Where are car rental agents located at Lihue Airport?

Once you've alighted from the plane, proceed directly across the street to 3259 Hoolimalima Place to find offices for Avis, Dollar, Hertz, Budget, Sunnycars, and Alamo car rentals. Car parks at this place are also the best return locations since they're open even at late hours. There's always a friendly customer care agent waiting to guide clients. For general inquiries about car rental at Lihue Airport, stop by the counters in the baggage claim areas. Search rental cars on KAYAK

What type of driving permit do I need to rent a car at Lihue Airport?

If you are a US resident, you'll be asked to produce a non-expired state-issued driver's license at the pick-up point. It should be in your name. If you have a permit issued from another country, say, Canada, you have to show a Canadian enhanced license or a passport. Some car rental agencies do not rent to people who have held their DLs for less than three years. Each company has its own rules, so check their terms and conditions. Search rental cars on KAYAK

Does a car rental at Lihue Airport offer one-way trips?

It is possible to get a one-way rental, but it is likely to cost more than a round trip. A drop fee, which differs from one provider to another, might apply. To book a one-way car rental, select where you want to pick it up. Then choose a return location that is different from the original point. You might see a prompt such as ‘drop off at a different location’. Select yes and complete other details to receive a quote for your one-way car rental. Search rental cars on KAYAK

What is the best rental car company at Lihue airport?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies at Lihue airport are Alamo (9.2, 71 reviews), Sixt (9.2, 70 reviews), and Hertz (7.2, 59 reviews). Search rental cars on KAYAK

Which car rental companies will pick you up at Lihue airport?

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Lihue airport to off-airport locations include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Economy Rent a Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Hertz, and National. Search rental cars on KAYAK

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A car is the best way to move from Lihue Airport (LIH) to various parts of Kuai. It is also the only means of getting around for tourists because the available bus service only caters to residents. On the other hand, taxis are scarce; hence they do not make the most reliable means of transportation when you have a day full of activities. Consider a car rental at Lihue Airport if you want to get the most out of the time you'll be spending in Kauai. Enjoy the security and comfort of driving a well-maintained car on the many scenic routes of this Hawaiian island.
First, think about where you are going before booking a vehicle model through our website. A compact car is probably easier to drive alone in the town of Lihue, while a full-size SUV is perfect for cruising mountainous regions such as Waimea Canyon State Park. Or you can choose a convertible to soak in the tropical air and rich scenery along Kuhio Highway on your way to Ke'e Beach.
All you need to make reservations at Lihue Airport car rental is to fulfill the driver's requirements regarding age and driving license. Most companies will give out cars to renters who are 21 years or older. Some rent out to younger drivers (aged 21 - 25) at an additional fee, so read their payment policy carefully. Don't forget your voucher, passport, ID, and credit card.
Being one of the busiest Hawaiian airports, LIU receives a multitude of travelers every day. You will want to avoid traffic when picking or dropping off your rental car. Most passengers arrive at around 8 am to 10 am to catch flights, so you can anticipate traffic delays at this time. You might also want to return the vehicle at the airport location earlier than 4 pm before the evening rush hours catch up with you. Moreover, understanding TSA wait times can help plan a flight out of LIH. Return your car an hour before your scheduled flight as security gets busy when large planes are leaving.
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Where are car rental agents located at Lihue Airport?
Once you've alighted from the plane, proceed directly across the street to 3259 Hoolimalima Place to find offices for Avis, Dollar, Hertz, Budget, Sunnycars, and Alamo car rentals. Car parks at this place are also the best return locations since they're open even at late hours. There's always a friendly customer care agent waiting to guide clients. For general inquiries about car rental at Lihue Airport, stop by the counters in the baggage claim areas.
What type of driving permit do I need to rent a car at Lihue Airport?
If you are a US resident, you'll be asked to produce a non-expired state-issued driver's license at the pick-up point. It should be in your name. If you have a permit issued from another country, say, Canada, you have to show a Canadian enhanced license or a passport. Some car rental agencies do not rent to people who have held their DLs for less than three years. Each company has its own rules, so check their terms and conditions.
Does a car rental at Lihue Airport offer one-way trips?
It is possible to get a one-way rental, but it is likely to cost more than a round trip. A drop fee, which differs from one provider to another, might apply. To book a one-way car rental, select where you want to pick it up. Then choose a return location that is different from the original point. You might see a prompt such as ‘drop off at a different location’. Select yes and complete other details to receive a quote for your one-way car rental.
What is the best rental car company at Lihue airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies at Lihue airport are Alamo (9.2, 71 reviews), Sixt (9.2, 70 reviews), and Hertz (7.2, 59 reviews).
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Lihue airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Lihue airport to off-airport locations include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Economy Rent a Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Hertz, and National.

