Thrifty, Kona International Airport Car Rental

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Nissan Juke
Small SUV
US$43.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Buick Encore
Small SUV
US$43.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Chevrolet Trax
Small SUV
US$43.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Ford Focus
Compact
US$44.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Kia K4
Intermediate
US$44.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Chevrolet Spark
Mini
US$44.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Ford Escape
Compact SUV
US$45.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
- Chevrolet Malibu
  US$45.00/day
- Nissan Altima
  US$45.00/day
- Jeep Compass
  US$47.00/day
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- Thrifty Kona Airport(KOA) Nissan Rogue Rental
  US$47.00/day
- Thrifty Kona Airport(KOA) Toyota RAV4 Rental
  US$47.00/day
- Thrifty Kona Airport(KOA) Jeep Wrangler Rental
  US$50.00/day
- Thrifty Kona Airport(KOA) Kia Sorento Rental
  US$55.00/day
- Thrifty Kona Airport(KOA) Chevrolet Equinox Rental
  US$55.00/day
- Thrifty Kona Airport(KOA) Nissan Pathfinder Rental
  US$60.00/day
- Thrifty Kona Airport(KOA) Chrysler Pacifica Rental
  US$73.00/day

Thrifty - Kona International Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

Thrifty Car Rental, 73-200 Kupipi Street Kona International Airport Kailua Kona, HI, US

Telephone

+18772830898

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Kona International Airport car rental location is located out of the airport

You can arrive of Thrifty - Kona International Airport car rental by free shuttle bus.

Off Airport - Shuttle Service;Please exit the baggage claim area and proceed outside to the median strip, follow signs for the rental car shuttle pick up.

Drop-off Instructions

Please retrun to the off airport office, Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/konb7weSJU2ZFara8 Then, take the free shuttle back to the airport.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	05:00 -22:30	05:00 -22:30	05:00 -22:30	05:00 -22:30	05:00 -22:30	05:00 -22:30	05:00 -22:30

Security Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid credit cards and debit cards

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount (approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Ford Transit Ford Explorer-4wd Volvo Xc60 Or Similar Pack up ^	100% of the rental car rate plus USD 500	30-60
Applicable to all car types, incl. Compact, SUV, Economy, Mini and more. Pack up ^	100% of the rental car rate plus USD 200	30-60
Mitsubishi Mirage Vw Polo Compact Or Larger Kia Soluto Toyota Rav4 Awd Or Similar Kia Forte Skoda Octavia Mercedes Benz Gle 4matic-4wd Volkswagen Vento Cupra Terramar Toyota Camry Hybrid Hyundai Tucson Nissan Rogue Or Similar Volvo S60 Nissan Maxima Mercedes E Class Auto 5 Doors Show more > Mitsubishi Mirage Vw Polo Compact Or Larger Kia Soluto Toyota Rav4 Awd Or Similar Kia Forte Skoda Octavia Mercedes Benz Gle 4matic-4wd Volkswagen Vento Cupra Terramar Toyota Camry Hybrid Hyundai Tucson Nissan Rogue Or Similar Volvo S60 Nissan Maxima Mercedes E Class Auto 5 Doors Volvo S60 Ford Mustang Convertible Gmc Canyon Ford F 150 Pack up ^	USD 200	30-60
Mitsubishi Mirage Vw Polo Compact Or Larger Kia Soluto Toyota Rav4 Awd Or Similar Kia Forte Skoda Octavia Mercedes Benz Gle 4matic-4wd Volkswagen Vento Cupra Terramar Toyota Camry Hybrid Hyundai Tucson Nissan Rogue Or Similar Volvo S60 Nissan Maxima Mercedes E Class Auto 5 Doors Show more > Mitsubishi Mirage Vw Polo Compact Or Larger Kia Soluto Toyota Rav4 Awd Or Similar Kia Forte Skoda Octavia Mercedes Benz Gle 4matic-4wd Volkswagen Vento Cupra Terramar Toyota Camry Hybrid Hyundai Tucson Nissan Rogue Or Similar Volvo S60 Nissan Maxima Mercedes E Class Auto 5 Doors Volvo S60 Ford Mustang Convertible Toyota Rav4 Or Similar Buick Encore Pack up ^	USD 500	30-60
Toyota Rav4 Or Similar Buick Encore Pack up ^	USD 300	30-60
Mini Countryman Nissan Qashqai Tucson Jeep Wrangler 2 4 Dr Volvo Xc90 Hybrid Pack up ^	USD 400	30-60
Toyota Highlander Ds 7 Crossback Automatico Description Not Available Pack up ^	USD 750	30-60
Mercedes C63 Amg Dream Genesis G70 Audi A6 Ford Mustang Convertible, Ford Mustang Gt Premium Pack up ^	USD 850	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards in the main driver's name from the following issuers are accepted: Visa, Master, DinersClub, JCB, Discover, AMEX, UnionPay

Discover is not accepted.

Car rental with debit cards is also accepted and listed as below: Visa, Master, Debit Mastercard, Discover, Visa Debit

DinersClub,JCB,AMEX,UnionPay,Visa Electron,Maestro are not accepted.

E-voucher

Accepted on mobile, a printout is not required.

Age requirements

20 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 20 - 24 years old with charge of USD 25 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

Original Japanese Driving Licence + Dealer translation

Translation templates provided by car rental companies, available online for free: https://jp.qeeq.com/tld-topic

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in United States

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

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Depending on which countries to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Mexico, Canada

A vehicle can be driven across the Canadian border at any time, no matter what location it was rented from. It is recommended to have PERS coverage when using vehicle in cross border rentals for the US and Canada. The renter must have a valid driver's license and rental record to cross the border into Canada. Canadian law does require that everyone entering the country have a passport, so everyone in the vehicle must have the proper identification. If a renter (including a Canadian resident) is driving a U.S. rented (and licensed in the U.S.) vehicle to Canada, it can only be driven across the border for up to 30 days unless an extension is requested from Customs at the time of entry.

