OC PAT Posted April 28, 2022 #1 Share Posted April 28, 2022 It was suggested that we rent a car for this isle, Kauai. We need to get to the Lahue airport for a helicopter tour in the morning. So, I see a rental for about 130 dollars. From what I can tell the rental companies are at the same airport as our helicopter tour. I did not see any shuttle from the cruise port. So, I will have to pay a cab fee back and forth for two in addition to the car, correct? So why assume the extra costs for a rental? Our trip is in October. Is there Uber at this port, and should we consider that resource? Is there a rental company near the Wal-Mart? Any insight is greatly appreciated. Yes, this is our first trip to Hawaii. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butch5 Posted May 28, 2022 #2 Share Posted May 28, 2022 On 4/28/2022 at 10:40 AM, OC PAT said: It was suggested that we rent a car for this isle, Kauai. We need to get to the Lahue airport for a helicopter tour in the morning. So, I see a rental for about 130 dollars. From what I can tell the rental companies are at the same airport as our helicopter tour. I did not see any shuttle from the cruise port. So, I will have to pay a cab fee back and forth for two in addition to the car, correct? So why assume the extra costs for a rental? Our trip is in October. Is there Uber at this port, and should we consider that resource? Is there a rental company near the Wal-Mart? Any insight is greatly appreciated. Yes, this is our first trip to Hawaii. We are just back from our may 14th sailing and we rented a car from Enterprise which is right across the street from Walmart. We called the branch and they picked us up at the ABC store near the port which was about a 10-15 min walk. Lots of free parking right near the port if you want to keep the car for both days like we did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC PAT Posted May 29, 2022 Author #3 Share Posted May 29, 2022 On 5/28/2022 at 12:12 AM, butch5 said: We are just back from our may 14th sailing and we rented a car from Enterprise which is right across the street from Walmart. We called the branch and they picked us up at the ABC store near the port which was about a 10-15 min walk. Lots of free parking right near the port if you want to keep the car for both days like we did. Thanks, Butch5. We are only there for the day. But with your info. I have a plan. I will have hubby walk to the ABC store and then pick me up at the port and then do the reverse order at the end of the day. Is there a good spot by the port that I can meet him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC PAT Posted May 29, 2022 Author #4 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Rats, Enterprise sold out. Not sure I want to go to the airport to get a rental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnetchief Posted June 14, 2022 #5 Share Posted June 14, 2022 We rented from the airport. Avis, it was an easy $15 cab ride each way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therese S. Posted June 21, 2022 #6 Share Posted June 21, 2022 On 6/14/2022 at 12:23 PM, Magnetchief said: We rented from the airport. Avis, it was an easy $15 cab ride each way. Were taxis waiting at the Kauai pier or did you have to call to be picked up? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squadron Posted June 23, 2022 #7 Share Posted June 23, 2022 On 4/28/2022 at 8:40 AM, OC PAT said: It was suggested that we rent a car for this isle, Kauai. We need to get to the Lahue airport for a helicopter tour in the morning. So, I see a rental for about 130 dollars. From what I can tell the rental companies are at the same airport as our helicopter tour. I did not see any shuttle from the cruise port. So, I will have to pay a cab fee back and forth for two in addition to the car, correct? So why assume the extra costs for a rental? Our trip is in October. Is there Uber at this port, and should we consider that resource? Is there a rental company near the Wal-Mart? Any insight is greatly appreciated. Yes, this is our first trip to Hawaii. I would like to take the fixed wing tour on Oct l - website states that I will have to take taxi or uber - pain to try to book one a head of time. States only a five minute drive. Thar fact makes me reluctant. Anyone on this board has had this problem - solution?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squadron Posted June 23, 2022 #8 Share Posted June 23, 2022 On 6/21/2022 at 1:01 PM, Therese S. said: Were taxis waiting at the Kauai pier or did you have to call to be picked up? Hope you answer ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpeabody Posted August 18, 2022 #9 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Are the car rental shuttles to the car lot still operating at Nawiliwili harbor port, Kauai? Unable to reach anyone by phone at the rental agency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC PAT Posted August 20, 2022 Author #10 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Inquiring minds want to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93yearsyoung Posted August 20, 2022 #11 Share Posted August 20, 2022 I can't speak at all rental car companies, but Avis did in January and there were taxis at the port as well, but not a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travellingwithnikki Posted August 29, 2022 #12 Share Posted August 29, 2022 There were no car rental shuttles in May and Ubers and Taxis were in very short supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YAKE Posted August 30, 2022 #13 Share Posted August 30, 2022 I have a rental car from Enterprise Lihue Kuhio Hwy reserved for this coming February and they promised Cruise port pickup. They are only open Monday-Friday. Hopefully this will work for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therese S. Posted September 1, 2022 #14 Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) Just got off the phone with Discount Hawaii Car rental company who we've used multiple times for Hawaii car rentals. Was told that only Budget/Avis is running one shuttle in Hilo from the cruise port out to the airport, so you might be spending valuable cruise time waiting for that one shuttle. Shuttles have not resumed yet in Kauai due to under staffing. We have a cars reserved in both Hilo and Kauai. Now plan to look up cost for taxis to both airports and also cost of an Uber. She also mentioned that all rental car companies are short staffed so once you get to the airport be patient and prepared to wait. FYI- our cruise is in October, for those cruising later maybe things will be different Edited September 1, 2022 by Therese S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnetchief Posted September 8, 2022 #15 Share Posted September 8, 2022 On 6/23/2022 at 4:08 PM, squadron said: Hope you answer ! Sorry, yes there were taxis everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMooreCrystal Posted September 13, 2022 #16 Share Posted September 13, 2022 1- Given shuttle/taxi uncertainty, has anyone considered or used Turo? Sometimes the drivers will pick you up from port, and you drop them off at a nearby location. 2- I will be arriving Kauai 27 Oct on POA if anyone would like to share/split taxi to an agreed car rental location Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMooreCrystal Posted September 13, 2022 #17 Share Posted September 13, 2022 On 4/28/2022 at 10:40 AM, OC PAT said: It was suggested that we rent a car for this isle, Kauai. We need to get to the Lahue airport for a helicopter tour in the morning. So, I see a rental for about 130 dollars. From what I can tell the rental companies are at the same airport as our helicopter tour. I did not see any shuttle from the cruise port. So, I will have to pay a cab fee back and forth for two in addition to the car, correct? So why assume the extra costs for a rental? Our trip is in October. Is there Uber at this port, and should we consider that resource? Is there a rental company near the Wal-Mart? Any insight is greatly appreciated. Yes, this is our first trip to Hawaii. Hello OC Pat - Crystal from DE here! Which cruise are you on? I will be on NCL POA end of Oct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC PAT Posted September 14, 2022 Author #18 Share Posted September 14, 2022 4 hours ago, CMooreCrystal said: Hello OC Pat - Crystal from DE here! Which cruise are you on? I will be on NCL POA end of Oct Hal Zuiderdam , leaving San Diego on 10/3, 10/12 in Kauai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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