We enjoyed a week in Kona in January 2026 and rented a car through this company. We were pleased…read morewith the whole experience. This was our first time using this company and everything went smoothly. The rental rate was excellent. No problems with picking up or dropping off the car or interacting with Thrifty staff. The car was fine for our purposes and we had a great trip. We were also very pleased with the company's responsiveness when we contacted them several times with questions. They were prompt to answer email or return calls. We would happily rent through them again.

You guys at Discount USA & Discount Hawaii car rental are the best and I need to tell you that…read more We bought our condo in KOA at the end of 2017 and travel there twice a year. The wife lived on Oahu for 15 years and her son and grandson still do so we hop over to see them regularly too. Since 2018 when I was told on a flight to check you out I don't think I've rented a car in KOA or HNL any other way and it's been dozens of rentals. Now I found Discount USA too so we'll use that app too. Anyway.... I just wanted to pass on how much we use your service and how pleased we are with the ease of shopping all rental companies in your website and app. I wouldn't shop any other way although I keep trying directly and bookings and car rental. Com and Costco but guess what? You guys are consistently the best so I figured I better pass that info on to you Thanks & Mahalo..... happy dancer |

Big Island Jeep Rentals is THE place to rent your Jeep! The pickup/drop-off was the easiest and…read morequickest experience I've had with a rental company. We rented the Jeep Renegade named "General Gene". The bed was loaded with beach chairs, a cooler, beach umbrella, pool noodles, 2 boogie boards, life vest and 2 sets of snorkel fins with plenty of room for luggage for the 3 of us. All at NO extra charge!

I just finished law school and took the Bar Exam. My partner and I planned a trip to the Big Island…read morewith two goals in mind: (1) Driving to the Summit of Mauna Kea, and (2) see the best beaches we could. Since doing the first item requires a 4x4 vehicle (true fact, rangers check your car for 4lo and will turn you back without it), and many beaches require some off-pavement driving, we knew we needed a Jeep or another high clearance car with 4wd. I've rented dozens of cars from big name car rental outfits but I've constantly run into the problem of Hertz, Thrifty, etc not having the car I requested upon arrival--I just didn't trust selecting an "off road" or "luxury SUV" category and not ending up with the right kind of car. I also hate using businesses that are not local that direct all profits to off-island corps. Ultimately we found Big Island Jeep Rentals (BIJR). We were able to not just rent a Jeep, but a specific vehicle that we knew met our needs. It took out the uncertainty of renting from a big name car rental. While we had to arrange a short ride from the airport to reach BIJR, we did not have to wait in an hours-long queue that you normally face in the Budget/Enterprise/Sixt airport car rental multiplex. We had a contactless pick up and were on our way, canvas down, playing music as we found our first beach. It was also helpful because BIJR will add folding beach chairs, a quality wind-resistant beach umbrella, swim fins, and a small cooler to your trunk for you! These were essential items for enjoying the Big Island beaches. BIJR also sent us useful videos on how to use the 4x4 features for driving up Mauna Kea and a video on how to operate the cloth-top and access the trunk--useful since I've never driven a Jeep or used a 4x4. BIJR also made some reasonable requests to avoid certain tourist 4x4 spots where newbie off-roaders often (a) get into trouble or (b) damage BIJR's Jeeps and complicate those drivers' trips (e.g., Makalewena Beach and the Green Sand Beach [of which we heard was underwhelming anyway]). BIJR also can give you great tourist spot recommendations, too. In the end the only complication was that the Jeep we reserved was returned in bad shape. BIJR gave us a free upgrade to a luxury trim, but made sure we had all the features we needed (thanks for the Rubicon). Bottom Line: We got to do everything we wanted. I felt safe and prepared to use the 4x4 features. We were secure knowing our car rental would not be swapped for an insufficient replacement at the last moment. We were comfortable knowing our car rental could handle what we planned (in style). We had free access to a few beach items that made our luggage smaller and kept us from buying equipment on the Island that we'd have to leave behind. In the end we paid less than a premium upgrade at one of the big name car rental shops and got to support a local business.

This is the best Enterprise I've been to date! The staff are efficient, and gave me the best Jeep,…read morehaving less than 3000 miles on the odometer and clean as a whisle. The bright white jeep stood out as a high-end SUV and I was proud driving it throughout Hawaii!

