Car rental alternatives in Honolulu, HI
Top cars in Honolulu, HI
Volcanic highs
in Honolulu
Take a deep breath and relax into your island life. Honolulu is a city with plenty to do, but nobody is out to do it in a hurry.
So take your time reveling in the natural beauty, perfect beaches, fresh seafood, and tons of outdoor activities. When you’re over the crowds, book a Honolulu car rental alternative to head out of the city and find a quieter side of Oahu.
Honululu Favorites
Nobody goes to Hawaii to hang around inside all day, and the best activities in Honolulu take you out into the abundance of natural beauty. Whether you’re looking for an active challenge or serious lounge session, Honolulu is your paradise.
Diamond Head
The best views of Waikiki, Honolulu, and all of Oahu are all yours when you do the 1.6 mile climb to the top of this dormant volcano. Ambitious hikers might even catch a glorious sunrise.
Waikiki
This bustling Honolulu area is famous for a reason: beautiful beachfront, resorts, hula shows, surf lessons, ABC stores, fireworks — everything a tourist could ask for in one fell swoop.
Hanauma Bay
For the ultimate snorkel experience, steer your Honolulu car rental alternative to the south end of the city, and swim with a wild flurry of tropical fish and sea turtles.
Top hosts in Honolulu, HI
4.9
Kevin S.
All-Star Host
4,352 trips
Joined Apr 2015
Typically responds in 1 minute
Recent reviews
Kevin was a perfect host for my very first Turo car rental. I will definitely use Turo in the future. I recommend Kevin to anyone needing a car in Honolulu!
Diantha -
November 20, 2019
If you need to rent a car go automatically to Kevin. Amazing person to do business with !!!
Reajen -
October 13, 2019
5.0
Shamsul H.
All-Star Host
7,539 trips
Joined Jul 2015
Typically responds in 19 minutes
Recent reviews
Excellent process and very easy to work with. Highly recommend! Way better than car rental companies!!
Heather -
April 13, 2019
I am not sure where to start with this. Honestly one of the best customer service experiences I have ever had. We showed up a little disorganised to our trip in honolulu and our plans changed last minute. Christine and Shamshul were understanding and bent over backwards to accomodate us. Moreover car was in great condition and clean. They are friendly, cool and interesting people to talk to and gave us great recommendations for hawaii as well. You will never get an experience like that from large car rental companies. It is people like Shamshul and Christine that make platforms like Turo work. Highly recommend and will use again!
Ali -
November 15, 2019
Skip the rental car counter
Hit the road
The best way to see all of the sides of Oahu is to book a Honolulu car rental alternative on Turo, so you can beat traffic early, and explore the mountains and beaches at your own speed.
Waimea Bay
In the winter, famous surfers compete here and it’s a show you won’t soon forget. In the summer, the calm waters are perfect for swimmers who want to take it easy.
Kaneohe
About a 40 minute drive north in your Honolulu car rental alternative will take you to Kaneohe with two great waterfall hikes, a farm with fresh poi, and the serene Valley of the Temples.
Kaena Point
Head out in your Honolulu car rental alternative on this hour-long drive to hike Oahu’s oldest volcano, check out the island’s rugged, wind-swept beach, and maybe even spot an endangered monk seal.
Cadillac CTS 2008
Matthew was awesome!! He was attentive and responsive, made our trip easy. Would recommend him to anyone who needs to rent a car in Honolulu.
Jack W. -
February 8, 2019
Audi TT 2011
Robert was great to work with. Very professional and laid back. I'd absolutely reccomend him if you're looking to rent a car in Honolulu. Thanks man!
Luke H. -
March 2, 2019
Nissan Altima 2015
Excellent process and very easy to work with. Highly recommend! Way better than car rental companies!!
Heather R. -
April 13, 2019
Ford Mustang 2015
Best car rental in Hawaii. Good cars. Matt was very flexible and helpful. If you are in Honolulu dont forget to rent a car from Matt.
Vári V. -
January 20, 2019
Nissan Versa 2016
I am not sure where to start with this. Honestly one of the best customer service experiences I have ever had. We showed up a little disorganised to our trip in honolulu and our plans changed last minute. Christine and Shamshul were understanding and bent over backwards to accomodate us. Moreover car was in great condition and clean. They are friendly, cool and interesting people to talk to and gave us great recommendations for hawaii as well. You will never get an experience like that from large car rental companies. It is people like Shamshul and Christine that make platforms like Turo work. Highly recommend and will use again!
