Where is the car rental counter at Kona International Airport?

Once you get to the Kona International Airport, please pick up your items from the luggage claim area. Proceed to the shuttle bus pick-up area outside the baggage claim. Board the Thrifty bus to proceed to the counter to obtain your rental agreement. It operates daily from 5:30 am to 10:30 pm.

What documentation do I need to rent a car at Kona International Airport?

To book Thrifty car rentals at Kona International Airport, renters must be at least 20 years old. Each drover under 25 is subject to pay an underage daily fee. Renters must also provide valid driver's licenses with at least one area of experience with no major endorsements. Renters must also provide a credit card to their name with the required limit for paying the rental and deposit amount. If you book Thrifty car rentals at Kona International Airport, you must present a booking confirmation voucher received in your email.

Do Thrifty car rentals at Kona Airport allow additional drivers?

Yes. You can add a driver that meets the same renter and age requirements. All additional drivers must pay a daily fee on top of the rental costs. However, spouses of the render or companions of reduced mobility renters are exempted from the daily payment.

What is the most popular hire car from Thrifty at Kona Intl Airport?

Small car hire (Nissan Kicks or similar) are the most frequently booked car type from Thrifty at Kona Intl Airport.

Where can I find Thrifty hire cars at Kona Intl Airport?

73-200 Kupipi Street is the closest Thrifty hire car location to Kona Intl Airport. The telephone number for this location is +1 866 434 2226.

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One of the primary reasons to book Thrifty car rentals at Kona International Airport is that they are an easy pick-up for renters arriving at the airport. If you need car rental services when out of town and arrive in Kalaoa via flight, the best option would be to get them at the airport. It is easier and saves you the money you would spend on the ride from the airport to the city. You can pick up car rentals upon arrival and drive to the city’s major destinations like Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, Manini’owali Beach, and Makalawena Beach.
The Thrifty car rental counter at the airport is a busy facility, and you can find long queues. This is true, especially when arriving during weekday mornings, evenings, and weekends. However, if you book Thrifty car rentals at Kona International Airport, you will save a lot of time picking car rentals. You would save time choosing the right car, filling out all the paperwork, assigning the rental agreement, and picking up the car keys. If you book Thrifty car rentals at Kona International Airport, you would only need to present the documents, pick up the car and drive off. KAYAK lets you choose the add-on features you need, and you can get better deals.
Once you are ready to return the Kona International Airport Thrifty car rentals, please drive back to the location. Its address is Kina International Airport, 73-200 Kupipi St, Kailua-Kona HI 96740. Once you get there, please park the car rental, take out your items and lock the car. Record your mileage and submit the rental contract alongside the car eyes at the car rental counter. The car rental counter closes daily at 10:30 pm. However, you can use their after-hour services, which let you drop off car rentals outside operational hours. Please leave the car rental agreement and keys in the drop box area if you opt for this.
Even though the after-hour service is for your convenience, it has a downside. Thrifty car rental agreements hold you responsible for the car rental until the time of the formal check. This means that if your car gets damaged during the drop-off window to the time of the routine inspection, you will have to pay for the damages. Thus, consider dropping off the car rental during operational hours.
Book your hire car at Kona Intl Airport from Thrifty at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Intermediate hire cars from Thrifty at Kona Intl Airport are around 17% cheaper than other car types, on average

Where is the car rental counter at Kona International Airport?
Once you get to the Kona International Airport, please pick up your items from the luggage claim area. Proceed to the shuttle bus pick-up area outside the baggage claim. Board the Thrifty bus to proceed to the counter to obtain your rental agreement. It operates daily from 5:30 am to 10:30 pm.
What documentation do I need to rent a car at Kona International Airport?
To book Thrifty car rentals at Kona International Airport, renters must be at least 20 years old. Each drover under 25 is subject to pay an underage daily fee. Renters must also provide valid driver's licenses with at least one area of experience with no major endorsements. Renters must also provide a credit card to their name with the required limit for paying the rental and deposit amount. If you book Thrifty car rentals at Kona International Airport, you must present a booking confirmation voucher received in your email.
Do Thrifty car rentals at Kona Airport allow additional drivers?
Yes. You can add a driver that meets the same renter and age requirements. All additional drivers must pay a daily fee on top of the rental costs. However, spouses of the render or companions of reduced mobility renters are exempted from the daily payment.
What is the most popular hire car from Thrifty at Kona Intl Airport?
Small car hire (Nissan Kicks or similar) are the most frequently booked car type from Thrifty at Kona Intl Airport.
Where can I find Thrifty hire cars at Kona Intl Airport?
73-200 Kupipi Street is the closest Thrifty hire car location to Kona Intl Airport. The telephone number for this location is +1 866 434 2226.
Does Thrifty offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Kona Intl Airport (KOA)?
Yes

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Great car. Lots of room and comfortReviewed 18 Dec 2024

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It was a fast process to get and drop off my rental.Reviewed 13 Sept 2024

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Overall good, long shuttle wait.Reviewed 3 June 2024

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Didn’t even get the car. Ended up running over to enterprise to get a different rental. First, shuttle bus didn’t come, then super long line. The worst! Will never book with them againReviewed 18 Mar 2024

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Got a flat tire and thriftys exchanged cars without and problems!Reviewed 26 Nov 2023

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Pick up took forever Shouldnt take so long in 2023Reviewed 29 Oct 2023

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Address

73-200 Kupipi Street

Address

73-200 Kupipi Street

Hours

Monday	05:00 - 22:30
Tuesday	05:00 - 22:30
Wednesday	05:00 - 22:30
Thursday	05:00 - 22:30
Friday	05:00 - 22:30
Saturday	05:00 - 22:30
Sunday	05:00 - 22:30

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+1 866 434 2226

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