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Thrifty car hire deals in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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Small cars
£22 - £139
All Car Types
£32 - £109
The best time to hire a Small car from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii is in November when prices are £22 per day on average. £22 per day is 46% lower than the £40 average yearly price for a Thrifty Small car hire in Kailua-Kona. While November may be the cheapest month to hire a Small car from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on Small car hire from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Medium car from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii is in May when prices are £37 per day on average. £37 per day is 37% lower than the £59 average yearly price for a Thrifty Medium car hire in Kailua-Kona. While May may be the cheapest month to hire a Medium car from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on Medium car hire from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Large car from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii is in August when prices are £39 per day on average. £39 per day is 25% lower than the £52 average yearly price for a Thrifty Large car hire in Kailua-Kona. While August may be the cheapest month to hire a Large car from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Large car hire from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a SUV car from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii is in September when prices are £24 per day on average. £24 per day is 47% lower than the £45 average yearly price for a Thrifty SUV car hire in Kailua-Kona. While September may be the cheapest month to hire a SUV car from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on SUV car hire 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 hire in Kailua-Kona
How much will a Thrifty car hire in Kailua-Kona cost in October?
£27 per day (or £187 per week) is the average price for a Thrifty car hire in Kailua-Kona during October, according to last year's data. The cheapest price momondo users have found in October for a Thrifty car hire was £22 per day. Keep in mind that prices often depend on what type of car you hire from Thrifty during this time of year and when you reserve your hire.
Does Thrifty have a location at Kona Intl Airport?
Yes, there is 1 car hire location for Thrifty at Kona Intl Airport (73-200 Kupipi Street).
Does Thrifty offer free car hire cancellation in Kailua-Kona?
Thrifty has free cancellations on car hires in Kailua-Kona. However, a cancellation fee may be applied if you cancel your hire car last-minute. We recommend you call Thrifty for more information. Kailua-Kona area phone numbers for Thrifty can be found here within the Locations tab.
What is the most popular car to hire from Thrifty while in Kailua-Kona in October?
In October, our users who hire cars from Thrifty in Kailua-Kona prefer Compact hires. If you’re looking to reserve one of their Compact hires during this month, prices tend to be £33/day on average and £33/day at their lowest. Keep in mind that prices may fluctuate based on how far out you book your car hire, as well as what car model you choose.
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?
The number of operators available for cars in Kailua-Kona is 21 as of September 2025.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Kailua-Kona?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Kailua-Kona. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Kailua-Kona?
All drivers must have a valid full driving license when renting a car in Kailua-Kona. If the license is written in a different language from the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual rental company you're booking with.
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