Car hire at Kahului Airport from $53/day

Ford Focus

or similar Small

$59/day

Chevrolet Spark

or similar Small

$60/day

Ford Focus

or similar Small

$59/day

* These are the best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours and may change

Booking Insights

Most popular agency	Average price	Good deal
Thrifty	$77/day	$69/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Kahului Airport car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Kahului Airport with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Kahului Airport?

You should book your car hire in Kahului Airport around 2 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Kahului Airport?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at Thrifty ($47.33/day), Dollar ($61.78/day), and Sixt ($74.42/day).

What is the best car hire company in Kahului Airport?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Kahului Airport are Sixt (8.3, 111 reviews), Dollar (7.4, 97 reviews), and Budget (7.3, 55 reviews).

What is the most popular car to hire in Kahului Airport?

Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Kahului Airport. Compact cars in Kahului Airport cost $57/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $35/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Kahului Airport?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Kahului Airport is September at an average cost of $66/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Kahului Airport when prices are $103/day on average, which tends to be 90% above the yearly average hire price for Kahului Airport.

Which rental car company has the most locations in in in?

Dollar and Yesaway operate 2 locations each in Kahului Airport, more than any other car hire company.

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A car rental at Kahului Airport has several advantages over other options like buses or taxis because you will have a more convenient and flexible experience. Car rentals at Kahului Airport are fairly priced, so you don't need to spend all your vacation budget on transportation before even arriving in Maui. Renting a car at Kahului Airport is fast and easy. You can pick up your rental car in less than 15min from arrival to departure with no long lines or wasted time waiting for buses or taxis.
The Kahului Airport car rental center has a variety of car models for rent, so you can choose the perfect vehicle that satisfies your needs. The most common car models are SUVs, sedans, and trucks. While SUVs are the most popular car model rented at Kahului Airport, sedans and trucks are more common for business travelers.
The Kahului Airport car rental center also provides a free shuttle service to take you from the airport terminal directly to the car rental desk at no extra cost. This makes it easy for first-time visitors or international guests who need help with directions in English on how to get there. If you need any extra services like child seats or GPS units, these are available at an additional cost and will be included with your final bill before departure. Make sure to request these extras at the time of booking to avoid any hassle later on.
Once you are ready to return your car, the staff at Kahului Airport will give you a call about 30min before your scheduled departure time to remind you. They will also provide information on where and how to drop off your rental car for no additional cost, which makes it easy for travelers who are unfamiliar with Maui or don't have cell phone coverage here. The return process is quick and easy, taking less than 5min to go from your car rental desk to the terminal.
25% of our users found a car hire at Kahului Airport for $84 or less
Book your car hire at Kahului Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

What kind of documentation is required to rent a car at the airport car rental center?
Car rental agencies here require that you have a valid driver's license from your country of residence with at least one year or two years of driving experience, so make sure to bring this when renting a car at the Kahului Airport car rental desk. International visitors may also need to present their passports as well. You will also need to show your car rental agreement and vehicle insurance. International visitors may be asked for their credit card as well, but this is rare because the Kahului Airport car rental center accepts all major cards with no surcharges or additional fees.
What kind of amenities are at the Kahului Airport rental car center?
Some notable client-friendly amenities available at the Kahului Airport car rental center include a sitting area, luggage storage facility, a 24h customer service desk with English-speaking staff on site, and bilingual signs. The car rental center has a spacious and well-lit parking lot for added convenience. Most car rental companies here offer complimentary on-site inspections for your vehicle to ensure its safety and condition. The Kahului Airport car rental center also has a variety of services like free local, long-distance, or international calls from their phone booths in case you need to make any important calls while traveling abroad.
What car rental companies are easy to use at the airport?
There are a number of car rental companies at Kahului Airport, but they offer a diverse range of vehicles for rent. The most popular company is Maui Car Rental with their variety of SUV models and comfortable seating arrangements in every vehicle. They also have English-speaking staff on site to help you find your way around or get additional information about the car rental process.
How much does it cost to hire a car at Kahului Airport?
On average a car hire at Kahului Airport costs $90 per day.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Kahului Airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Kahului Airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Alamo, Dollar, and Hertz.