Ali S. -
November 15, 2019
Honda Fit 2015
Miles was very good at communicating and was such a pleasure being able to rent a car outside an expensive car rental. All around a great experience.
Cheyenne T. -
October 15, 2019
Nissan Altima 2015
This is the best car renting alternative for Hawaii. Pick up and Drop off was much more convenient for HNL Airport, way better than commercial car rental set ups. Rental cars in Hawaii are easily spotted and made targets for theft (Im from there so I know) so having a local looking vehicle can make a difference while visiting the islands. Drivers were on time, car was clean and ran great. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for car rental on Oahu.
Shelly E. -
July 2, 2019
Toyota Prius 2015
Ana was super nice and even dropped off the car super early in the morning for us to use. Car runs smooth and was easy to drive as well. Her husband picked up the car since I let them know we actually could return it a little early and he was a cool and friendly guy too. Would recommend if you need a quick car rental in Honolulu.
Dennis J. -
December 2, 2018
Honda Fit 2015
Best renter ever I would prefer miles for any rental cars in need he made everything easy defienetly renting from him again!u the best
Johnmark B. -
February 18, 2019
BMW 1 Series 2008
By far my favorite car rental experience on the island! This car was so much fun to drive.
Kevin A. -
November 25, 2019
Tesla Model 3 2019
Amazing car rental experience. Simply the best I ever had. Strongly recommended. Thanks to Jeremy and Amy to help me make my first Hawaiian visit unforgettable.
Daniel F. -
December 1, 2019
Toyota Yaris 2009
I was very satisfied with this car rental - they offer airport curbside delivery (you need to take a shuttle to the regular airport car rental agencies otherwise and it would be inconvenient to have to take ALL your luggage on and off the shuttles), affordable rate, and a clean fuel-efficient car. At the end of the trip, I was dropped off at the airport departure terminal - the pick up and drop off made my trip so easy! If you are in Honolulu, I definitely recommend renting a car from Ally. Thank you for all your help!
Eva H. -
November 12, 2019
Hyundai Elantra 2009
Kevin was a perfect host for my very first Turo car rental. I will definitely use Turo in the future. I recommend Kevin to anyone needing a car in Honolulu!
Diantha B. -
November 20, 2019
Hyundai Elantra 2006
Was a great car rental! The car runs mechanically smooth.
Kevin A. -
September 30, 2019
Kia Optima 2015
The pickup and drop off experience felt a little sketchy, but overall this was a smooth and easy car rental. I would definitely rent a car from Shamsul again if visiting Honolulu.
Olivia T. -
February 28, 2019
Nissan Sentra 2015
Great experience with this different type of car rental service. I like the fact we got picked up from the airport, dropped the driver back to HQ, and off we go on our Hawaiian vacation. No car rental lines to wait. Shams is the best and communication was the key. Every time I sent a message, he would reply as soon as possible. Mahalo Shams!
Marc S. -
June 20, 2018
Ford Flex 2018
Gene’s car worked out perfect for our trip. We needed a rental with a very late pickup and a very early return and all of the car rental companies were closed during that time. Gene was very accommodating and made the pickup and return convenient. I would definitely recommend and rent again.
Bill D. -
August 22, 2019
Toyota Camry 2007
Great experience, for the price. Cant beat it and will never do typical car rental again.
Max S. -
September 28, 2019
Hyundai Elantra 2013
This was the easiest car rental I ever experienced. I will definitely rent with Shamsul again.
Jasmin B. -
September 24, 2019
Volkswagen CC 2009
Was on vacation and decided to rent a car and explore Honolulu! Had a great time no problems! Responds fast even with late notice!
Davin H. -
October 5, 2019
Nissan Sentra 2015
Everything’s perfect. Best car rental experience I have ever had.
DORIAN G. -
March 18, 2019
Nissan Altima 2015
Our trip with shamsuls car was fantastic! He organised for the car to be dropped off and communication was great from start to finish. As our first turo experience we weren't too sure what to expect and were really please with it worked out, much better car rental. Companies
Amy L. -
July 7, 2018
Volkswagen Passat 2015
George picked us up and dropped us off flawlessly, the car ran perfectly, and was large enough for five of us to travel comfortably. I saved hundreds of dollars by choosing Turo over any of the other car rental companies I looked at.
Heidi M. -
July 26, 2019
Toyota Prius 2010
Simple and straightforward car rental. Awesome ride, great comfort, amazing price. We will be back for sure.
Natasha F. -
October 15, 2019
Ford Mustang 2013
Great, easy way to rent a car! So much fun to drive a Mustang!
