FAQ's

Puzzled about car rentals in Hawaii?

The major car rental companies in Hawaii charge for young drivers.  That is drivers age 21-24.  They also charge for extra drivers, like a spouse.  We cannot totally avoid a Young Driver Fee.  It is $10/day, from Brand C -  SAVE $17/day/driver.

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We are committed to protecting your privacy. We only request the information needed to process your car rental reservation.

We do not share your information with any outside parties other than the car rental company we are arranging your booking with. No credit information is accepted. All Credit information is given at the location on pickup.

Your vehicle!
All rentals will be current models with air conditioning and automatic transmissions. Unlimited miles are included.

What is HawaiiCarRentalDiscount.com?  We are booking agents for many major national car rental companies. We will find you the best discount rate tailored to your rental requirements.

What do I need to bring along when I pick my vehicle up?  You will need your valid driver's license and a credit or debit card in your name. For more information on accepted Credit/Debit cards please refer to the company's terms & conditions page. The rental companies have different card and credit policies.

Please confirm that my reservation is guaranteed without a deposit.  Yes no credit information is taken till you pickup at the location.

Can I use any debit card?  Debit cards must have either the MasterCard or Visa logo on them and may be subject to a credit check.  We suggest contacting the rent-a-car company directly for specific requirements.

What is your cancellation policy?  Cancel at any time without penalty. You may cancel by return email. Thank you for the courtesy.

Are there any age restrictions?  You must be 21 or older when you pickup. Some companies have a higher minimum age; 25 or older. Others charge a Daily Young Driver fee of $20-$25/day plus taxes.

What do I need to do to add my spouse as a extra driver?  Additional drivers are added at the counter on pickup. Some companies charge extra, some don't. We will always take your extra drivers into account when searching for your lowest rate and will book you at the rate that works out to the lowest total.

Do I need an international driver's license to rent a vehicle?  You will need to present your regular license. The international license is only for translation purposes and is not required.

What are the regulations regarding the use of a child restraint devices in Hawaii?  3 yrs. and younger in a child safety seat; 4 yrs. through 7 yrs. must be in a booster seat or child restraint (effective 1/1/07) 4 through 7 yrs. who are taller than 4'9"; 4 through 7 yrs. who are at least 40 lbs seated in a rear seat where if there are no available lap/shoulder belts, may be restrained by a lap belt (effective 1/1/07)

Are these the same new vehicles rented on the rental companies' websites?  All rentals will be current models with air conditioning and automatic transmissions. Unlimited miles are included.

I need a car for 6 days. Should I reserve it for a week seeing that the weekly rate is less?  No only make your reservation for the amount of time you will need the vehicle for. After 5/6 days the weekly rate applies anyway.

I'm island hopping for a week in Hawaii. Can I get the weekly rate for my rentals?  Sorry our contracts don't allow us to combine rentals from different locations. Each rental requires a separate reservation.

Do you have child safety seats?  The child safety seat offered is forward facing, up to 40 lbs, available at the counter as an optional service at an additional cost between $8/day - $9/day. Generally the rental companies do not offer a booster seat as Hawaii regulations are that only a standard seatbelt is required for children over 40 lbs or 4 years of age.

Why aren't the taxes and any additional fees (government fees or taxes) included in the posted rates?  We post the Basic Rates common to all locations. Taxes can vary by location and certain taxes are location specific and therefore cannot be included.

Base Rates are subject to the applicable Hawaii State General Excise tax (4.166%), the Vehicle Licensing fee, the applicable Airport Concession Recovery Fee and the Hawaii Highway Revenue surcharge (currently $3 per day). To obtain an approximate total rental cost add $3/day for the road tax and multiply this subtotal by 11% for taxes charged. Then add the tax to the previous subtotal. Rates may be subject to blackout periods.

Are there any hidden charges?  No there are no hidden charges. All mandatory charges are on your confirmation notice.

Can I drive with my international driver license?
The individual must have a foreign license along with their international permit to drive and a valid passport to show admission date. The license is valid one year upon entry to U.S. The country must be listed as a result of the United Nations Convention on Road Traffic (Geneva, 1949), and the Convention on the Regulation of Inter-American States. For complete listing of the recognized countries, please call AAA at 808-593-2221.
 

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