Sixt

8.3

Very Good

Read 111 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

7.9

One location in Kahului Airport

from$75/day

Locations in Kahului Airport

101 Airport Road

+1 888 749 8227

Monday	07:00 - 22:30
Tuesday	07:00 - 22:30
Wednesday	07:00 - 22:30
Thursday	07:00 - 22:30
Friday	07:00 - 22:30
Saturday	07:00 - 22:30
Sunday	07:00 - 22:30

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10.0 Wonderful

Don, Oct 2024

Standard

Great experience from the front desk to the turn in.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Intermediate SUV

Didn't rent from Sixt this year - why are you sending me this survey?

10.0 Wonderful

Kiefer-Laurent, Nov 2023

People mover

Staff was super kind and very helpful!

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Nov 2022

Not sure I got the best deal. I rented through Kayak and was quoted a price. My CC got compromised shortly after ordering my car through Kayak. When I went to pickup my car at Sixt the agent wanted my CC used to rent the car. I asked why it was already paid. I told him what happened the the CC. He said he would have to cancel the prior reservation, and start over. When all said and done I feel the car cost was more than the orignal reservation. Did not want to hassle with it as long as I got refunded my orignal purchase. Six days later the refund posted. The guy at the counter was nice but the whole process did not make since given the car had already been paid and appoved. Any additional expenses should have been applied to the new CC. When checking out the rental no one walked through the car inspection. No way to document any damage observed prior to driving off. Also no option to pay for fuel in advance or at least it was never explained. Most agencies tell you the cost of fuel at the rental car and give you the option to pay in advance. Checking the car in the lady was friendly and inspected the car thoroughly same thing should be done initialy ensuring the leasee understands the features of the car. I had one experience where I failed to shut the drivers door completely and when I tried to to put the car in reverse it locked up and would go saying parking assist engaged. Spent 20 minutes playing with the car until i realized that the car would not engage because the door had not completely closed. I would rent from them again.

10.0 Wonderful

Claudia, Nov 2022

I was hesitant at first as I always rent from the older brands eg budgets / hertz however sixty’s price is good . Overall the experience is the same as the other old brands I recommend this place . Mahalo

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Nov 2022

Being required to buy extra insurance at the airport check-in kiosk before I could pick up the car was a real downer, and a bad way to start a vacation. Technically not "required", but being told that without it they would take the car out of service and charge me an unspecified daily "loss of use" fee while they corrected anything they determined was a defect (such as a car park door ding or a windshield chip) comes to the same thing.

Dollar

7.4

Good

Read 97 reviews

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.4

Value for money

6.7

2 locations in Kahului Airport

from$70/day

Locations in Kahului Airport

101 Airport Access Road

+1 866 434 2226

Monday	05:30 - 23:00
Tuesday	05:30 - 23:00
Wednesday	05:30 - 23:00
Thursday	05:30 - 23:00
Friday	05:30 - 23:00
Saturday	05:30 - 23:00
Sunday	05:30 - 23:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Compact SUV

Could not cancel rental

2.0 Poor

Janet, Feb 2025

Standard SUV

We were "upgraded" to a Ford Explorer-too big of a car for us. We asked for something smaller and agent said she'd change the vehicle. When we arrived at the car...it was a Ford Explorer. We were tired from a long trip and didn't want to drag our bags back and wait in line for another hour to fix it. We took the car and then tried to call a few days later to arrange an exchange. Could never get through to a live person and got hung up on by the automated number 2x. Beyond this, agent kept forcing insurance coverages on us. We wanted the collision...she was relentless and literally forced us to buy more. We got tired of arguing with her about it. Will never use Dollar again.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, June 2024

Passenger van

Long lines to get the car only three advisers.

8.0 Very Good

Rick, June 2024

Standard

Car was unavailable at scheduled reservation time online so I had to wait in line to talk with agent to get the car. Car was washed but all windows were still wet leaving water spots on all windows and exterior mirrors.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Intermediate

Had to wait 20 minutes for a mid size car since they were all out. Sales lady would only allow you to use a credit card with the driver’s name, not spouse’s name even though the reservation was made under me and they had already charged a deposit on that card.

