Maui Car Rentals
If you plan on leaving your resort, you'll need a car rental. Get a good price for a dependable, fun car.
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Below you'll find our recommended car rentals, detailed information, local tips, & the latest updates.
Car Rentals in Maui
Most of the major car rental companies have lots by the Kahului Airport (OGG). You can also rent cars from smaller companies at different locations on the island.
What Type of Car?
The main rental cars you'll see on the road are PT Cruisers, Mustangs, and Jeeps. Here are some recommendations:
• A convertible mustang will give you the full experience while visiting Maui. If you plan on staying Upcountry or on the east side (Hana), you'll want to keep the top up.
• Jeeps are nice too, but you're likely not going to be doing any off-roading. Most rental agreements prohibit this kind of activity.
• PT Cruisers are good if you have little kids that you don't want bouncing out of a convertible when you're not looking.
Where to Drive
The Road to Hana
You'll never forget this drive. make sure you keep the windows down. It's a shame to miss the warm, moist air and the rain forest smell. Also, don't feel like you have to drive all the way to Hana in order to experience the road to Hana. There are plenty of waterfalls along the way.
Honolua Bay
Depending on the time of year, watching the waves at Honolua Bay can be really exciting. Park on the cliff and watch surfers below from a unique vantage point. Warning: This wave is for advanced surfers only. Don't attempt surfing at any size unless you have an experienced local guide.
Recommended Car Rentals
Discount Hawaii Car Rental
This company negotiates rates with all of the major car rental companies so that you can get the best price for your Maui car. They have comparison charts that will keep you from wondering.
Call: 1-800-292-1930
Maui Car Rental Tips
Book Ahead of Time
• We've made the mistake of booking a car the day before leaving on a trip. It was a busy weekend, and the car rental company raped us.
Check Everything
• Give the car a good once over before driving off the lot. You don't want to have them charge you for a dent that was already there.
Don't Leave Valuables in the Car
• Though crime is low in Maui, the few criminals we do have know very well what cars are rentals and what aren't. Don't leave anything in the car! Take things with you, or leave them at your resort or condo.
La Perouse Bay
Driving to the southern most point of the island (Makena), you'll cruise through miles of the island's most recent lava flows. This area beautifully offers stark contrast between the blue ocean, green foliage, and black lava rock.
Iao Valley
Easily accessible, you can drive right up to walk around the Iao Stream and the famous Iao Needle. This area is full of Hawaiian History and folklore.
You'll find plenty of plaques around the area that will tell the stories of blood shed that happened at Iao Valley.
