options, allowing you to embark on your island adventure as soon as you step off the ship. Here’s a handy guide to car rentals at Hawaii cruise ports to help you plan your trip and a list of them for each port. If your doing it on your own it might be worth checking out the Shaka App for GPS guided audio tours on Hawaii.
Honolulu, Oahu Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii, is a bustling city with a rich history and plenty to see and do. Car rental companies are located conveniently near the cruise port, making it easy to pick up your vehicle and start exploring. From the famous Waikiki Beach to the historic Pearl Harbor, having a car gives you the flexibility to experience it all.
Oahu Car Rental
Alamo Rent A Car (Airport) – 300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96819, (844) 913 0736, https://www.alamo.com/en/car-rental-locations/us/hi/honolulu-international-airport-36l1.html?mcid=yext:245709
Avis Car Rental (Airport) – 300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96819, (808) 210 0000, https://www.avis.com/en/locations/us/hi/honolulu-oahu/hnl
Budget Car Rental (Airport) – Oahu Island, 300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96819, (808) 210 0050, https://www.budget.com/en/locations/us/hi/honolulu-oahu-island/hnl
Car Rental (Airport) – 3375 Koapaka St, Honolulu, HI 96819, https://rentalcars.agency/car-rental/usa-honolulu?utm_campaign=honolulu0&utm_medium=honolulu05&utm_source=map
Dollar and Thrifty Car Rental (Airport) – 83MJ+2W, Honolulu, HI 96819, https://www.thrifty.com/
Enterprise Rent-A-Car – 300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96819, (844) 913 0737, https://www.enterprise.com/en/car-rental/locations/us/hi/honolulu-international-airport-36e1.html?mcid=yext:245709
Hertz Car Rental – 452 Kalewa St, Honolulu, HI 96819, (808) 836 1763, http://www.hertz.com/rentacar/location/unitedstates/hawaii/oahu/hnlc19
Honolulu Car Rental – 3055 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96819, http://hawaiian-rental-cars.com/nimitz-highway
Lucky Owl Car Rental – 852 Mapunapuna St Ste 2, Honolulu, HI 96819, (808) 352 4890, https://www.luckyowl.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb
Kahului, Maui Maui is known for its stunning beaches, lush landscapes, and picturesque towns. Car rentals are available near the cruise port in Kahului, allowing you to drive along the scenic Hana Highway, explore the historic town of Lahaina, or visit the stunning Haleakalā National Park.
Maui Car Rental
Alamo Rent A Car – 101 Airport Rd, Kahului, HI 96732, (844) 913 0747, https://www.alamo.com/en/car-rentallocations/us/hi/kahului-airport-36l4.html?mcid=yext:245709
Aloha Rent A Car – 190 Papa Pl, Kahului, HI 96732, (808) 877 4477, http://www.aloharentacar.com/
Avis Car Rental – 101 Airport Road, Kahului, HI 96732, (808) 871 7575,
https://www.avis.com/en/locations/us/hi/kahului-maui/ogg
Budget Car Rental – 101 Airport Access Rd Kahului, Island, HI 96732, (808) 871 8811,
https://www.budget.com/en/locations/us/hi/kahului-maui-island/ogg
Enterprise Rental Car – 101 Airport Access Road, Kahului, HI 96732, (844) 914 1547, https://www.enterprise.com/en/carrental/locations/us/hi/kahului-airport-36e4.html?mcid=yext:245709
Kahului – Car Rental – 100 Airport Rd #45, Kahului, HI 96732,
Maui Car Rental – 946 E Mokuea Pl, Kahului, HI 96732, (833) 628 4227, http://www.mauicarrental.com/
National Car Rental – 101 Airport Rd, Kahului, HI 96732, (844) 913 0746, https://www.nationalcar.com/en/carrental/locations/us/hi/kahului-airport-36n4.html?mcid=yext:245709
SIXT rent a car – 101 Airport Rd, Kahului, HI 96732, (888) 749 8227, https://www.sixt.com/car-rental/usa/kahului/mauikahului-airport/?xaid=7497&c1=US&c2=kahului&c3=maui-kahuluiairport&utm_source=google_business&utm_medium=organic&y_source=1_MTExNzcyMTYtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
Lahaina, Maui If your cruise docks in Lahaina, you’ll find car rental options within walking distance of the port. Lahaina is a charming town with a rich history and plenty of attractions to explore. Renting a car gives you the freedom to visit nearby beaches, explore the island’s scenic beauty, or indulge in some shopping and dining in town.
