Planning a Trip to Hawaii? Book Your Rental Car Early!
Sheila Beal If you plan to rent a car on your Hawaii vacation, don’t wait until the last minute to book it. I’ve recently heard of rental car shortages on Kauai, Maui…
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Driving with Aloha in Hawaii
The Aloha spirit is everywhere in Hawaii, even on the busy roads. When you drive your rental car on your Hawaii vacation, you should be prepared to drive with Aloha.…
Hawaii Vacation Driving Stress Reducer – GPS Navigation System
[Update: when we originally wrote this article, smart phone navigation wasn’t widely in use. We now rely on our smart phones for navigation rather than our Garmin. Though the following…
Avis Tries Harder To Be Bug Free in Hawaii
I have a new favorite rental car company in Hawaii and it’s Avis. Recently, we rented cars from Avis on Oahu and Kauai. Both cars were very clean and best…
A Hawaii Cruise Time Saver Tip: Skip the Rental Car Shuttle Bus
Taking a cruise around Hawaii is a great way to see the best of all the major islands in one week. The only downside to a cruise is that you…
Economy rental cars are in demand!
I happened to catch a great consumer travel segment with Susan Koeppen on the CBS Early Show. Koeppen reported that economy rental cars are very much in demand due to…
A Vacation Time Saving Tip
This time saving idea will help you if you check your luggage and you are traveling with someone else. When you arrive at the airport in Hawaii, rather than waiting…
Renting a Convertible or Jeep in Hawaii? Think Twice
During my trips to Hawaii, I’ve rented convertible cars and soft-top Jeeps. I have to say it was fun to do, but not as ideal as I thought it would…
Dear Dollar Rent A Car – Please Clean and Fumigate Your Cars
Dear Dollar Rent A Car, The Dodge Caliber you rented to us from KOA (Kona Airport) was dirty and roach infested. The car hadn’t been cleaned in who knows how…
Hawaii Tourist Advice: Lock Your Car Doors
It’s so easy to get distracted by the beautiful scenery in Hawaii, but you do need to keep your wits about you, even in paradise. Here are some tips to…
Do I need a rental car if I stay in Waikiki Beach?
If you’re staying in Waikiki on your Oahu vacation, then you’re probably wondering if you need a rental car or not. Let me first say that a rental car is…
Will You Need A Rental Car in Hawaii? (From Oahu, Maui, Kauai to the Big Island – Where a Rental Car is a Must.)
If Shakespeare was planning a vacation to Hawaii, I’m sure one of the first few questions he would ask is “To rent or not rent a car?” (Okay! I realize…
