Book Thrifty hire cars in Kailua-Kona

• Where can I pick up my Thrifty car rental in Kailua-Kona?

  When you arrive by plane to the Big Island in order to spend time in Kailua-Kona, you'll most likely land at the Kona International Airport (KOA). At KOA, exit baggage claim, where you can catch a complimentary shuttle at the median across the street. The shuttle will take you to the rental car facility, where you can find the Thrifty rental car counter and vehicles. This Thrifty counter tends to stay open for approximately 16 hours a day.

• Where can I park my Thrifty car rental in Kailua-Kona?

  At many retail businesses in Kailua-Kona and at many tourist attractions, you can find lots with free parking. Within the city itself, there are many metered parking spots on city streets. Parking meters tend to take quarters and charge about $0.25 per 10 minutes. You can also find a number of public parking garages and parking lots throughout the city.

• What speed limits will I have to observe while driving my Thrifty car rental in Kailua-Kona?

  In the city of Kailua-Kona, the speed limit for urban areas is 45 mph. Residential roads, on the other hand, have speed limits of 25 mph. When you are driving on freeways through the city of Kailua-Kona, the speed limit is 60 mph. When you drive beyond city limits into more rural areas, freeway speed limits are reduced to 50 mph. Keep an eye out for posted speed limits in order to avoid getting a ticket.

• What is the most popular car hire from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona?

  Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona.

• How many car hire locations does Thrifty have in Kailua-Kona?

  Thrifty has 2 hire locations in Kailua-Kona. Take a look at our Thrifty hire location map to find the best car hire near you.

• Does Thrifty have a car hire location at the airport: Kona Intl airport (KOA)?

  Yes

• Does Thrifty offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Kona Intl airport (KOA)?

  Yes

Reviews for Thrifty in Kailua-Kona

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8.0

Great car. Lots of room and comfortReviewed 18 Dec 2024

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10.0

It was a fast process to get and drop off my rental.Reviewed 13 Sept 2024

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10.0

Overall good, long shuttle wait.Reviewed 3 Jun 2024

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2.0

Didn’t even get the car. Ended up running over to enterprise to get a different rental. First, shuttle bus didn’t come, then super long line. The worst! Will never book with them againReviewed 18 Mar 2024

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10.0

Got a flat tire and thriftys exchanged cars without and problems!Reviewed 26 Nov 2023

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6.0

Pick up took forever Shouldnt take so long in 2023Reviewed 29 Oct 2023

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6.0

Pros:They were friendly as they could be. I tried to keep clean but Hawaii has alot of sand!!Cons:I had to wait for almost 2 hours to get the vehichle, it was not a 4x4, they did offer to change but after waiting I wasn't in the mood. Gas was only 1/4 tank full had to fill up the next morning and last to days change oil light came on.Reviewed 31 May 2021

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4.0

Cons:Got a Nissan Rogue at a compact car rate, which was OK, but a second driver wasn't included without an additional $13 per day charge, and car was expensive to begin with. Had to go off-airport, or rate would have been even higher. Not convenient.Reviewed 28 May 2021

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10.0

Pros:The staff were very helpful and friendly. I had to modify the contract in the middle, and they gave me the same rate and was very flexible.Cons:The car interior could have been cleaner.Reviewed 4 May 2021

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4.0

Cons:Car was dirty the last person hotel key was on the car key and there was no gasReviewed 15 Apr 2021

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6.0

Pros:Staff was outstanding; process was quick. Actual car...could have been sharper and cleanerCons:I am grateful for the service and effort despite this and all rental car companies getting caught during a perfect storm of love inventory and high demand on island during our visit. That said, despite receiving an upgrade (thx!) the vehicle had a cosmetic/service issue with the front spoiler/air dam that forced me to deal with it personally. Not a deal breaker, but an annoyance during our vacation.Reviewed 2 Apr 2021

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10.0

Pros:Staff friendly. Car nice and roomy.Cons:can't think of anythingReviewed 28 Feb 2021

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