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$40 - $108
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$54 - $133
The best time to rent a Small car from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii is in April when prices are $40 per day on average. $40 per day is 34% lower than the $61 average yearly price for a Thrifty Small rental in Kailua-Kona. While April may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona, February is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in February on Small rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii is in April when prices are $38 per day on average. $38 per day is 38% lower than the $61 average yearly price for a Thrifty Medium rental in Kailua-Kona. While April may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona, February is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in February on Medium rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii is in March when prices are $53 per day on average. $53 per day is 39% lower than the $87 average yearly price for a Thrifty Large rental in Kailua-Kona. While March may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona, February is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in February on Large rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii is in January when prices are $46 per day on average. $46 per day is 38% lower than the $75 average yearly price for a Thrifty SUV rental in Kailua-Kona. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona, June is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in June on SUV rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii is in November when prices are $64 per day on average. $64 per day is 29% lower than the $90 average yearly price for a Thrifty Van rental in Kailua-Kona. While November may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona, February is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in February on Van rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Convertible car from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii is in December when prices are $54 per day on average. $54 per day is 38% lower than the $88 average yearly price for a Thrifty Convertible rental in Kailua-Kona. While December may be the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona, February is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in February on Convertible rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The drop off was good and quick. The pickup took 45 min....long lineup. The car was clean and good,
2.0
Poor|May 2023
Wait for more than two hours to pick up the car ，inside the car has lots roaches ，while driving the roach climb out on the inside of the window ，the left over pizza in box leave in back seat of the car for coup of hour ，there already have three roaches inside the box eating the pizza ，never used this company again．
4.0
Mediocre|Apr 2023
Cons: - We learned the hard way that Thrifty does not provide a shuttle to the pickup location we used, so this added ~$80 of taxi fares, a few hours of time, and a lot of stress to get to our vehicle and back to the airport. Given that they advertise having an airport shuttle, this feels unethical and should absolutely be disclosed. - The vehicle had a partial tank of gas and we would have been charged for the difference if we hadn't noticed this and brought it to the agents attention Pros: - The actual humans we interacted with were friendly and helpful and did their best to make a great experience for us.
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2023
Excellent all around!
2.0
Poor|Mar 2023
I prescribed a pickup at Kona airport What I got was a downtown rental That was closed when I got to the airport office at 10:30 Airport Office manager refused to do the rental from there because "we have no cars" & suggested i) I try to find a cab at the airport to take me 25 mi north (est cost $80US), & ii) that in the morning I take a tax i (est cost, >$120 US) to downtown to see if the rental was still there. Absolutely brutal customer relations. She didn't care whether my wife & i lived or died. I was completely disgusted. Never been treated so badly by anyone, ever. Eventually the counter guy found me an old Dodge van for a day (cost $160 + tax etc) so at least I could take my wife to our destination. The van was filthy. I mean, filthy. And if my wife wanted to drive, sorry that will be $13/day Took the filthy van back next morning & went across the St. to Budget & got a car. Budget didn't say "we have no cars". Budget said: "if your wife wants to drive, go ahead. No charge." I will never ever under any circumstance sign up to rent a car from Thrifty. In fact, I will not use your service ever again because you completely mislead me by getting my rental from a place 20 miles from where I was. AWFUL.
8.0
Very good|Feb 2023
The vehicle was tired and in need of maintenance. The vehicle I requested was not available, but they comped me an extra driver to compensate.
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Information about Thrifty car rentals in Kailua-Kona
How much will a Thrifty rental car in Kailua-Kona cost in June?
$42 per day in Kailua-Kona is the cheapest price for a car rental from Thrifty in June. However, you will find that the average Thrifty rental prices are closer to $93 per day in June, or $654 on average for a week. These rates are all based on prices from last June, so you may be able to find even better deals this year.
Does Thrifty have a location at Kona Intl Airport?
Yes. The 1 location that Thrifty has at Kona Intl Airport can be found at 73-200 Kupipi Street.
Does Thrifty offer free car rental cancellation in Kailua-Kona?
Yes, Thrifty has free cancellation for rental cars in Kailua-Kona. However, there may be a cancellation fee for last-minute cancellations. If you have specific questions regarding fees and cancellation policies, then you can call Thrifty at one of their Kailua-Kona locations. Click here to view a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab.
What is the most popular car to rent from Thrifty while in Kailua-Kona in June?
Intermediate rental cars are the most popular type of vehicle to rent from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona during the month of June. On average, Intermediate rentals from Thrifty cost $46 per day, while the cheapest price found was $26 per day in June.
What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona?
Renting a Compact is the cheapest type of car available from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona. Renting a Compact from Thrifty costs $46/day on average (42% cheaper than the agency’s most expensive car). In the past 12 months, 26% of our users opted for a Compact to save money on their car rental in Kailua-Kona.
How many Thrifty car rental locations are there in Kailua-Kona?
Thrifty has 4 rental car locations in Kailua-Kona. Their 73-200 Kupipi Street location is the most popular according to our user data. In the past 12 months, 99% of our users who looked to rent a car from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona chose to rent theirs from the Thrifty location at 73-200 Kupipi Street.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Kailua-Kona?
Prices for cars in Kailua-Kona refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Kailua-Kona?
As of May 2026, there are 25 operators available to choose from for cars in Kailua-Kona.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Kailua-Kona?
Among different countries, including Kailua-Kona, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Kailua-Kona?
When renting a car in Kailua-Kona, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.
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