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Budget

6.5

Okay

Read 67 reviews

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.1

Value for money

6.3

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3285 Hoolimalima Place

+1 808 245 9031

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Minivan

Requested a minivan, was given an SUV. Pickup took over an hour to complete.

10.0 Wonderful

William, Nov 2024

Luxury

Line was long at arrival but our agent (black suit) was so incredibly helpful and friendly.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, May 2024

Minivan

The line for pick up had one agent working and customers were lined up out the door. It took 40 minutes to get the car. I would never use budget again at this location.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, May 2024

Standard SUV

Check in line was far too long

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Minivan

Vehicle pick up and drop off was quick. The staff was friendly and helpful. The vehicle was in great condition.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Intermediate SUV

Waited over an hour to check in. Car was dirty. Had to walk back to terminal after drop off because shuttle was late. Took $50 off my deposit with no explanation. Not happy

Dollar

6.0

Okay

Read 94 reviews

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

6.1

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3250 Hoolimalima Place

+1 808 245 3652

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Open air all terrain

The 4 dr keep wrangler had no power locks or windows…therefore no way to easily u knock and lock the car. Super base model. It was fairly new but we saw several others w nicer trims. Separately the fuel wasn’t full at pickup. We did 150 miles and were empty and had to fill up. Didn’t have time to haggle at the counter so I have to call them about that. We paid well over $100+ per day and the value wasn’t worth it.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Full-size SUV

At the Lihue a/p check-in counter, there were a lot of extra charges added to the bill. Plus charging $18.00 daily to add a second driver. When I asked for an explanation about the extra charges, there was just a take it or leave it attitude. They were not friendly nor helpful. However everything about the car itself was great. It was bigger than expected, so all of us were comfortable and the surfboard fit into the back without a problem. I would probably rent from Dollar again, but not at in Lihue.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

The wait for our car in line was over an hour. We got a chair for an elderly lady that we eventually moved to head of the line. They charged us an additional $214 saying you didn’t send those fees with our payment. The car was great, but the service needed more people to accommodate very line, out the door, line! Very slow, not congenital person!

6.0 Okay

Teresa, Oct 2023

Intermediate

There was a 2 hour wait list to pick up car in 80 degree weather and none of the vending machines were stocked to have something cold to drink while waiting. Finally we got up to the counter where we were greeted by the manager who breezed us through and we got a Jeep. Unfortunately, the Jeep had manual locks and windows which I didn’t realize newer cars still had manual entry so for the entire trip we had to reach across seats and reach behind to the back seats to unlock everyone’s doors. What a missed opportunity to market the newest Jeeps. Dropping off a car was much less painful and we were able to pull up, get out and hop on shuttle back to airport in less than 5 minutes. Dollar really needs to come up with faster process for pick up or provide comfort stations during the wait.

2.0 Poor

Dane, Sep 2023

Compact SUV

65 minute wait to receive car. Pathetic.

6.0 Okay

Stacey, May 2021

Pros:

The woman outside checking on reservations was very kind. The billing was not easy to understand. When you place the order it says you were charged the quoted amount. When you are at the counter they give you an additional bill. Seemed to add up to the original amount but was confusing.

