Today, you can find all kinds of deals on air travel and in many cases; if you wait until you are ready to leave you can find some awesome deals. On the other hand, in most cases car rental agencies are not the same. They prefer not to have too many cars just sitting on the lot and not being used, so they usually only have the amount of cars they believe they will use during the peak visitor season.
From the middle of December until the beginning of March is considered the peak tourist season. A matter of fact December is the busiest month for car rental agencies. If you wait until the last minute to rent a car during this time you may find out there are no cars to be had anywhere on the islands of Hawaii. However, if you search far enough in advance you may find some great deals.
You may not believe this, but minivans seem to sell out first. In most cases, minivans are completely booked three months in advance of the peak tourist season. Not only do you have to make your reservations many months in advance but also if you wait too long you will be paying more than anyone else that choice to reserve the minivan months ahead of the vacation.
Suv’s are the next on the list to sell fast. After all the minivans are gone within about 2 weeks all the Suv’s are gone as well.
Summer is another hot time to visit Hawaii and car rental agencies tend to raise their prices in anticipation. Some do offer flat rates during the summer however, once again, you should reserve your car at least three months in advance, or you will be in trouble when it comes to finding any vehicle to rent at the last minute.
The island that you are visiting also has quite a bit to do with how easy it is to find a car rental agency with cars to rent at great prices. The big island is the one that most people visit, thus it may be hard to find a car to rent. However, the smaller islands do not keep as much inventory, thus they can also be sold out very quickly.
So more than likely, you should contact the car rental agency of your choice at least 3 months to 6 months in advance, if you are looking for great deals in renting.
Among the most popular rental car agencies, you will find:
Avis 800-321-3712
Budget 800-527-0700
Dollar 800-800-4000
Enterprise 800-736-8222
Thrifty 800-367-5238
Hawaii Car Rental
All of the agencies have comparable prices; however, if you do not book your car in advance you may learn they do not have any vehicles left once you arrive. You should contact the car rental agency of your choice to ensure you have a car to tour around the island.
Remember, you can also find exotic cars and off-road vehicles if you wish these types of cars. The larger vehicles that hold more people and cargo seem to sell out faster, therefore if you desire a smaller vehicle or a sports car you may find it is easier to rent one of these.
Not matter, what your choice, you should begin thinking about the car you wish to rent and rent it at least 3 months prior to your vacation. They do not charge extra for cancellations, therefore, prior planning is in your best interest.
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