MLindaG Posted August 10, 2014 #1 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I've seen conflicting information and I would like to hear from anyone who has rented recently. On the Discount Hawaii Car Rental site it says there are no shuttles to airport location in Kona and you must take a taxi. On another Transportation to and from the airport site it says Shuttles are sent to the port in Kona by all major car rental companies. I tried to rent from the closer to the port location but they are closed the day we are in port. So will I have to take a taxi or will they have a shuttle to and from the airport. I saw where the cost for a taxi from the port to the airport is approximately $22 - 26/15 min. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan-M Posted August 10, 2014 #2 Share Posted August 10, 2014 On DHCR's site, it shows that Brand 5 (Enterprise) has a courtesy shuttle that you phone for upon arrival at the pier. Also, the most convenient location is right across the street from the pier (Thrifty, at the King Kam hotel, which is Brand 6 on DHCR's site) ... more expensive, but saving the shuttle time both ways might be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLindaG Posted August 10, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I tried the thrifty but it says they are closed on the day we are going to be there. Thanks for the info.......I will try Enterprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoTech Posted August 10, 2014 #4 Share Posted August 10, 2014 We rented from Hertz in Kona. The arrangement was that we were to call Hertz once we were on-shore (Kona is a tender port). However, when we landed we saw the Hertz bus already there, and looking ready to depart. We sprinted to it and caught it. Hertz only makes 3 return trips from the airport to the pier: at 2:30, 3:30 and 4:15. I assume that if you don't get one of those, you're on your own to get back to the ship. You'd probably have to take the Hertz shuttle to the airport terminal and get a taxi from there. Here's my complete post about renting cars from the POA cruise in Hawaii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLindaG Posted August 10, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Thanks VideoTech......I went to your review.........good info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan-M Posted August 10, 2014 #6 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I tried the thrifty but it says they are closed on the day we are going to be there. Thanks for the info.......I will try Enterprise. I was able to get a quote for September 3rd which I think is when you're there based on the cruise info in your signature. (I'd be surprised if they are closed when a cruise ship is in port.) Perhaps try adjusting the hours ... maybe you entered a time that was too early? 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. should work. Also, it's now a Dollar location (you'll be redirected on Thrifty's site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLindaG Posted August 10, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Maybe I just didn't get redirected! I did make a reservation with enterprise which I did twice as I forgot my dh's work uses National and I saved an additional $13 :D by going through his work rather than the DHCR site.........so I cancelled the original one made through DHCR......Thanks for the information and I'll see what the price is for Dollar (at the former Thrifty). :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLindaG Posted August 10, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted August 10, 2014 You were totally right it probably was because the time I put in they weren't open........so I did go there but never got redirected to Dollar I could have made a reservation with Thrifty but geez.......I'm not sure I want to pay 2 1/2x more than the rate I got with enterprise........:eek: Is it really worth that much more?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan-M Posted August 10, 2014 #9 Share Posted August 10, 2014 You were totally right it probably was because the time I put in they weren't open........so I did go there but never got redirected to Dollar I could have made a reservation with Thrifty but geez.......I'm not sure I want to pay 2 1/2x more than the rate I got with enterprise........:eek: Is it really worth that much more?? 2.5 times more is a lot extra to pay ... I'd stick with the other reservation if it includes a shuttle. What location is it ... at the airport or closer to the pier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLindaG Posted August 11, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Closer to the pier I believe.......it said "non-airport: 74-5583 Luhia St." They said to call and they will pick you up and take you to get the car. $37.37 vs $105 if I remember correctly! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatlakesgirl Posted August 11, 2014 #11 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Closer to the pier I believe.......it said "non-airport: 74-5583 Luhia St." They said to call and they will pick you up and take you to get the car. $37.37 vs $105 if I remember correctly! :) I plugged that address into Google maps and it's definitely closer to the pier. Hope you have an amazing time! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan-M Posted August 11, 2014 #12 Share Posted August 11, 2014 That's only about a mile from the pier ... I would be renting from them and using the almost $70. savings for more fun things.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLindaG Posted August 11, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I agree!!! I am staying in Maui for a week before the cruise and I just decided to check my car rental there for the week........I just saved myself an additional $46..........:D The car rental prices change all the time! Kind of crazy.......now I feel like I should check the prices in Hilo and Kaui where I booked car rental as well........:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan-M Posted August 11, 2014 #14 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Definitely keep checking ... I find now that the prices for rentals in Hawaii 'bottom out' about 3-4 weeks out, but on one trip (5 years ago, when the economy was still in turmoil) prices kept going down until the day before the trip. Sounds like a wonderful trip ... do you have your plans all worked out for Maui? Enjoy!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUZBUDS Posted August 11, 2014 #15 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Unless it's changed, we always rented at King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel -- Dollar has a location there. It is located immediately adjacent to the tender pier. Be sure to reserve No shuttles, no hassel :) Aloha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan-M Posted August 11, 2014 #16 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Cruzbuds ... that's the one that the OP mentions being $105 for the day vs. Enterprise a mile away for $37. Prices at dollar could come down, but on cruise days, demand is probably high and supply low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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