10.0 Wonderful

James, Nov 2023

Intermediate SUV

Very good

Budget

7.3

Good

Read 55 reviews

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.4

Value for money

6.7

One location in Kahului Airport

Locations in Kahului Airport

101 Airport Access Road

+1 808 871 8811

Monday	06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:00
Thursday	06:00 - 23:00
Friday	06:00 - 23:00
Saturday	06:00 - 23:00
Sunday	06:00 - 23:00

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Economy

Staff was friendly and helpful. Car was undersized for what was advertised and it had concerning mechanical noises. Pick-up took 1.5 hours due to understaffing but drop off was seamless.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Intermediate SUV

they charged for insurance when I specifically declined, resulting in hours on there "help" lines trying to get them to return the extra charges. still waiting on refund of the difference. no delay in charging my card - 3-5 business days to process the return after 1 week of haggling with them.

6.0 Okay

timy912, Dec 2024

Intermediate

Car was dirty and we had to wait 50 min in Parkade for car after waiting in line for paperwork.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Standard SUV

The staff was pleasant and professional. Easy checkin easy checkout. No hassels

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Supplier choice

Pickup took a bit too long. Drop off was incredibly fast and easy.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Compact

The lady who took care was very professional and fast.

Ace

7.0

Good

Read 104 reviews

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.7

Value for money

7.4

One location in Kahului Airport

Locations in Kahului Airport

445 Kele Street

+1 808 707 7029

Monday	08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 20:00
Thursday	08:00 - 20:00
Friday	08:00 - 20:00
Saturday	08:00 - 20:00
Sunday	08:00 - 20:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, July 2025

Intermediate SUV

We waited over 45 mins for the shuttle that’s supposed to come every 10/15 mins. When calling they just kept saying it was on the way. If I would have known how long it would take I would have taken an Uber to save valuable vacation time. Once in the office it took I er 45 mins to be in a vehicle. Return was super easy.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, June 2025

Intermediate SUV

Not recommended! Didn't have the car we reserved. Vehicle we did get was used hard. They aggressively upsell insurance. Showing your insurance card to decline insurance isn't enough - they force you to show the declarations page.

10.0 Wonderful

Duane, Apr 2025

Intermediate SUV

Great service. We dropped off early before the shuttle service started so the manager drove us to our airline in the rental car so we did not have to unload luggage twice.

10.0 Wonderful

Jennifer, Apr 2025

Intermediate

I ALWAYS rent with ACE if possible!…….the process is quick, employees great and prices are consistently the lowest!!!!

4.0 Mediocre

Dan, Dec 2024

Standard SUV

Didn’t have the suv size we had booked and paid for. Forced to upgrade for $ at the location

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Intermediate

Deceptive and bad business practices. They claimed liability insurance was required by the state of Hawaii, which is false. It’s optional. This led to an additional 30 a day charge, that was unnecessary. Not only that, they overcharged me - for fuel even though I returned the car with a full tank and they charged me an additional day of the liability insurance. Don’t use ACE and don’t trust them.

Alamo

9.6

Wonderful

Read 36 reviews

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.7

Value for money

8.9

One location in Kahului Airport

from$122/day

Locations in Kahului Airport

101 Airport Access Rd

+1 844 913 0747

Monday	06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:00
Thursday	06:00 - 23:00
Friday	06:00 - 23:00
Saturday	06:00 - 23:00
Sunday	06:00 - 23:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Convertible

Loved it. Quick and to the point.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, June 2024

Premium SUV

Service from start to finish was above par.

10.0 Wonderful

Brad, Dec 2023

People mover

Good and easy. Car had a slight odor.

10.0 Wonderful

Myrna, Nov 2023

People mover

Being driven in a personal vehicle to pickup my rental was extremely confusing while trying to find your location. Once there, Alamo staff from registration through pickup and return were so pleasant and helpful. Will definitely use Alamo again. Mahalo

10.0 Wonderful

Dylan, Oct 2023

Open-air all-terrain

Would have liked to have soft top jeep or tool to take off top if jeep

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

Cons:

Nothing, it was great!

Avis

8.3

Very Good

Read 19 reviews

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.3

Value for money

8.0

One location in Kahului Airport

Locations in Kahului Airport

101 Airport Access Road

+1 808 871 7575

Monday	06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:00
Thursday	06:00 - 23:00
Friday	06:00 - 23:00
Saturday	06:00 - 23:00
Sunday	06:00 - 23:00