Hilo, Big Island Hilo is located on the Big Island of Hawaii and is known for its lush rainforests, stunning waterfalls, and volcanic landscapes. Car rental companies are located near the cruise port, allowing you to easily explore attractions such as Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls, and the Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo.
Big Island – Hilo Rental Cars
Affordable Rental Cars – 646 Hualani St, Hilo, HI 96720, (808) 631 5385, https://www.affordablerentalcarshilo.com/
Alamo Rent A Car (Airport) – 131 Kekuanaoa St, Hilo, HI 96720, (844) 913 0734, https://www.alamo.com/en/car-rental-locations/us/hi/hilo-international-airport-36l5.html?mcid=yext:245709
Avis Car Rental (Airport) – 1 General Lyman Field, Suite 15, Hilo, HI 96720, (808) 935 1298, https://www.avis.com/en/locations/us/hi/hilo-hawaii/ito
Budget Car Rental (Airport) – 1 Kekuanaoa St, Hilo, HI 96720, (808) 935 6878, https://www.budget.com/en/locations/us/hi/hilo-hawaii-island/ito
Dollar Car Rental (Airport) – Hilo International Airport, Kekuanaoa St #1, Hilo, HI 96720, (866) 434 2226, https://www.dollar.com/loc/ll/us/hi/hilo-ap/1-general-lyman-field/
Enterprise Rent-A-Car (Airport) – 10 Halekauila St, Hilo, HI 96720, (808) 934 0359, https://www.enterprise.com/en/car-rental/locations/us/hi/hilo-halekauila-st-3632.html?mcid=yext:245709
Harp Car Rental – 300 Kalanianaole St, Hilo, HI 96720, https://google.com/url?q=https://business.google.com/website_shared/launch_bw.html?f=https://carrental.tours/car-rental/usa-hilo-airport-ito
Hilo Auto Sales & Rentals – 595 Kalanianaole St, Hilo, HI 96720, (808) 825 2035, http://hilorentalcars.com/
Island Discount Rentals – 60 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, (808) 315 7229, http://www.islanddiscountrentals.com/
Hertz Car Rental (off Airport) – 400 E Kawili St, Hilo, HI 96720, (808) 934 0302, https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/location/unitedstates/hawaii/islandofhawaii/ITOC17?utm_campaign=gmb-Island-of-Hawaii-Hilo-Hilo-HLE-Off-Airport&utm_medium=gmb-websitelink&utm_source=Google
Enterprise Rent-A-Car (Off Airport) – 10 Halekauila St, Hilo, HI 96720, (808) 934 0359, https://www.enterprise.com/en/car-rental/locations/us/hi/hilo-halekauila-st-3632.html?mcid=yext:245709
Kona, Big Island Kona is a picturesque town known for its coffee farms, historic sites, and beautiful beaches. Car rentals are available near the cruise port, giving you the freedom to explore attractions such as the Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, the Hulihe’e Palace, and the stunning beaches of the Kona Coast.
Big Island – Kona Car Rental
Traventure Rides – 75-685 Lalii Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 747 2585, http://www.traventurerides.com/
Hertz Car Rental (Off Airport) Courtyard Marriott – 75-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 329 2042, http://www.hertz.com/rentacar/location/unitedstates/hawaii/islandofhawaii/koac07
Enterprise Rent-A-Car (Off Airport) – 74-5583 Luhia St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 331 2509, https://www.enterprise.com/en/car-rental/locations/us/hi/kailua-kona-3630.html?mcid=yext:245709
Car Rentals Of Hawaii – 74-5565 Luhia St. CA2 On The Second Floor (OPEN BY APPOINTMENTS ONLY, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 557 0028, http://carrentalsofhawaii.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral
Island Drive Car Rental (Kona & Hilo) – (808) 300 2125, https://islanddrivecarrental.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral
Big Island Buggy – 75-5707 Ali’i Drive, Unit 20, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 657 8159, http://bigislandbuggy.com/
Hawaii Adventure Rentals – 75 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 937 7368, http://www.hawaiiadventurerentals.com/
VAN Rental Kailua-Kona – Autorent – 74-5599 Luhia St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 210 2093, https://autorent.top/car rental/usa-kailua-kona
Big Island Jeep Rental – 73-4273 Hulikoa Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 465 2331, https://bigislandjeeprental.com/
Alamo Rent A Car (Airport) – 73 106 Aulepe St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (844) 914 1550, https://www.alamo.com/en/car rental-locations/us/hi/kona-international-airport-36l6.html?mcid=yext:245709
