Find Thrifty Car Hire in Kailua-Kona

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Driver's age: 26-65

Kailua-Kona’s Thrifty locations

Below you will find information for every Thrifty car hire location in Kailua-Kona, including address, phone number, and reviews

Thrifty

6.5

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49 reviews•2 locations

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Recent reviews

8.0

Very Good|May 2023

The drop off was good and quick. The pickup took 45 min....long lineup. The car was clean and good,

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Wait for more than two hours to pick up the car ，inside the car has lots roaches ，while driving the roach climb out on the inside of the window ，the left over pizza in box leave in back seat of the car for coup of hour ，there already have three roaches inside the box eating the pizza ，never used this company again．

4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2023

Cons: - We learned the hard way that Thrifty does not provide a shuttle to the pickup location we used, so this added ~$80 of taxi fares, a few hours of time, and a lot of stress to get to our vehicle and back to the airport. Given that they advertise having an airport shuttle, this feels unethical and should absolutely be disclosed. - The vehicle had a partial tank of gas and we would have been charged for the difference if we hadn't noticed this and brought it to the agents attention Pros: - The actual humans we interacted with were friendly and helpful and did their best to make a great experience for us.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Excellent all around!

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

I prescribed a pickup at Kona airport What I got was a downtown rental That was closed when I got to the airport office at 10:30 Airport Office manager refused to do the rental from there because "we have no cars" & suggested i) I try to find a cab at the airport to take me 25 mi north (est cost $80US), & ii) that in the morning I take a tax i (est cost, >$120 US) to downtown to see if the rental was still there. Absolutely brutal customer relations. She didn't care whether my wife & i lived or died. I was completely disgusted. Never been treated so badly by anyone, ever. Eventually the counter guy found me an old Dodge van for a day (cost $160 + tax etc) so at least I could take my wife to our destination. The van was filthy. I mean, filthy. And if my wife wanted to drive, sorry that will be $13/day Took the filthy van back next morning & went across the St. to Budget & got a car. Budget didn't say "we have no cars". Budget said: "if your wife wants to drive, go ahead. No charge." I will never ever under any circumstance sign up to rent a car from Thrifty. In fact, I will not use your service ever again because you completely mislead me by getting my rental from a place 20 miles from where I was. AWFUL.

8.0

Very Good|Feb 2023

The vehicle was tired and in need of maintenance. The vehicle I requested was not available, but they comped me an extra driver to compensate.

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Information about Thrifty car hires in Kailua-Kona

Does Thrifty have a location at Kona Intl Airport?

There is 1 location at Kona Intl Airport. The address for this Thrifty car hire centre is 73-200 Kupipi Street.

Does Thrifty offer free car hire cancellation in Kailua-Kona?

Yes, you can cancel your Thrifty hire car reservation in Kailua-Kona free of charge. However, cancelling your car hire right before your scheduled pick-up date could result in a fee. Be sure to call Thrifty and ask about specific cancellation policies. You can view a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab by clicking here.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Kailua-Kona?

Prices for cars in Kailua-Kona are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Kailua-Kona?

As of April 2025, there are 21 operators available to choose from for cars in Kailua-Kona.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Kailua-Kona?

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Kailua-Kona. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To rent a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen rental company before making a reservation.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Kailua-Kona?

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when renting a car in Kailua-Kona. If the license is written in a different language from the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual rental company you're booking with.