Isaac Posted April 10, 2004 #1 Share Posted April 10, 2004 Question for those who have rented cars in Hawaiian ports. Did you book on the internet or on the ship? Also, how did you get from the ship to the car rental agency or were they at the pier? Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks. Your Friendly Bartender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACCagent Posted April 10, 2004 #2 Share Posted April 10, 2004 We rented cars on several island in Hawaii last Summer and the information one gets from the rental agencies (Alamo and Hertz) was very frustrating. Each time I was told that we would have to take a taxi to the airport to pick up the car. NOT TRUE! There were shuttles at every port to take you to the cars. I would definately suggest booking in advance. The rates were better in each case that I checked. Either call the agencies or just go online. In some ports they were pretty low on choices for those who waited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetEmi Posted April 10, 2004 #3 Share Posted April 10, 2004 I [I]think[/I] in Kona, you have to take a cab. Not 100% sure on that though. Emi NCL Star-08/31/03 in Hawaii! NCL Star-11/13/04 to Mexico! Alaska summer 2005! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnesota pam Posted April 10, 2004 #4 Share Posted April 10, 2004 We just cruised the STAR the week of 3/28 and rented a car in every port except Hilo and Kauai. Rented through Alamo on all of the cars but only four on the internet as we didn't know about the stops in Kona or Lahaina. It was cheaper on the internet, especially using rate code 6T. Got convertibles and economy cars for same prices--not higher than $27 (not including taxes and insurance). There was a shuttle at each pier except for the Sunday we got off the Ship in Honolulu--if you rent from the ship they will have the car at the pier for an extra $5 otherwise a short cab ride will get you to the rental places which are near the airport and then when you drop off the car a shuttle will take you to the airport. I think there was a shuttle in Kona. minnesota pam[img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=191970&cdt=2004;3;28;20;00;00&timezone=GMT-1000[/img] Countin until heaven on the STAR TO HAWAII NCL Sunward II 1986 Carnival Festivale 1989 NCL Windward 1995 RCCL Rhapsody of the Seas 1998 NCL Sky 2000 NCL Star 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickwolf Posted April 11, 2004 #5 Share Posted April 11, 2004 We rented through Thrifty (Internet) and there were shuttles everywhere but we missed the one in Maui so had to get a taxi there. Nick Star 14th March 2004 [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=111111&cdt=2004;3;14;20;00;00&timezone=GMT-1000[/img] Wolves - Back Where We Belong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetEmi Posted April 11, 2004 #6 Share Posted April 11, 2004 Nick: You didn't go to Kona though, did you? I really want to know about the shuttles there because I want to be able to give good info... Thanks, Emi NCL Star-08/31/03 in Hawaii! NCL Star-11/13/04 to Mexico! Alaska summer 2005! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachgal Posted April 11, 2004 #7 Share Posted April 11, 2004 I don't know the answer to your questions, but for those of you going to Hawaii (I'm doing the Pride of Aloha cruise in March 2005), go to the Ports of Call board and then Hawaii. There are several on the board who live in Hawaii and they provide a lot of good information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetEmi Posted April 11, 2004 #8 Share Posted April 11, 2004 Thanks! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Emi NCL Star-08/31/03 in Hawaii! NCL Star-11/13/04 to Mexico! Alaska summer 2005! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted April 12, 2004 Author #9 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Thanks for all the info. I'll have to check out the Hawaii POC boards. Your Friendly Bartender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetEmi Posted April 13, 2004 #10 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Hey...I was in town today and the Star was out there and I saw an Alamo and a Budget shuttle coming back from the airport. Also saw SpeediShuttles all over town. Emi NCL Star-08/31/03 in Hawaii! NCL Star-11/13/04 to Mexico! Alaska summer 2005! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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