Cheapflights insights for Kaua'i car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Kaua'i, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Kaua'i?
To get the best deal on car hire in Kaua'i, book about 87 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R814, which is about 994% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in Kaua'i?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Kaua'i is Sixt (rated 9.2/10 with 47 reviews). Budget (rated 6.4/10 with 62 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Sixt
9.2
Budget
6.4
Hertz
6.4
Rent-A-Wreck
10.0
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Kaua'i?
Planning to hire a car in Kaua'i? September is the cheapest month, costing about R945 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 714. 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 005
February
R1 290
March
R1 169
April
R1 063
May
R1 408
June
R1 280
July
R1 714
August
R1 045
September
R945
October
R1 221
November
R1 020
December
R1 714
What car do most people hire in Kaua'i?
SUV cars (Ford Escape or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Kaua'i. Intermediate cars (Kia Optima or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Open-air all-terrain cars (Jeep Wrangler or similar).
Top rental agencies in Kaua'i
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Kaua'i known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Kaua'i. Reviews were last updated on 8 October 2026.
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Sixt
47 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9,5
Comfort
9,4
Overall
9,2
Pick-up/drop-off
9,2
Value
9,2
Recent reviews
10,0
|Aug 2023The whole experience was great from pick up to drop off and Tabitha in between.
8,0
|Jul 2023My experience was good, just one thing what I don’t like,they not informed me ,that second driver should pay money,it’s good I checked it!
10,0
|Apr 2023I had the best rental experience I’ve ever had with sixt. No unexpected fees. No crazy insurance surprises. The woman who helped me and the counter, Lynn, did everything she could to make my rental perfect for what I needed.
10,0
|Apr 2023exelen personal and god car👍
10,0
|Apr 2023Price was on the high side.
10,0
|Apr 2023We just didn’t like the car
1 out of 16
Sixt Locations in Kaua'i
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Budget
62 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7,2
Comfort
7,5
Overall
6,4
Pick-up/drop-off
6,2
Value
6,6
Recent reviews
8,0
|Sept 2023Overall it was fine. However, picking up the car was slow and painful. Most everyone had to wait 45-60mins + to receive their car after you paid and went thru customer service rep. The van we got was new but had some obvious minor damage all around. 10 minutes into the drive from Budget and the front right TPS (tire pressure sensor) was alarming that there was an issue. Luckily, the tire was fine and just a bad sensor but was a bit annoying getting that warning everytime you started the van. Overall, it was worth it. Just need some patience at the start.
2,0
|Jul 2023They gave me an old car making funny noise over 40 mph. There was a super long line with exactly 2 agents behind the counter who happen to be less than friendly, trying to aggressively push for things I did not want nor need. Return procedure had no explanations and when I sought to ask, they were very rude and could not be bothered. Probably the worst rental car experience overall I ever had.
10,0
|Mar 2023Pick up took almost an hour
1 out of 21
Budget Locations in Kaua'i
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Hertz
40 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,8
Comfort
6,7
Overall
6,4
Pick-up/drop-off
6,3
Value
6,0
Recent reviews
8,0
|Jul 2023They didn't do a walk around of the car. There were scratches prior to my pick up, which made me anxious that I would get charged for something I didn't do. I think Hertz should be doing an inspection of the vehicle prior to hand off
1 out of 14
Hertz Locations in Kaua'i
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Rent-A-Wreck
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
10,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
10,0
Rent-A-Wreck Locations in Kaua'i
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National
5 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9,3
Comfort
9,5
Overall
9,5
Pick-up/drop-off
9,3
Value
8,9
Recent reviews
4,0
|Dec 2021Took forever to get car. Had flat tire on top of Waimea canyon. Tire was bald and no owners manual to help figure out where spare tire was. Waited 2 hrs and still no tow truck. Finally found someone with same vehicle and looked at owners manual regarding spare tire. We would appreciate a partial reimbursement for our terrible day!!
10,0
|Nov 2021Easy process when actually picking up our car and when returning. Great people at the rental, so friendly and helpful.
10,0
|Nov 2021Easy process, really expensive for what we got
10,0
|Oct 2021I liked the ease of pick up; I was allowed to go out and choose any car on a particular row that was in the category I had reserved. I wasn't given any high-pressure treatment, trying to get me to upgrade to something I didn't need or buy an unnecessary insurance policy Then it was just a matter of looking the car over for any scratches and proceeding out to our destination. The return was equally straightforward. I applaud the company for this most appreciated streamlined approach!
1 out of 2
National Locations in Kaua'i
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Alamo
18 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness
8,8
Comfort
9,1
Overall
9,2
Pick-up/drop-off
9,3
Value
8,2
Alamo Locations in Kaua'i
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
12 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness
8,4
Comfort
8,7
Overall
8,9
Pick-up/drop-off
7,9
Value
7,8
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Kaua'i
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Avis
10 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7,9
Comfort
7,9
Overall
7,4
Pick-up/drop-off
7,0
Value
7,3
Recent reviews
4,0
|Dec 2024Did not get original car reserved - Medium sized SUV. I was given instead a Minivan. I had to back to counter to correct mistake which took over an hour:(
1 out of 4
Avis Locations in Kaua'i
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Kaua'i, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 October 2026.
Can I rent a car for a month in Kaua'i?
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Kaua'i for a month is certainly possible.
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