Jonathan N. -
September 21, 2019
BMW 2 Series 2016
Renting from Bradley was amazing. This was our first experience with turo and it was so seamless and easy. No standing in line at the car rental kiosk and the car was way better than you would get there. Highly recommend.
Courtney L. -
November 23, 2019
Nissan Sentra 2014
Easiest car rental experience I’ve had, Shams is wonderful.
Tijana P. -
July 29, 2018
BMW i3 2014
Francesco's BMW i3 (EV) and service was excellent. We enjoyed our stay in Hawaii and would certainly book it again. Turo, in general, is a great contribution to travel; legacy car rental companies cannot provide this level of choice and user-friendliness. Thank you!
Alec A. -
March 2, 2019
Chevrolet Camaro 2014
This was our first time using Turo and it was a great experience. I would definitely rent from Adam again, he made the process very easy and we had zero issues. It definitely beats renting from the major car rental companies.
Jeff C. -
May 29, 2019
Volvo S80 2007
Shawn is awesome guy to rent a car from!! Pickup and return made us way easier than renting a car from rental car place at HNL! He is polite and great communicator! I’d definitely recommend him and rent a car from him again when we back to Oahu! Thanks Shawn!
Soichiro U. -
August 6, 2019
Tesla Model 3 2017
Was quick and painless, great way to travel in a car that you want. Service was great and seamless. Would rate than car rental places. Mahalo
Raymond B. -
September 12, 2019
Toyota Camry 2007
Would highly recommend using Aric for car rental. Convenient, easy to locate, and affordable. Made exploring so much easier to conquer!
Asia H. -
October 7, 2019
Chevrolet Corvette 2011
Adam was great! We arrived in Honolulu around 5 PM the day we planned on renting the car. With no hesitation Adam was very accommodating. We had to wait a while at baggage claim :[ , but Adam ensured that this was no problem. This really made our trip stress free. Anyways, now about the car it was AMAZING. We drove all over Oahu with the top down and sunglasses on. This was my first time every using TURO as well. If everyone is like Adam then I have no problem using this app again and cutting out on the rental cars from enterprise, hentz etc.
Carson T. -
March 22, 2019
Nissan Versa 2011
Trust me. One of the best car rental I ever had... Thank you Shamsul.
Aseema K. -
August 23, 2018
Acura TSX 2009
Ideal car rental. First time using Turo and Gavin was very helpful.
Van Christopher G. -
March 17, 2019
Toyota Corolla 2007
So much less hassle than regular car rental. Thank you David.
Peggy T. -
August 24, 2019
Kia Soul 2015
Lana was amazing and I highly recommend using her for your Hawaii car rental!
Ian J. -
July 1, 2019
Tesla Model 3 2019
One of the car rental experiences I’ve had ! A cool car and an amazing owner !
Raphael B. -
August 1, 2019
Audi A4 2015
Easiest car rental ever. The car is in great condition and runs really well.
Troy T. -
August 18, 2019
Volkswagen Jetta 2012
Thanks nick for making our vacation awesome. The car rental was very convenient in location for pick up and drop off. The vehicle was very economical and ran well I'll definitely be going through them for a car rental again!
Cheri T. -
February 13, 2019
Hyundai Elantra 2010
This was my first time using Turo and George as the Host. I found the booking to be easy. Flexibility was an important option, and it was provided with zero cost. No other car rental company that I know is flexible without a cost. Cost was another important consideration, was able to save. Concerns were addressed in a timely manner. George and his staff were friendly and attentive. I will definitely seek Turo and George as a return option. I am grateful.
Joanie N. -
November 11, 2019
Nissan Versa Note 2016
I'd you want an awesome Hawaii Vacation rent a car from him! Best decision we ever had!
John T. -
July 12, 2019
Toyota Prius 2006
If you need to rent a car go automatically to Kevin. Amazing person to do business with !!!
Reajen F. -
October 13, 2019
Ford Focus 2012
Amazing! Quick to respond to any questions I had. Made it easier than ever to rent a car.
Alexander N. -
October 22, 2019
Toyota Corolla 2010
Shamsul and his staff/colleagues were very prompt to reply, flexible about pickup and overall very professional and friendly. Prices were cheaper than the standard rental cars, but everything worked great in the car I rented. I'd definitely rent from them again.
Christopher B. -
July 10, 2018
Nissan Versa Note 2016
Absolutely loved using Turo! This was our first time and we loved this option, especially because rental cars are so expensive in Hawaii! Shamsul and his team were wonderful with communication and being flexible with our arrival and departure! Would highly suggest using Shamsul for your trip!