Avis (Airport) – 73-361 Kupipi St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 327 3000, https://www.avis.com/en/locations/us/hi/kailua-kona-hawaii/koa
Budget Car Rental (Airport) – 73-361 Kupipi St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 329 8511, https://www.budget.com/en/locations/us/hi/kailua-kona-hawaii-island/koa
Dollar Car Rental (Airport) – 73-200 Kupipi St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (866) 434 2226, https://www.dollar.com/loc/ll/us/hi/kona/73200-kupipi-street/
Enterprise Rent-A-Car (Airport) – 73 107 Aulepe St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (844) 914 1549, https://www.enterprise.com/en/car-rental/locations/us/hi/kona-international-airport-3635.html?mcid=yext:245709
Hertz Car Rental (Airport) – 73 104 Aulepe St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 329 3566, https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/location/unitedstates/hawaii/islandofhawaii/KOAO11?utm_campaign=gmb-Kona Keahole-Airport&utm_medium=gmb-websitelink&utm_source=Google
National Car Rental (Airport) – 73 109 Aulepe St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (888) 826 6890, https://www.nationalcar.com/en/car-rental/locations/us/hi/kona-international-airport-36n6.html?mcid=yext:245709
Payless Car Rental (Airport) – Island of Hawaii, 73-361 Kupipi St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 326 9805, https://www.paylesscar.com/en/locations/us/hi/kailua-kona/koa
Thrifty Car Rental (Airport) – 73-200 Kupipi St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (877) 283 0898, https://www.thrifty.com/loc/ll/us/hi/kona/73-200-kupipi-street/
Nawiliwili, Kauai Kauai is known as the “Garden Isle” and is home to stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, and lush rainforests. Car rental companies are located near the cruise port in Nawiliwili, allowing you to explore attractions such as the Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and the Wailua River.
Kauai Car Rental
Advantage Rent A Car – 3273 Hoolimalima Pl suite a, Lihue, HI 96766, (800) 777 5500, https://www.advantage.com/US-location/lihue-airport-lih/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=localmaps&utm_content=27
Alamo Rent A Car – 3276 Hoolimalima Pl, Lihue, HI 96766, (844) 914 1551, https://www.alamo.com/en/car-rental-locations/us/hi/lihue-airport-36l7.html?mcid=yext:245709
Alii Rental Cars LLC – 3331 Lala Rd, Lihue, HI 96766, (808) 346 5219, http://www.aliirentalcars.com/
Budget Car Rental – 3285 Hoolimalima Pl, Lihue, HI 96766, (808) 245 9031, https://www.budget.com/en/locations/us/hi/lihue-kauai-island/lih
Economy Rent-A-Car – 3501 Rice St, Lihue, HI 96766, (786) 975 2222, https://www.economyrentacar.com/
Enterprise Rent-A-Car – 3276 Hoolimalima Pl, Lihue, HI 96766, (844) 914 1553, https://www.enterprise.com/en/car-rental/locations/us/hi/lihue-airport-3642.html?mcid=yext:245709
Hawaii Reasonable Rentals – 3988 Halau St suite a, Lihue, HI 96766, (808) 258 6505, https://aloharents.com/kiahuna-o-cars.html
Hertz Car Rental – 3250 Hoolimalima Pl, Lihue, HI 96766, (808) 245 3356, https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/location/unitedstates/hawaii/kauai/LIHO10?utm_campaign=gmb-Lihue-Airport&utm_medium=gmb-websitelink&utm_source=Google
National Car Rental – 3276 Hoolimalima Pl, Lihue, HI 96766, (844) 914 1552, https://www.nationalcar.com/en/car-rental/locations/us/hi/lihue-airport-36n7.html?mcid=yext:245709
Payless Car Rental – Island of Kauai, 3285 Hoolimalima Pl, Lihue, HI 96766, (808) 245 9395, https://www.paylesscar.com/en/locations/us/hi/lihue/lih
Thrifty Car Rental – 3250 Hoolimalima Pl, Lihue, HI 96766, (808) 245 3652, https://www.thrifty.com/loc/ll/us/hi/lihue-ap/3250-hoolimalima-place/
Renting a car at your Hawaii cruise port is a great way to make the most of your time on the islands. Whether you’re interested in exploring the natural beauty, learning about the local culture, or simply relaxing on the beach, having a car gives you the flexibility to create your own Hawaiian adventure. So, why wait? Rent a car at your Hawaii cruise port and get ready to explore paradise!
