Kaua'i

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Kaua'i?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Kaua'i and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on April 27, 2024.

January

$57

February

$64

March

$64

April

$59

May

$56

June

$60

July

$61

August

$60

September

$56

October

$54

November

$52

December

$61

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Kaua'i is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is February. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Kaua'i

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Kaua'i to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on April 27, 2024.

Small cars

$57 - $84

All Car Types

$66 - $96

To rent a small car in Kaua'i, you would pay an average price of $66/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Kaua'i (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$84/day). In fact, May is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Kaua'i. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Kaua'i, renting a small car saves you 15% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kaua'i small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Kaua'i, you would pay an average price of $69/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Kaua'i (~$61/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$90/day). In fact, June is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Kaua'i. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Kaua'i, renting a medium car saves you 11% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kaua'i medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Kaua'i, you would pay an average price of $87/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Kaua'i (~$69/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$104/day). In fact, April is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Kaua'i. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Kaua'i, renting a large car is 11% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kaua'i large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Kaua'i, you would pay an average price of $78/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Kaua'i (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$94/day). In fact, October is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Kaua'i. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Kaua'i, renting a SUV is 2% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kaua'i SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Kaua'i, you would pay an average price of $111/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a van in Kaua'i (~$85/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$171/day). In fact, September is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Kaua'i. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Kaua'i, renting a van is 30% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kaua'i van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pickup truck in Kaua'i, you would pay an average price of $71/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in Kaua'i (~$53/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$87/day). In fact, January is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for Kaua'i. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Kaua'i, renting a pickup truck saves you 9% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a luxury car in Kaua'i, you would pay an average price of $99/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Kaua'i (~$75/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$150/day). In fact, April is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Kaua'i. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Kaua'i, renting a luxury car is 22% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a convertible in Kaua'i, you would pay an average price of $93/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Kaua'i (~$80/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$114/day). In fact, December is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Kaua'i. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Kaua'i, renting a convertible is 18% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Kia Picanto$38/day
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Kia Picanto
Toyota Corolla$41/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla

Top rental agencies in Kaua'i

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Kaua'i known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Kaua'i. Reviews were last updated on April 27, 2024.

Hertz

7.0
Good
111 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.4

Dollar

6.1
Okay
139 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.2
Wonderful
52 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.7

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
88 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.7

Budget

6.5
Okay
98 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

Payless

5.7
Fair
65 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.6

Advantage

5.6
Fair
46 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

6.0

National

9.4
Wonderful
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.8

Best Kaua'i car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Kaua'i. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Kaua'i with an average daily rate of $45. Data was last updated on April 27, 2024.
Kia Forte$35/day
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A/C
Kia Forte
Toyota Yaris$38/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Nissan Sylphy$41/day
4
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A/C
Nissan Sylphy

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Kaua'i, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on April 27, 2024.
  • What are the requirements to rent a car in Kauai?

    A person with a major credit card and who is at least 21 years old will be able to get car rentals in Kauai. However, most car rental locations consider drivers between 21 and 24 as young drivers, and they face a daily surcharge for rental cars in Kauai. Every driver must present a valid driver’s license for car rentals in Kauai, while foreign drivers can present their foreign driver’s license alongside an international driving permit, though not required always. Credit cards are widely accepted, and some locations will accept debit card payments for rental cars in Kauai.

  • What are the rules for driving in Kauai?

    Just a few tips as you drive car rentals in Kauai. Buckle up whenever you’re in your cheap car rental in Kauai and ensure the kids are in a safety seat if they are below five and in a booster seat if below seven. Don’t drive Kauai car rentals while intoxicated or with a BAC higher than 0.08% since it’s a criminal offense. Stick to 25-45 mph within city limits and below 25 mph in school zones. The maximum speed limit is 60 mph on the interstates. Nonetheless, remember to check with Kauai’s DMV before hitting the road.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Kauai?

    There’s no better way of exploring the Kauai mountains than with a Jeep Kauai car rental. Feel the power and security of an SUV as you drive along the many scenic routes of Kauai, and if you’re going to explore downtown, do so in an economy car rental and save on gas. Take advantage of the warm tropical climate of Kauai and hop into one of the convertible Kauai car rentals for the ultimate experience. And if the whole group is tagging along, get one of the 12- or 15-passenger van rentals for an ultimate group adventure.

  • What are the best places to park in Kauai?

    You won’t struggle to find parking spaces for your cheap car rental in Kauai. Being a popular tourist destination, most parking in rural Kauai is free. Most hotels offer parking to their guests, and only non-guests will be charged for parking at the hotels. In downtown, you’ll have access to metered street parking and a few lots offering free parking but for limited times. The beaches offer free parking, but you’ll need to arrive early to get a spot since most lots fill up fast.

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Kaua'i?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $63/day when booking a rental car in Kaua'i. The best deal a user found was for $39/day from Turo, booked on Apr. 21.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Kaua'i?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Kaua'i from the following companies over the past two weeks: Turo ($35/day), NU Car ($38/day), and Sixt ($41/day).

  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Kaua'i?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9.4 rating), Alamo (9.2 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.2 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Kaua'i.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Kaua'i for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the most popular car rental companies in Kaua'i, offering car rentals for around $409 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car in Kaua'i for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards 15% on your rental. Booking your vehicle at least 3 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Kaua'i.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Kaua'i?

    Typically how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Kaua'i however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Kaua'i for a month?

    Turo currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 49% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in Kaua'i. Typically, a monthly car rental in Kaua'i can be found for $1,754. You can find car rental deals to be on average $58 a day.

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