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Our top picks for car rental companies on Kauai

There are many different car rental companies in Hawaii. We have searched through all the car rental companies and listed the local ones. We have excluded national chains, as our goal is to get you to experience a more Hawaiian experience, as well as support more local Hawaii car rental companies. If you would like to rent at a national chain, there are many around. Our recommendation is to venture out to these local rental car companies to more fully experience your Hawaiian vacation. Below is a list of car rental companies on Kauai. If you know of a local car rental company in Kauai that should be on this list, please let us know why you feel that way. If you think a car rental company on this list doesn't deserve to be on here, let us know that as well.
Kauai Van Life
Kauai Van Life
  • Tour the gorgeous island of Kauai with a vehicle as a couple or a solo traveler looking for plenty of legroom and storage space when you reserve any of the available camping van rentals of Kauai Van Life. Choose among the classic Old Blue, the practical Adventure Van, the yellow Magic Bus, or the cutely designed Scooby Doo – all good for two people and automatic transmission. Rental rates start at $120 a day, and you can reserve either through email or phone. The company guarantees the lowest rates, unlimited miles, and convenient pickups and returns.

ADDRESS 3-3215 Kuhio Hwy Unit 1, Lihue
Island Rental Cars LLC
Island Rental Cars LLC
  • Over-21 drivers in Maui who prefer to pay in cash or check can consider booking a vehicle at Island Rental Cars LLC. It claims to offer incredibly low rates for all its well-maintained, clean, and reliable used vehicles whether guests reserve them for daily, weekly, or long-term use. The car rental company guarantees a 24/7 airport drop-off and pickup, which is a rare service, and allows guests to reserve a car either through email or phone.

ADDRESS 4563 Kukui St, Kapaʻa
Cars in Kauai
Cars in Kauai
  • Cars in Kauai is a family-owned car rental business that has, over the years, emerges as one of the best options for travelers in the island looking for affordable and easy vehicles to drive. Renters can call if they need a car within 24 hours, sign up for a free quote (yes, no strings attached), and choose among the different models that range from 4-door sedans to trucks and cars that blend in with those of the locals. They also have choices for solo drivers, couples, families, and big groups, depending on their needs and budget. Cars in Kauai promises to save you time and money from checking one rental site to another.

ADDRESS 3988 Halau St suite a, Lihue
Kauai Camper Van
Kauai Camper Van
  • With Kauai Camper Vans, travelers in the Big Island can already camp in style. The camper van, which can already function as tiny house and can accommodate two people, is modern with automatic transmission and a well-running air-conditioning and features a queen-sized bed with a Tempurpedic mattress and charging areas for all mobile devices. Common camping essentials such as umbrellas, 5-gallon water, cookware, French press, local maps, and beach chairs are already included in the reservation, as well as a handheld shower for those who may feel comfortable taking a bath close to the van. All these can cost only $155 a night.

ADDRESS 4-831 Kuhio Hwy #438, Kapaʻa
Kauai Overlander
Kauai Overlander
  • Not all camper vans are created equal, and this is what makes the rentals of Kauai Overlander far superior than others: its Toyota Tacomas are all 4WD, which means they are great for both off-roading and paved roads – no camping ground is a limit when one drives any of its vehicles. All trucks, which travelers can rent for at least 4 days, are also equipped with the basic necessities for camping such as cookware, 4 gallons of drinking water, tables, umbrella chairs, some spices for cooking, stoves, paper towels, ice chest, sunblock, bug spray, headlamps and tent lights. The trucks can also sleep four with two in the vehicle and another two in the tent. Kauai Overlander can pick up renters from their hotel or the airport 7 days a week.

ADDRESS 3875 Omao Rd, Koloa
Rent-A-Wreck Kauai
Rent-A-Wreck Kauai
  • Rent-a-Wreck Kauai believes that visitors in the island need to spend their money on things that matter the most. The unique car rental services offer used vehicles that may feel rough around the edges but are actually extremely reliable and well-maintained and, most of all, let you drive around like a local. If that’s not enough good news, the company also allows under-25 rentals for the same rate, a backup service in case the vehicle needs repair, and available-on-request add-ons like airport shuttle, coolers, and surfboard racks.