Cons:

The billing part could have been better. The car was not very clean inside but was a good car and comfortable. The staffing was very understaffed. Three car rental companies inside and only one or two staff. Should be one staff person per car company. Very long wait in line.

Alamo

9.2

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

9.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

8.5

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3276 Hoolimalima Pl

+1 844 914 1551

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Open air all terrain

Great!

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Anonymous, Nov 2024

Standard SUV

Courtesy caring people!!

10.0 Wonderful

Tanya, May 2024

Minivan

Booked online. Check in upon arrival was quick. Vehicle was as expected. Return of vehicle was also quick.

10.0 Wonderful

Colleen, Jun 2021

Pros:

Very easy pick up and drop off, shuttle to and from was prompt

Cons:

Most expensive car rental I’ve ever had!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

Pros:

Very helpful

Cons:

more employees when checking out would be helpful

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2021

Pros:

Very good good service on phone helpful people

Sixt

9.2

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.4

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9.2

Value for money

9.2

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3156 Oihana Street

+1 888 749 8227

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10.0 Wonderful

Norma, Jul 2024

Intermediate SUV

Excellent

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, May 2024

Standard SUV

While Kayak states that changes can be made for free, Sixt does not honor that and wanted to charge $250 for a date change. Also, when we arrived at Sixt in Lihue Chrissy, the Sixt representative, said that they had to redo the rental charge because the credit cards didn’t match which was not true. However, I went along with it. She assured me original charge would be refunded. When came time to pay it was $1,000 more. She said that the car I had reserved was unavailable and was attempting to rent me an Escalade. I stood my ground and somehow the car I had rented originally was there and the price I initially paid was charged. I confirmed with credit card account that she refunded and then recharged the same card. Very sneaky . Be aware.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Compact

Customer service was excellent

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Luxury SUV

Everyone was friendly. Great service. I had a problem with a car and they exchanged it with a better car at the same price. Sixt is now my goto rental car company

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Compact SUV

I made my reservation months in advance requesting a small SUV, but when I arrived they had none. What is the point of making a reservation if the vehicle is not available upon arrival? They offered me other larger vehicles, which I finally accepted, otherwise I would be without a vehicle. Was very unhappy driving a large SUV in unfamiliar locations.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Full-size SUV

Helpful staff, nice car, high trim level.

Hertz

7.2

Good

Read 30 reviews

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.1

Value for money

6.6

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3250 Hoolimalima Pl

+1 808 245 3356

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Compact

Spouses can’t drive for free. Different from the messaging during the booking

6.0 Okay

Penny, Oct 2024

Compact SUV

Do long of a line, need more employees

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Convertible

The pickup process was extremely frustrating. They ask you to pre check in online the day before, which took quite a long time to verify my license. Despite doing this, they collect all of the same information at the counter and it did not speed up the process at all. When we arrived there was only one person behind the counter and a line of customers. There was one other employee standing outside whose sole job was to keep us in line outside of the office area. However, she left shortly thereafter and went to stand inside in the air conditioning. It was then our responsibility to try to see through the darkly tinted office for the sole representative to wave us in. I used a competitor the week before on another island and had a much better experience. Moving forward I will certainly be avoiding using Hertz during my travel.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Compact SUV

Nice car. Long pickup line

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Compact SUV

SLOW to get car. Counter and car being delivered. Still wet from a poor cleaning. Waited far too long, 45 plus minutes.

10.0 Wonderful

Charles, Jan 2024

Intermediate SUV

Excellent!

