SweetEmi Posted August 3, 2005 #1 Share Posted August 3, 2005 I remember last year there were some disappointed people because there were no cars in Hilo during the time of the Ironman Triathalon in Kona. This year the triathalon is on 10/15 but count on the week before as being Triathalon week (the parade is on the 11th for instance). So, if you want a car during that 2 week period, I would make sure to reserve early. Emi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suebee Posted August 3, 2005 #2 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Good Advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nhrich Posted August 3, 2005 #3 Share Posted August 3, 2005 It may not matter whether you reserve early or not. We reserved early for our day in Hilo on PoA last October for the week after the triathalon, and Alamo still did not have a car for us when we got there (even after reconfirming). Many agencies send their Hilo cars to Kona for the week and it takes a while to get them back. Harper was the only one that had any vehicles available. Rich, ACC Carefree Vacations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetEmi Posted August 3, 2005 Author #4 Share Posted August 3, 2005 Thanks, Rich...I thought those that reserved ahead of time did get their cars but many were unable to reserve. That must have been very disappointing!!! Emi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinandAl Posted August 4, 2005 #5 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Emi - Thanks for the heads up! We will be in Hilo on Oct. 6th and Kona on Oct. 7th & 8th. We plan to rent cars on both islands, just haven't done it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetEmi Posted August 6, 2005 Author #6 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Ginny: I think you probably meant on both sides of the island, but I would reserve asap, just in case. People start arriving quite early to aclimate. Emi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinandAl Posted August 6, 2005 #7 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Emi - oops :o That's what I meant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetEmi Posted August 6, 2005 Author #8 Share Posted August 6, 2005 :D I knew that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20 Lover Posted September 13, 2005 #9 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Oh this is so great to know. One of my fellow cruisemates allerted me to the Ironman thing and we'll be there on Mon Oct 10th. Glad I got my car reserved, but I'm concerned there won't be one when we get there. Guess I need to have a Plan B. Thanks Sweet Emi for the heads up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjduck Posted September 14, 2005 #10 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Thanks for posting this, Emi. We'll be there on the 11th; would love to see the parade, but the ship sails at 6pm. Shucks! Do you know where's good to buy stuff like the IronMan t-shirt or cap or something? I suppose the King Kamehameha hotel? Appreciate any info you might have. It'll be fun to be a part of the excitement. :) Noreen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debjac Posted September 14, 2005 #11 Share Posted September 14, 2005 fyi - we were there 2 years ago and quite a few of the stores along the main street (to the right when you walk off the pier) had Ironman hats and t-shirts for sale. My husband jumped in the water and swam a few strokes just so he could say he did part of the Triathalon :rolleyes: We'll be there a few days after the event this year - counting the days!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjduck Posted September 15, 2005 #12 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Since we don't get to Kona very often, and certainly not to an IronMan, thought it might be fun to get a souvenier or two. LOL on your husband's vicarious participation! :D Aloha, Noreen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20 Lover Posted September 16, 2005 #13 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Is it possible even though I have a car reserved that they could be out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky3 Posted September 16, 2005 #14 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Wondering if we need to worry about car reserved for Oct 8th! We've been there before during this time and it does get crowded but it's fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleen93 Posted September 17, 2005 #15 Share Posted September 17, 2005 Is it possible even though I have a car reserved that they could be out? It's possible. It's happened before. Spleen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapoho2 Posted September 17, 2005 #16 Share Posted September 17, 2005 Yes, it is possible for the car rental companies to be out of cars. Car rentals do not require a credit card deposit, so there is no guarantee that there will be car there waiting for you...unlike hotel rooms that actually charge your credit card for a one night's guarantee. We have reserved cars on the islands, only to be waiting at the car company rental counter for the next car to be returned...sometimes hours later. If folks do not bring their cars back at the specified time...then those folks at the counter have to wait until a car becomes available. Therefore, even though you have a confirmation number, that is no guarantee that a car will be waiting for you. This is one of the good points and bad points of car rentals. There is NO obligation...but no guarantee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20 Lover Posted September 18, 2005 #17 Share Posted September 18, 2005 Thank you kapoho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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