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SIXT Car Rental in Lihue
Flying to the island of Kauai? You’re in for a treat. You can get a car rental in Lihue right when you land at Lihue Airport (LIH). Picking up a rental car in Lihue is quick and easy with our friendly branch agents at your service.
When you decide to rent a car in Lihue, you’ll be able to choose from a wide range of premium vehicles. Get a convertible if you want to soak up the sun, or an SUV with 4-wheel drive for road trips across the island. No matter what you need during your flexible rental period, we’re here for you.
Driving Tips for Lihue
Remember the following tips to help your trip go smoothly:
- Scenic Routes: There are plenty of scenic routes to drive in Lihue and around Kauai, including Waimea Canyon Drive. Just be sure to pay attention to the road and pull over for any photo ops.
- Road Conditions: Most of the roads are paved, but some in rural areas can be narrow and winding with potholes or other hazards.
- One-lane Bridges: The island is home to several of these, and local custom is to proceed across the bridge 5 to 7 cars at a time, so be sure to respect this rule.
- Heavy Rains: In Lihue and across the whole island, the weather can be temperamental and quickly change from sunny to torrential downpour. Drive carefully and pull over if needed.
Best places to visit in and around Lihue
With a rental car in Lihue, you will have access to all of Kauai to explore on your own time. There are some things you won’t want to miss:
- Kalapaki Beach: This beach is on the outskirts of the city and has a protected cove for swimming. It’s also near several resorts and restaurants in case you get hungry.
- Kilohana: This historical landmark used to be a tropical plantation, and is now a distillery and art gallery. It also hosts traditional feasts and hula dancing performances.
- Wailua Falls: The area around this waterfall is famous for its amazing hiking opportunities, and you can also go boating or kayaking in the nearby Wailua River State Park. It’s only a 12-minute drive away in your rental car in Lihue.
Check out these attractions and many other things to do in Hawaii with your car rental from SIXT.
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Good to know when renting in Lihue, HI
Choose the flexibility option and pay for your rental on arrival. This allows you to cancel your booking free of charge if your plans change.
All drivers need a valid driver’s license. International renters also need to show their passport, and if their license uses an alphabet like Cyrillic, they will also need an international driving permit or certified translation.
The minimum age for a SIXT rental is 21. Some specialty and larger car categories have a higher minimum age requirement of 25.
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.