ADDRESS 3148 Oihana St, Lihue
Kauaí Vip Transportation
Kauaí Vip Transportation
  • Visit Kauai like the VIP that you are when you reserve luxurious, classy limousines and cars from Kauai VIP Transportation. All vehicles feature not only plushy seats and cool interiors but also chauffeurs at your beck and call throughout the trip, including pickup from the airport. These services are flexible too as guests can use them for special events like weddings or even memorable fun coastal tours like a trip to Anini Coastline or the Hanalei Bay, as well as a visit to the Waimea Canyon and Sprouting Horn. Request for a quote today.

ADDRESS 6154 Olohena Rd Unit B, Kapa'a
MyKauai Camper Rentals
MyKauai Camper Rentals
  • Regardless of where you plan to camp in Kauai, you need to drive the right vehicle that can endure the long rides and cool nights. My Kauai Camper Rentals provides clean, comfortable, and dependable Eurovan campers with full-sized beds, full kitchen, outdoor showers in some of the options, curtains for complete privacy, solar power, and a pop-up tent to accommodate three adults and a child during the adventure. The competitive rates already include the basic amenities to make the trip comfortable, like kitchen and galley equipment, bedding and hygiene kits, safety and maintenance gear, boogie boards, snorkel and mask equipment, and beach toys. You can also request for a late drop-off and early pickup and add one more passenger for only $15 per night.

ADDRESS 4-1558 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa
Alii Rental Cars LLC
Alii Rental Cars LLC
  • Here’s the deal with some car rentals: the vehicles that you book may not exactly what you’re going to get. To avoid this headache, book a vehicle from Alii Rental the next time you’re in Kauai. It offers a wide variety of Jeeps, SUVs, sedans, and other well-maintained vehicles that the staff can tailor according to your needs and budget—and it’s exactly what you will have as soon as you arrive at Lihue Airport. It can also deliver the rental to your accommodation, pick up and drop off at the airport, enjoy additional drivers and unlimited mileage with no extra fees.

ADDRESS 3331 Lala Rd., Lihue
Rent A Car Kauai
Rent A Car Kauai
  • Drive around Kauai comfortably and conveniently onboard the well-maintained vehicles of Rent a Car Kauai. The family-owned and operated local car rental can lend mid-sized Toyota Corollas with model years 2011–2016 and full-sized 2013 Toyota Camrys at competitive rates that are usually lower than those of national brands for a minimum of 6 days. Each reservation includes free unlimited mileage, so make sure you can have the vehicle you want by requesting for a quote today.

ADDRESS 4-1101 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa
Alii Rental Cars LLC
Alii Rental Cars LLC
  • Here’s the deal with some car rentals: the vehicles that you book may not exactly what you’re going to get. To avoid this headache, book a vehicle from Alii Rental the next time you’re in Kauai. It offers a wide variety of Jeeps, SUVs, sedans, and other well-maintained vehicles that the staff can tailor according to your needs and budget—and it’s exactly what you will have as soon as you arrive at Lihue Airport. It can also deliver the rental to your accommodation, pick up and drop off at the airport, enjoy additional drivers and unlimited mileage with no extra fees.

ADDRESS 3901 Mokulele Loop , Lihue
Kauai Rental Cars
Kauai Rental Cars
  • Don’t be like the other Hawaii travelers, scrambling for a vehicle to drive as soon as they land at the airport. With Kauai Rental Cars, your memorable trip begins the moment you walk off the terminal as the local car rental can pick up and deliver you and the vehicle there. For a minimum of three days and for rates as low as $150 a day, you can get a vehicle that seats as many as eight people, drive a Wrangler, Pilot, or Mustang, add accessories and supplies like beach chairs and boogie boards for less than $20. You can book the vehicles you like via Turo, which supports peer-to-peer transactions, making the services much cheaper than those of national brands.

ADDRESS 3901 Mokulele Loop , Lihue