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess:

USD 0

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess:

USD 0

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Free Tank

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.5 mi from Kona Airport

64.7 mi from Hilo Airport

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: 19.7346774 -156.0358654

Location Images

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The Shuttle Bus

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The Rental Desk

Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.5 / 10 Very good

Vehicle condition: 0.4
Vehicle cleanliness: 0.4
Spaciousness: 0.4
Counter staff: 0.4
Pick-up location: 0.4
Drop-off location: 0.4
Pick-up time: 30-60 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

R.Gamboa
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Easy process and good service.
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Anonymous
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Tuesday, June 14, 2022
The wait to get the vehicle was long, over 45 mins. but the process of getting the car was quick. The vehicle was perfect for our trip as it was a Golf trip and needed all the extra space for gear. Drop off was quick and easy.
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Sandra Edison
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Got lucky with the rental, they gave me a GPS for free which was a lifesaver! Kudos.
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Julia Dryden
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Monday, March 9, 2015
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Marico Sheridan
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, August 5, 2018
Average
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Roberta Walton
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Friday, May 12, 2023
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Troy Nick
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Friday, June 5, 2020
Overall satisfied
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Flora Bess
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, June 16, 2019
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Ellis Abbot(t)
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Excellent
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Blair Ramsden
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Very good
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Fanny Gibbon
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The car rental experience was good.
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Vivian Ezekiel
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, July 28, 2024
Overall, I was very satisfied with the service. At pickup, I just said I have extra insurance covered and I will return with a full tank of gas, and the staff didn't try to upsell anything. I only rented the car for one day to go up the mountain for stargazing, but I should have rented it for a few more days because the small car I got later couldn't handle the green sand beach.
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Angelo Woolf
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, July 29, 2024
Clear instructions on no extra insurance and full fuel return, very straightforward. Just swipe the card and get the receipt. The staff is friendly.
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Eli Buck
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Standardized service without upselling
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Mark Kathleen
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, August 15, 2024
Good
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Enoch Doherty
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
They provided a spacious car, which was very comfortable. This car accompanied us for the longest time, traveling from San Francisco to Los Angeles. We rented it for twenty days, and no issues occurred. The car was also very new.
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Laurel Ellis
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, August 25, 2024
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Mirabelle Ingersoll
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, August 29, 2024
The service is acceptable.
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Adolph Julius
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Not bad.
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Devin Gunther
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Satisfied.
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Francis Lincoln
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, October 14, 2024
I initially thought there would be extra charges for the upgrade, but after contacting customer service, I found out no additional fees were charged.
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Regan Child
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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Newman Herbert
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
They initially provided a pickup truck, but after repeated requests, they finally exchanged it for the Wrangler I originally booked.
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Ferdinand Bart
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Very satisfied
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Katherine Alick
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
The minibus driver was very helpful, assisting with lifting luggage onto the minibus. The Thrifty shuttle bus was easy to locate after arriving at the airport. The staff at the pickup counter were also very nice. When asked what type of fuel to use, they said regular, and specifically mentioned 87 after confirming with a colleague. Communication was smooth overall.
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Norman Garcia
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Monday, November 18, 2024
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Hogan Vogt
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Monday, November 18, 2024
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Richard Clement
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Good service
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Marsh Price
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, October 6, 2024
Very satisfied, quick and convenient.
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Moses Mark
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Efficient and quick, simple pick-up and return procedures.
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Todd Southey
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, December 23, 2024
Overall, the service was quite satisfactory.
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Daniel Alfred
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, March 7, 2025
Quick process without upselling, good vehicle condition, 10 minutes for pickup, 1 minute for drop-off.
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Dora Edgeworth
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 13, 2025
Extremely satisfied
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Mavis Eveline
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Thursday, February 6, 2025
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Veromca Juliet
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, January 31, 2025
Renting a car was very convenient and efficient.
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Harley Marcellus
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, June 1, 2025
I rented twice, and it's best to return the car at a whole-hour time (e.g., if you pick up the car at 9:48, it’s better to select 9:30 for return). Otherwise, you won’t be able to extend the rental on the website, and the system will show an error. If you're chasing something urgent like volcanic eruptions, extensions are very common. Returning the car and then renting again from Hilo can be exhausting. Overall, the process is quite convenient, and I didn't encounter any major issues. The price for this small sedan is unbeatable in Hawaii. However, there are some differences in the models—my first rental, a Forte, was much better than the second one, a Versa (the Versa didn’t even have proper CarPlay). The cars are assigned by the staff, so I’m not sure if it's possible to request a specific model or offer a small tip. There's no need for a large four-wheel drive vehicle unless you're heading to the observatory. If you are, you could consider carpooling with some kind-hearted people—there are plenty of kind-hearted people around.
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Stan Saroyan
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Satisfied.
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Burke Jacob
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, July 21, 2025
Good value for money and quick pick-up process.
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Osborn Nico(l)
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Very close to KONA airport, with a shuttle service for easy pickup and drop-off.
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Hermosa Charlotte
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Camille FitzGerald
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Very good.
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Anonymous
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Really good overall
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Anonymous
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Loved the car – big, comfortable, and easily fit four suitcases. Really smooth to drive too. Only downside was having to wait in a super long line to pick it up.
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Anonymous
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, April 12, 2026
The car ran great and was really clean.
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Anonymous
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Super efficient—my deposit was refunded the very next day.
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