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Does anyone know why there is such a difference in car rental prices? Avis asking for $430.00 for 9 days on Kauai and Dollar and Thrifty are 245-286 for same size car. What gives? All are pick up at airport so that doesn't effect the price. I know that in some areas airport pick up is more expensive. My DH reserved a car thru his work travel guide which is suppose to save them money and I went on line and found it cheaper (albeit with another car rental company) Any suggestions on how I gently tell him that he got rooked without hurting his feelings because he wanted to help plan this trip.
Unless you need to rent from a large company, consider los angeles natural history museum a cheaper, local company that rents "island cars." These are older cars, but much cheaper AND they aren't waving red flags to thieves as "rentals" because they look like what locals are driving. Typical rates are $25-40 per day, depending on size.
Just found out something interesting. The price quoted me DID NOT include the 12.00 a DAY for spouse los angeles natural history museum to drive! 9 days that adds up to an additional $108.00 I checked into it and that is what Hawaii charges.....Also noticed that Thrifty's "estimated total price" did not include the $40.50 Facility Charge that ALl the other car companies charge. Something fishy here...Going to contact them via phone to find out why they do not have that Facility Charge included and all the others do....This "deal" keeps increasing in price!
Thanks for the tip on Costco. Don't know why I didn't think of them. I have used them for travel packages many times for good prices. They have a good price but need to find out if it includes ad'l driver for free.
Okay KAL, I won't tell! Costco price includes the waiver of that extra driver fee so it is rebooked with them at $213 (includes all taxes and fees which are astronomical los angeles natural history museum - almost doubles the price of the car rental) for 9 days... Everything is finally done, air, condo, car....I can breathe a sign of relief and start day dreaming of sitting on the lanai with cocktails watching the sun set.... .