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Thrifty car hire prices at Kona Intl Airport

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Chevrolet Spark car
Chevrolet Spark
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
$62/day
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Ford Focus car
Ford Focus
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
$58/day
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Hyundai Elantra car
Hyundai Elantra
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
M
$58/day
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Volkswagen Jetta car
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
$56/day
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Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Large
5
2
4-5
M
$61/day
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Nissan Pathfinder car
Nissan Pathfinder
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
$78/day
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Ford Taurus car
Ford Taurus
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
M
$66/day
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Chrysler 300 car
Chrysler 300
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
M
$80/day
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Honda Pilot car
Honda Pilot
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
M
$83/day
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Hyundai Kona car
Hyundai Kona
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
$58/day
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Mazda CX-5 car
Mazda CX-5
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$64/day
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Volkswagen Tiguan car
Volkswagen Tiguan
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$64/day
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Subaru Outback car
Subaru Outback
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
$67/day
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Hyundai Veloster car
Hyundai Veloster
or similar Luxury
4
2
2-3
M
$68/day
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Top tips for hiring a car from Thrifty at Kona Intl Airport

  • 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.
  • 25% of our users found hire cars from Thrifty at Kona Intl Airport for $59 or less
  • Full-size hire cars from Thrifty at Kona Intl Airport are around 18% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car from Thrifty at Kona Intl Airport

  • 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.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car from Thrifty at Kona Intl Airport?

    On average a hire car from Thrifty at Kona Intl Airport costs $101 per day.

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

    Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most frequently booked hire 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 +1 877 283 0898.

  • Does Thrifty offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Kona Intl Airport (KOA)?

    Yes

Reviews

Overall rating6.6 OkayBased on 64 reviews
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.1
Value for money
6.4

Recent reviews

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8.0
Great car. Lots of room and comfortReviewed 18 Dec 2024
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10.0
It was a fast process to get and drop off my rental.Reviewed 13 Sept 2024
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10.0
Overall good, long shuttle wait.Reviewed 3 June 2024
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2.0
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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10.0
Got a flat tire and thriftys exchanged cars without and problems!Reviewed 26 Nov 2023
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6.0
Pick up took forever Shouldnt take so long in 2023Reviewed 29 Oct 2023
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6.0
Pros:They were friendly as they could be. I tried to keep clean but Hawaii has alot of sand!!Cons:I had to wait for almost 2 hours to get the vehichle, it was not a 4x4, they did offer to change but after waiting I wasn't in the mood. Gas was only 1/4 tank full had to fill up the next morning and last to days change oil light came on.Reviewed 31 May 2021
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10.0
Pros:The staff were very helpful and friendly. I had to modify the contract in the middle, and they gave me the same rate and was very flexible.Cons:The car interior could have been cleaner.Reviewed 4 May 2021
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4.0
Cons:Car was dirty the last person hotel key was on the car key and there was no gasReviewed 15 Apr 2021
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10.0
Pros:Staff friendly. Car nice and roomy.Cons:can't think of anythingReviewed 28 Feb 2021
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2.0
Pros:Nothing.Cons:Your agent would not honor the rental reservation because our flight arrived late. While there were cars available on your website, the agent said she had no cars available. We had to rent a car from Avis. I will never rent from Thrifty again and I will tell everyone I know about the horrible experience I had with your company and your representative.Reviewed 4 Jan 2021
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2.0
Cons:Tried to charge me for rental when Covid closed Hawaii to tourists.Said they wouldnt refund me Beyond ridiculous!Reviewed 12 Sept 2020
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Thrifty car hires near Kona Intl Airport

Address

73-200 Kupipi Street

Hours

Monday05:00 - 22:30
Tuesday05:00 - 22:30
Wednesday05:00 - 22:30
Thursday05:00 - 22:30
Friday05:00 - 22:30
Saturday05:00 - 22:30
Sunday05:00 - 22:30

Phone

+1 877 283 0898
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