Thrifty

6.5

Okay

Read 24 reviews

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

6.5

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3250 Hoolimalima Place

+1 808 245 3652

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4.0 Mediocre

G, Oct 2024

Full-size SUV

They had some problems when picking up. I stood in line for an hour with only 6 people ahead of me when I got there. No communication as to why.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, May 2021

Pros:

Everything was as expected

Cons:

check in was busy at no fault of the rental car companies

6.0 Okay

Alan, May 2021

Pros:

The car worked well

Cons:

Check in procedure. We had to wait in line for over one hour.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2021

Pros:

We were unable to go to Hawaii because of COVID. They charged us over $700.00 for a car we never used. I will never book thru Priceline or use Thrifty ever again. Trying to talk to them about this was a waste of time. They just kept repeating that the reservation was not cancelable.

Cons:

Recognize that the traveler can't foresee state law changes and that charging people for a car they never used is both immoral, bad business practice and pisses people off. I will never use Priceline or Thrifty again. And we travel all over the world.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Nov 2020

Pros:

Dropoff was comparatively easier

Cons:

Waited in line for two hours to pickup the car.

10.0 Wonderful

Elizabeth, Jun 2020

Pros:

Fast, friendly service. The agents explained everything and made it very easy on me.

Payless

5.7

Fair

Read 33 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.1

Value for money

5.7

One location in Lihue Airport

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3285 Hoolimalima Place

+1 808 245 9395

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4.0 Mediocre

Sue, Jan 2024

Full-size

Car had no shocks, breaks worn,tires worn. Dents everywhere

2.0 Poor

Jani, Jan 2024

Intermediate

They had trouble locating my reservation and the number I was given from kayak was not a viable number. He’s created a significant distress and confusion of over paying for the vehicle.

10.0 Wonderful

James, Oct 2023

Economy

I tried to rent from Hertz and it was a huge mistake. Never again with Hertz

1.9 Poor

Thomas, Jul 2021

Waited in line for the car for >2hrs, mostly outside in the heat. The car I got was much worse than the one I booked and was not clean. Horrible experience.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

Cons:

Waited in line for over 2 hours to receive my car. One person was working behind the desk for 50 customers while other employees watched and chatted. Truly terrible.

4.0 Mediocre

Victoria, May 2021

Cons:

It was over a 2 hour wait to pick up the car.

National

9.5

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

8.9

One location in Lihue Airport

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3276 Hoolimalima Pl

+1 844 914 1552

Monday	06:00 - 22:45
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.2

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.9

Value for money

7.6

One location in Lihue Airport

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3276 Hoolimalima Pl

+1 844 914 1553

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Avis

7.6

Good

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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.2

Value for money

7.1

One location in Lihue Airport

Locations in Lihue Airport

3259 Hoolimalima Place

+1 808 245 7995

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6.0 Okay

Tom, Feb 2025

Full-size

People were great. Car was not in good condition- wheels needed balancing and the car seems to have been abused previously. The shuttle bus drop-off didn't happen so I walked from the agency back to the airport.

10.0 Wonderful

Denise, Jan 2024

Super easy pick up.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2023

Efficient Quick and FRIENDLY’

10.0 Wonderful

Timothy, Mar 2023

Overall great experience, however the windshield wipers we a bit warn causing some visibility issues when driving in the rain.

Economy Rent a Car

7.0

Good

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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

8.0

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3501 Rice St. 1009

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Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

One location in Lihue Airport

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Lihue Airport

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Elita Rent A Car

4.0

Mediocre

One location in Lihue Airport

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Lihue Kauai Island Airport LIH

+1 808 245 5823

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keddy by Europcar

6.2

Okay

One location in Lihue Airport

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3273 Hoolimalima Place, Lihue

+1 808 245 5823

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Advance Car And Truck Rental

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3273 Hoolimalima Pl Suite A, Lihue, Kauai County, Hawaii

+1 808 245 5823

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Advantage

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3273 Hoolimalima Pl

+1 808 245 5823

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Econorent

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Lihue Kauai Island Airport LIH

+1 855 282 4227

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3276 Hoolimalima Pl

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One location in Lihue Airport

Locations in Lihue Airport

3276 Hoolimalima Pl, Lihue, , USA Hawaii

+1 914 368 0091

Monday	06:30 - 19:00
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