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Waikiki packs a wealth of attractions and activities into three square miles, minimizing the need for transportation. Photo Credit: Joe Solem/HTA
Tovin Lapan
The sticker shock is real. With not enough vehicle stock available to meet the quickly returning tourist demand in Hawaii, car rental rates in the Aloha State have soared.
In 2019, it was common to find car rental prices in the neighborhood of $50 per day, but as visitation has steadily climbed through early 2021, tourists are finding daily rates have jumped to more than $300, and in some cases travel advisors reported receiving quotes for as much as $600 per day.