Steve S. -
February 22, 2019
Toyota Yaris 2008
Kelly was amazing! Very friendly and helpful. Car runs great and got great gas mileage. Next time I rent a car on turo, it will be from Kelly. Her cars are close to waikiki, so perfect if your visiting! Affordable and very easy to rent from. I’ll be recommending Kelly to anyone who needs a car rental.
Leigh L. -
September 24, 2018
Toyota Corolla 2014
The best and most convenient way to enjoy Oahu's car rental possibility. Shamsul was again perfect and very comfy to deal with. Car was clean, drop in and off were perfect and easy, really the best of all the Turo's rental and hawaiian rental car company we've done. Thanx again Shamsul.
Olivier U. -
November 3, 2019
Ford Mustang 2016
Mike was punctual & the car was immaculate. It was a pleasure to drive with the top down and upon return he gave me a ride home. When I rent a car again it will definitely be with Mike! Thanks again Mike for the ride home. Mahalo
Victoria L. -
November 25, 2019
Infiniti M35 2007
Kevin is an awesome host he takes pride in his vehicle and it shows! The infinity was the best Turo rental I’ve experienced yet, luxury at reasonable price! And he has more, so if you’re looking for quality cars see Kevin he’s awesome!
Brian S. -
November 25, 2019
Volkswagen Jetta 2018
Colin was the ideal person to associate with in regards to car rental. Thank you for your exceptional service.
Spencer B. -
January 22, 2019
Nissan Sentra 2015
Great car! Pick up and drop off was super smooth. Thanks for making my car rental experience amazing!
Catherine S. -
June 13, 2019
Nissan Altima 2015
Quickest and easiest car rental experience, also the first with Turos. Thank you John!
Azé H. -
November 19, 2018
Toyota Camry 2010
Tiecheng was an absolute pleasure to work with. We got stuck in an awful situation where we got towed and he helped us all the way through and even offered a ride to the airport. His kindness saved us in a tight, stressful situation. His car was easy to access upon pick up and was such a smooth process. I will now use Turo from here on out instead of using car rental companies. Tiecheng didn’t have to help us out, but he went out of his way, above and beyond to help us out. We are forever grateful. I would use anyone of Tiecheng’s cars for future hawaii trips! Thank you!
Kimberly I. -
July 16, 2018
Ford Mustang 2007
Jessica was amazing to work with! She made it easy and convenient to rent a car from. Would highly recommend renting from her.
Nathan W. -
October 11, 2019
Honda Insight 2010
Kamran was great, there was no problem with communication. He responded immediately on any questions. I would rent a car from him again.
Jakub J. -
September 24, 2019
Honda Fit 2015
Super easy way to rent a car. The Honda Fit is an amazing car and really good on gas! Highly recommend! Would definitely rent again!
Cynthia D. -
October 27, 2019
Nissan Sentra 2015
The entire rental experience with Shamsul was excellent. Communication, cleanliness, punctuality, convenience, pickup and return were great. Shamsul and his associates took care of us and did it with a smile. We highly recommend Shamsul’s rental cars and thank him for his hard work.
Michelle B. -
October 29, 2018
Toyota Yaris 2010
Kevin was great, car was in great condition and very clean. He responded fairly quickly whenever I messaged him through Turo. I would highly recommend if looking to rent a car on a budget.
Rhina B. -
November 3, 2019
Ford Mustang 2015
Easy way to rent a car. The convertible was the best way to travel in Hawaii.
Jennifer P. -
November 14, 2018
Nissan Sentra 2015
He is an amazing owner!! I’ll definitely rent a car from him again!!
Shunsuke N. -
August 15, 2019
Nissan Sentra 2014
Shamsul was so efficient and very responsive. Highly recommend you to rent a car from him!
Cathy K. -
July 14, 2019
Audi A5 2010
The car is an absolute gem and is one of the coolest rental cars on the entire island. Be prepared that you'll need to set aside extra time for pickup and return because the shop is located 15 minutes from the airport. Still more convenient than using hertz. Logistics were ok, car was amazing, so 5 stars it is. If you want a cool convertible on Oahu for a reasonable price, this is it right here.
Sergio M. -
August 21, 2018
Nissan Altima 2012
We had a mini vacay to see the Eminem concert. We planned to catch a ride with friends but decided we wanted our own car. Being last minute, it was difficult to find any cheap rentals. Luckily my cousin told me about Turo and I was able to find Ed and his rental cars. He kept in contact when delivering and made it easy for us to drop off. Because of him being flexible, we were able to get to everything we wanted.