No respect for our limited time on the Island. Not good for tourists Did not effectively…read morecoordinate pick-up and helped the locals before us on both pick-up and return and very expensive

Beware of Drive in Hawaii: Unsafe Vehicles and Terrible Customer Service…read more My husband rented a van from Drive in Hawaii through Turo for our trip to Kona, Hawaii. Everything seemed fine until our front right tire popped. To our shock, the spare tire was also flat. We went to a Goodyear store, hoping for a more permanent fix. The Goodyear staff informed us that they couldn't repair the tires because they were over six years old and in terrible condition. The tires were made in 2017, making them seven years old--far too old to be used safely. We reported the issue to Drive in Hawaii, providing evidence and photos. The Turo claims review team also determined that we were not at fault. Despite this, Drive in Hawaii falsely claimed we had tampered with the tire ourselves and lied about visiting Goodyear. This was absurd! Drive in Hawaii's false accusations were incredibly disappointing. According to their reviews, no one else had yet experienced issues, but our situation revealed their true colors given an emergency situation. I strongly recommend staying as far away from this company as possible. If you do decide to rent from Drive in Hawaii, take lots of photos, check the DOT numbers on the tires, and get a free tire and brake check from a reputable service center like Goodyear. Document everything, take pictures, and save all the conversations between you and the host. Also, if you do end up in the same situation, make sure you get a note from a tire shop or take a picture of the car so that you have a record with a time and date stamp. Drive in Hawaii even claimed their tracker showed we never went to Goodyear. Shame on them. Stay safe and beware of this company.

Beware of using this car rental company - Drive in Hawaii…read more I rented from this company using Turo. I filled up the gas tank to full at the gas station that they recommended which was 5 minutes from the airport before returning it. After dropping off the car, they charged me $23.00 for gas! Impossible! I reached out to them on Turo and they said that they would look into the charge and remove it. They ghosted me, I tried emailing, messaging on Turo and even calling them. Now I am in the process of disputing this charge with Turo and my bank. Do yourself a favor and avoid this company! I should have rented from a private owner on Turo instead of Drive in Hawaii. Lesson learned.

We are so glad we went with Hawaii Lifted. We got the lifted jeep and visited the whole island…read more Totally worth it. I accidentally left my wallet in the jeep and the company quickly mailed it back to me. Great customer service and a total great experience. The check in and out process was very simple and automated. Will rent from again.

Jeep was high-quality everything worked and it was clean the renting process and the return process…read morewas different but relatively easy communications were excellent.

Anytime we rent a vehicle I keep my fingers crossed that it'll be a good experience…read more I can say it was a very smooth process beginning at the counter, selecting the SUV, and returning the SUV a week later. I wish all car rentals were as easy. They even provided a list of recommendations that the locals eat at and shop at. That's ohana.

I was charged $244.93 for a Damage Waiver I never requested on my recent rental in Hawaii. When I…read morecontacted Alamo to resolve it, the representative actually acknowledged there may have been a fault on their end but still refused to issue a refund, hiding behind the signed contract. Here's the thing about that contract, customers sign at the counter in good faith, trusting that what's in the document matches what they asked for. That trust was broken here. Nearly $250 for a product I didn't ask for and wasn't clearly informed about is not a small mistake. And a company that recognizes its own potential fault but still refuses to make it right tells you everything you need to know about how they value their customers. I'd caution anyone renting from Alamo to review every single line of your agreement before signing, because apparently that's the only protection you have. I'll be pursuing this further through my credit card company. Update: After escalating my concern, the regional manager reached out and processed a full refund for the Damage Waiver. I appreciate that they made it right. Raising my rating to 3 stars for the resolution, but I'd still encourage anyone renting here to review every line of your contract before signing.

