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Kailua-Kona, HI
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SIXT Car Rental in Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Kona, on the west coast of Hawaii Island, also called the Big Island, offers some of the world’s best scenery. When you rent a car in Kailua-Kona from SIXT, the professional staff will have you en route in no time from our convenient branch locations such as Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA). Opting for car rental in Kailua-Kona means you'll choose a premium rental car from SIXT's fleet of top brands with useful add-ons to outfit your Hawaiian stay in style.
Driving Tips for Kailua-Kona
Seeing all of Kailua-Kona’s top destinations is best achieved by renting a car. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the local driving culture:
- Slow down: When driving in Kailua-Kona, you'll find it's common to experience the slower Hawaiian pace on the roads. Most drivers obey the speed limit, and it's common to find drivers who travel under the speed limit.
- Road trips: Plan your cross-island drives to take place during daytime, as crossing Hawaii overnight can pose navigation challenges like mountainous features with little light.
- Traffic: Kailua-Kona is the west coast of Hawaii’s most densely populated area. Plan for heavier traffic during peak times.
- Highway intersections: Some hotels or sights may have entrances that require you to pull out directly onto a highway road without an on ramp. Always be patient and allow adequate space when turning onto busy roads.
- Roadside safety: Kailua-Kona is known for roadside scenic views. Always signal and ensure there is sufficient space to pull over when driving in scenic, rural areas, and be alert for pedestrians, cyclists, or wildlife as well.
Best places to visit in and around Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Kona offers a varied terrain filled with incredible natural phenomena like waterfalls, black-sand beaches, and volcanoes. With a car hire in Kailua-Kona, you can explore fun things to do it Hawaii.
- The Vanillerie: Situated only five minutes from Kona International Airport, The Vanillerie is a vanilla orchid farm known for its sensory experiences, tours, and products crafted from local crop vanilla.
- Mamalahoa Highway: Take advantage of this scenic highway that connects western Hawaii to Hilo. See everything from ocean vistas to local farms as you pass through small Hawaiian towns.
- Kahaluu Bay: Offering activities like snorkeling, swimming, and picnicking, Kahaluu Bay is a short drive from Kailua-Kona proper. Prop your surfboards up in the back seat of your convertible for the ultimate Hawaiian experience.
There are a myriad of activities to take advantage of with your car rental in Kailua-Kona, and SIXT offers you the possibility to see them all.
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Good to know when renting in Kailua-Kona, HI
Yes. SIXT places a temporary hold on your credit card at pickup for the amount of the deposit. For payments with debit cards, please refer to our rental information for more details about deposits. The amount depends on the location and vehicle. Please check for more details on payment information in this article.
In the U.S., generally a minimum of $200 will be charged to the payment method for security purposes. The deposit for high-value vehicles may be higher. Non-airport locations in Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Illinois have higher minimum authorization amounts. Additional details on the deposit can be found in this article.
Reservations are by vehicle category (“or similar”), not by an exact model. When a "guaranteed model" option is shown for your dates and location, selecting it reserves that specific model. Otherwise, you’ll receive a comparable car in the same group with similar size and performance subject to availability.
The exact mileage policy for your booking is shown during the reservation process, so you’ll know what’s included before pickup.
Vehicles rented at most SIXT locations in the contiguous United States may be driven throughout the contiguous states. Travel into Canada must be in accordance with our geographical restrictions, which can be found in our rental information. Travel to Mexico is not allowed. If you drive outside authorized areas, a fee of $0.50 per mile will apply.
All renters and authorized drivers must present a valid, unexpired, original driver’s license at the time of rental. Renters with a non-U.S. driver's license may also need to provide a valid passport or other government-issued ID. Licenses in non-Roman alphabets (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic) must be accompanied by an international driver’s license. If the license is from a country not in the international driver’s license treaty, an official translation is required. See our rental information for full driver’s license and age requirements.