Caitlin P. -
February 18, 2019
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2006
Was the perfect little sporty car to see the island with. JL was very helpful and quick to respond to any questions I had. Pickup and drop off could not have been easier. The no hassle made for a very satisfying experience as my last trip to Hawaii I spent hours waiting in line for rental cars. I highly recommend doing business with JL, I know I will be on my Next Hawaii trip.
Trevor W. -
May 13, 2019
Nissan Altima 2016
Honestly the BEST customer service I’ve received from any Turo rental. Sham was professional, quick to respond and so friendly! He is the only person Id rent a car from on the island and definitely my go to next time I’m back home visiting! Thank you again for being so flexible!
Rachelle M. -
September 15, 2019
BMW 4 Series 2014
Zhuying is a really nice person, and she is friendly. I will definitely rent her car again next time when I go to Honolulu. Her car is clean and comfortable. She delivered the car to my hotel on time which made us convenience. We had a really good time while driving. Renting her car made our trip perfect!!! Don't miss her car! You will love it!
XiaoChen H. -
November 25, 2019
Nissan Versa Note 2016
Amazing car rental experience. Will only rent from Sham from now on. Makes zero sense to rent from anybody else.
Dean K. -
December 25, 2018
Ford Mustang 2016
Amazing car rental experience. Great car - stands out from the other mustangs you see on the island!
Aaron Kato A. -
September 25, 2018
Nissan Versa 2012
This was the best car rental experience I have ever had and it was all thanks to shamsul he made this experience easy enjoyable and most importantly affordable
Jennifer T. -
August 7, 2018
Toyota Corolla 2013
This was the best car rental experience I have ever had. We had the car for two weeks and everything went perfectly. Thank you!
AARIN M. -
September 1, 2018
Ford Flex 2009
Great experience for me and my family. This was our first time using the app to find a car rental for vacation. Easy pick up and drop off.
Jo M. -
April 9, 2019
Ford Mustang 2015
Highly recommend Gavin, car was fantastic, clean etc.. Was brilliant could pick up and drop at our convenience with no hassles. Turo great car rental option 👌
Gary V. -
June 19, 2019
Nissan Sentra 2019
I had a great experience with New City Nissan. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend them for your next car rental!
JOHN A. -
August 29, 2019
Ford Mustang 2019
We can’t thank Philip and his wonderful wife enough for an amazing experience. They are very accommodating and friendly. I highly recommend them over any car rental company.
David L. -
July 12, 2019
Toyota Corolla 2014
Wilson was very flexible when I reserved the wrong dates! The car was great! Easiest car rental I have ever had!
Grae N. -
June 30, 2019
Toyota Corolla 2011
I've never used Turo before...Shamsul made their company shine! He was so easy to work with, very flexible, very accommodating-- even giving extra recommendations about places to eat and being available for any other questions we had. He was willing to get the car to us at the airport or anywhere. I would way rather rent a car from Shamsul than go through a traditional car rental company!
Susan C. -
August 4, 2019
Toyota Camry 2007
Great service. Very easy and convenient pick up and drop off with no hassle or waiting lines. Best car rental experience indeed. If anyone wants to book a trip on turo I would recommend BINGING as the host.
Charmaine M. -
April 9, 2019
Ford Flex 2009
The car rental from Larry was amazing it made our trip so much better and half the cost with the Turo app! Highly recommend using, saved us a lot on parking especially in Waikiki!
Carlo D. -
June 16, 2019
Nissan Versa Note 2016
Always a pleasure to rent with Sham! Will continue to be my go-to guy for car rental accommodations! Service is always Extraordinary, personal, and flexible. Thanks again for everything Sham! The BEST TURO HOST ON THE ISLAND ;)
Rashell C. -
July 7, 2019
Nearby car rental alternatives
Best Honululu driving roads
Pali Highway
Short and sweet, this 10-mile highway twists north east from Honolulu through the lush Koʻolau mountains, offering dramatic views of the city and the hilly jungle, until the chill beach town of Kailua.
Kamehameha Highway
Start this drive from Kaneohe and take your Honolulu car rental alternative along this windward highway for a more rural side of Oahu with small farms, quiet beaches, and the shoot location for Jurassic Park.
North Shore
Drive along the coast of the North Shore to see the beaches where pro surfers meet giant waves, and then take your Honolulu car rental alternative west to the wild, sacred, lava shoreline of Kaʻena Point.