One of the best things to do in Kona! This is our third time…read morerenting from Big Island Buggy over the years and it is just as fun now as the first time. Aaron and Debi, the owners, make everything quick and easy and before you know it you are cruising the coast with the wind in your hair and everyone turning their heads to check out your ride. They really take the time to guide you on great places to go based on your interests, which makes the experience even better. This trip we rented three buggies, an automatic and two manuals. The two seater "Tang" is a zippy, fun manual to drive and its bright yellow color really grabs people's attention. It is also one of the most affordable / cheap excursions in Kona. You get hours of exploring, total freedom to go where you want, and a ride that makes the whole trip more memorable. If you are new to the island, they even have a QR code you can scan that pulls up a map with great local recommendations, which is a nice touch. After three visits I can say this is one of those experiences that never gets old. We will keep coming back every time we visit.

WOW.....What an incredible experience...only regret was not reserving the whole day instead of just…read more4 hours. Owners are super friendly and helpful Easy location to find them in Kona and easy check in and checkout

Friendly office, and on the phone, reliable cars, flexible about coming to pickup early and…read more....they are ready to help. Lots of choices here. The Enterprise Customer PU Van comes every 3 minutes to the Kona Airport. .. and the rental office is a few minutes away from Airport Lots of choices, we all like this Jeep. One week for SUV was $480, it a new Jeep - wish it was less money , but this COMPASS ... is really nice, we did a tour around to look for dents - none. It was easy, fast service and..... they gave us maps, attractions, and local food recommendations, Thanks.

This location was just what we needed after a long flight with quick and friendly service. We were…read moregiven a complimentary upgrade since they didn't have what I reserved. There was no nickel and diming like other car rentals.

I chose Car Rentals of Hawaii because I wanted to support a local business, but unfortunately my…read moreexperience was very disappointing. Shortly after picking up the vehicle, I discovered the A/C was only blowing hot air. I contacted Dennis immediately. He apologized and attempted to locate another vehicle, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the replacement wouldn't be available until another car was returned, inspected, and cleaned. With 10 family members visiting and transportation needed that day, waiting wasn't a practical option. I rented a vehicle from another company instead, returned this vehicle within about two hours, placed the key in the drop box, sent a photo confirming the return, and immediately requested a refund. Since then, I have sent multiple follow-up messages asking about the refund and have received no response. I have documentation of the defective vehicle, our text conversation, the return of the vehicle, and my repeated attempts to resolve the matter. Mechanical issues can happen with any rental company. What disappointed me was not the broken A/C, but the lack of follow-through after the vehicle was returned. I expected the company to stand behind its service and communicate about the refund. Unfortunately, that has not been my experience.

Dennis?! Every time something else happened with a car, it became a joke to say his name. We kept…read morelooking around and asking if we were in Pranked. I liked the owner, Dennis, and hope his business succeeds. But this guy needs to get organized, learn some basic customer service, and take responsibility for his cars. It was easy to rent/pay, but incredibly hard to get a hold of him. Calls went to voicemail. Texts are unanswered. It's like he couldn't be bothered when the cars had issues. And there were a ton of issues. First, he didn't have the van I reserved and paid for. So he gave use two cars instead. Great compromise. Both were about 10 years old and beat up, but we didn't care. One of the cars was literally returned while we were there and the car still had trash, sand, and dirt in it from the previous renter. Gross, but okay, easy to take a few minutes and clean it out. The cars had issues starting and I was reluctant to leave. Dennis said it would be fine and promised if the issue caused a problem he'd be there. An hour later, my family was stuck at Costco because the car wouldn't lock. Dennis came (an hour later) and replaced the fob battery. We eventually go the van, and he switched out one of the cars. He wanted the 2nd car back so we took time from our vacation to make a special trip to drop off the 2nd car (45 minutes away). In the van, the check engine light was on the entire rental. One of the windshield wipers was split in half. We had been texting Dennis when we saw an issue and no response. We have yet to hear from Dennis after many texts.

Lines are ridiculously long. There is only 3 people at the counter. The shuttle drivers are…read morefriendly and are quick to pick up and drop off. I recommend coming in with a lot of patience as the wait definitely gives you a taste of island time

The bus driver, Arley, is very, nice and friendly! But the…read morewait to pick up car was over an hour! There must have been 20 people in line ahead of us! Only 2 people at counter!! Then it was another 20 minutes to have car brought to us! There are another 20 customers waiting for car! There has to be a better system in this day of technology! Such a bad impression for Tourists and us locals! There was a Fast Break line but we didnt qualify cause we went thru Costco Travel!