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Thrifty, Kona International Airport Car hire

Thrifty 3000+ ratings, 32 reviews

Hawaii - Hawaii Island, Hawaii, United States

8.4 / 10 Very good

Best Price Car Hire at Kona Airport(KOA)

Last updated on: January 4, 2026

Thrifty - Kona International Airport Information, Car hire 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 hire location is located out of the airport

You can arrive of Thrifty - Kona International Airport car hire 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 WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
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

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)
Representative Car ModelsDeposit Amount(approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others.

Pack up ^
USD300-500030-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

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 will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name 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 Driving License issued in United States

Additional Extras

Extras Prices
Extras Prices
Additional driver
Additional driver
Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.
USD 13/day
GPS rental
GPS rental
Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.
USD 16.99/day
Infant car seat rental
Infant car seat rental
Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months).
USD 13.99/day
capped at USD 98
Child car seat rental
Child car seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌
USD 13.99/day
capped at USD 98
Child booster seat rental
Child booster seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg
USD 13.99/day
capped at USD 91
Tire chains rental
Tire chains rental
Prices and inventory depend on local stores.
USD 18/day

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)

Full to Full

Free Tank

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.8 km from Kona Airport

104.1 km from Hilo Airport

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location
coordinates: 19.7346774 -156.0358654

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Location Images

Thrifty-Kona International Airport-34169-feeder_bus The Shuttle Bus
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Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.4 / 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, January 7, 2026

    Easy process and good service.
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  • Anonymous

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    8.7 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    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, January 7, 2026

    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: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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  • Marico Sheridan

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Average
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  • Roberta Walton

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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  • Troy Nick

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Overall satisfied
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  • Flora Bess

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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  • Ellis Abbot(t)

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Excellent
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  • Blair Ramsden

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Very good
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  • Fanny Gibbon

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    The car rental experience was good.
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  • Vivian Ezekiel

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    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: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    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: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Standardized service without upselling
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  • Mark Kathleen

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Good
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  • Enoch Doherty

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    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: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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  • Mirabelle Ingersoll

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    The service is acceptable.
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  • Adolph Julius

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Not bad.
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  • Devin Gunther

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Satisfied.
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  • Francis Lincoln

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    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: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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  • Newman Herbert

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    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: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Very satisfied
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  • Katherine Alick

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    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: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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  • Hogan Vogt

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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  • Richard Clement

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Good service
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  • Marsh Price

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Very satisfied, quick and convenient.
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  • Moses Mark

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Efficient and quick, simple pick-up and return procedures.
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  • Todd Southey

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Overall, the service was quite satisfactory.
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  • Daniel Alfred

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    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: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Extremely satisfied
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  • Mavis Eveline

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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  • Veromca Juliet

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Renting a car was very convenient and efficient.
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  • Harley Marcellus

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    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: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Satisfied.
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  • Burke Jacob

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Good value for money and quick pick-up process.
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  • Osborn Nico(l)

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    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: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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  • Camille FitzGerald

    Hawaii - Hawaii Island

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Very good.
    Read More >

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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

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

What is the Telephone Number?

+18772830898

How to Pick up from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup Must-know?

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

You can arrive of Thrifty - Kona International Airport car hire 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.

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return 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.

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car hire Store?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car hire Store?

20 - 99 years old

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

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car hire Store?

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name 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 Driving License issued in United States

Additional Extras

  • Additional driver USD 13/day

    Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

  • GPS rental USD 16.99/day

    Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.

  • Infant car seat rental USD 13.99/day

    capped at USD 98

    Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months).

  • Child car seat rental USD 13.99/day

    capped at USD 98

    Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌

  • Child booster seat rental USD 13.99/day

    capped at USD 91

    Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg

  • Tire chains rental USD 18/day

    Prices and inventory depend on local stores.

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

  • Airports

    0.8 km from Kona Airport

    104.1 km from Hilo Airport

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