Cheapflights insights for Kahului car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Kahului, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Kahului?
Book your car hire in Kahului 77 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R891/day on average when booked 77 days ahead, which saves you 1 333% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Kahului?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Kahului is Ace (rated 7.0/10 with 100 reviews). Budget (rated 7.4/10 with 51 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Ace
7.0
Budget
7.4
Thrifty
7.0
Hertz
6.6
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Kahului?
Planning to hire a car in Kahului? September is the cheapest month, costing about R792 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 353. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R1 139
February
R1 320
March
R1 073
April
R924
May
R891
June
R1 073
July
R1 205
August
R908
September
R792
October
R825
November
R809
December
R1 353
What car do most people hire in Kahului?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Kahului are the following: SUV cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar), Intermediate cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar), and Open-air all-terrain cars (Jeep Wrangler or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Kahului?
Both Avis and Payless have 2 locations in Kahului, more than any other car hire company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Kahului
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Kahului known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Kahului. Reviews were last updated on 11 October 2026.
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Reviews
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Ace
100 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7,4
Comfort
7,6
Overall
7,0
Pick-up/drop-off
6,7
Value
7,3
Recent reviews
6,0
|Jan 2025Tried to upsell insurance requirements. Hidden fees.
2,0
|Nov 2024They didn’t send a shuttle driver for over an hour, even though we called 5 times! On the fifth call, we were told that they didn’t even have the vehicle we reserved because we didn’t pre pay it. So, we went to Budget instead. The Ace rental office in Maui is absolutely terrible and I would suggest that you no longer represent them, as 4 other couples were having problems with being picked up at the same as us. Truly awful experience and wasted an hour and a half of our Hawaiian vacation.
6,0
|Jul 2024Problem at pickup with vehicle but once on my way hour 1/2 later all was great with passenger van
8,0
|Jan 2024All was good except pickup took too long and they didn’t have sedan I had reserved Only two workers processing long line of renters that arrived around the same time Otherwise all went well
2,0
|Mar 2023Not aware of office hours before booking! They closed at 430, we landed at 530. couldn't get car until next day, I told office ahead of time that we wouldn't be there until next morning and when we arrived they said they canceled our car because no show. Very displeased, poor customer service. Had to zoom call and dealt with someone in CA. Workers in actual office were very nice and helpful, but not the "manager" in CA. Never again will I use them.
10,0
|Mar 2023Excellent customer service-Really helpful and friendly. I arrived early but check in staff worked with me to get me a vehicle right then. I appreciated that very much! Th woman at the counter was great! Drop off was so easy and the employee I dealt with there was a 10/10! Shuttle to airport was ready and waiting and the shuttle driver was also a 10/10! This is the second time I’ve used Ace and I am now sure I will be a regular customer when I travel to Maui.
1 out of 34
Ace Locations in Kahului
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Budget
51 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,7
Comfort
8,0
Overall
7,4
Pick-up/drop-off
7,2
Value
7,6
Recent reviews
6,0
|Apr 2023Had to wait too long to pick up the car. Super busy and not enough staff. Drop off was fast!
1 out of 17
Budget Locations in Kahului
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Thrifty
35 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,7
Comfort
7,7
Overall
7,0
Pick-up/drop-off
7,6
Value
7,1
Recent reviews
10,0
|Mar 2025Very polite
2,0
|Aug 2023Hard sell on the upsell. Price almost doubled when they said I needed the mandatory insurance. Charged extra for my wife. Who charges for family members. Checkin was a nightmare with all the high pressure sales tactics.
8,0
|Aug 2022The person at the counter was a bit too chatty, took him a white to be done with a customer before us, discussing things unrelated to the car rental. People arriving late, having spent 6 hours on the plane, want to get to their lodging as soon as possible. Other than that a fairly easy and smooth process, appreciated an upgrade.
2,0
|Jul 2022DON'T DO IT!
8,0
|Jul 2022We had easy pickup and drop-off. We upgraded to a convertible since there was a discount and I wanted to use one for our trip, but as soon as we agreed to the vehicle I feel like the representative stopped listening and didn’t answer a number of questions my husband and I had. She was like, “It’s fine, just get in, just get in!” Everything worked out in the end but it made the initial experience more stressful than necessary. If upgrades and deals are offered for very different names/models/sizes at the counter, some time should be allotted for customers to feel comfortable with their decision.
8,0
|Mar 2022Just if someone had explained that the credit card would be charged for holds for 5 to 7 days afterwards, that would’ve been nice.
1 out of 12
Thrifty Locations in Kahului
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Hertz
82 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,4
Comfort
7,4
Overall
6,6
Pick-up/drop-off
6,3
Value
6,7
Hertz Locations in Kahului
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National
5 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8,0
Comfort
8,0
Overall
8,2
Pick-up/drop-off
8,2
Value
7,4
Recent reviews
8,0
|Nov 2021Check in and out was great. Vehicle was in terrible shape with lots of scratches and dents. Front bumper was damage and was hanging down. Car smelled musty from probably wet carpet. Glad I took video before leaving because they accused me of damaging the step.
8,0
|Nov 2021Lower price
1 out of 2
National Locations in Kahului
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Payless
17 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8,0
Comfort
8,2
Overall
8,0
Pick-up/drop-off
7,9
Value
8,2
Recent reviews
10,0
|Dec 2021Wish they had newer cars
1 out of 6
Payless Locations in Kahului
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Avis
23 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,8
Comfort
8,0
Overall
7,4
Pick-up/drop-off
7,4
Value
7,4
Recent reviews
10,0
|Jun 2023Easy process for pick up and return. Great service.
8,0
|Mar 2023Dropping off was very understaffed
1 out of 8
Avis Locations in Kahului
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Yesaway
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
2,0
Comfort
2,0
Overall
2,0
Pick-up/drop-off
2,0
Value
2,0
Yesaway Locations in Kahului
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Kahului, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 October 2026.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Kahului for a week from Alamo?
Alamo is one of the top picks in Kahului. They can have you in a hire car for about R8 380 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Kahului?
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Kahului for a month is certainly possible.
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