{"id":10271,"date":"2022-07-29T13:45:11","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T17:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/car-rentals-maui-expensive\/"},"modified":"2022-07-29T13:45:11","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T17:45:11","slug":"car-rentals-maui-expensive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/car-rentals-maui-expensive\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are car rentals in maui so expensive"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/car-rentals-maui-expensive\/#while-hawaii-car-rentals-have-always-been-in-demand-theyre-especially-expensive-now-thats-because-demand-is-outstripping-supply-now-that-more-tourists-are-flocking-back-to-its-islands-the-hawaii-tourism-authority-has-noted-that-the-supply-of-rental-cars-has-dropped-more-than-40-during-the-pandemic\" title=\"While Hawaii car rentals have always been in demand, they&#039;re especially expensive now. That&#039;s because demand is outstripping supply now that more tourists are flocking back to its islands. The Hawaii Tourism Authority has noted that the supply of rental cars has dropped more than 40&#037; during the pandemic.\">While Hawaii car rentals have always been in demand, they&#39;re especially expensive now. That&#39;s because demand is outstripping supply now that more tourists are flocking back to its islands. The Hawaii Tourism Authority has noted that the supply of rental cars has dropped more than 40&#37; during the pandemic.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/car-rentals-maui-expensive\/#why-are-there-no-cars-to-rent-in-maui\" title=\"Why are there no cars to rent in Maui?\">Why are there no cars to rent in Maui?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/car-rentals-maui-expensive\/#why-is-it-so-hard-to-rent-a-car-in-hawaii\" title=\"Why is it so hard to rent a car in Hawaii?\">Why is it so hard to rent a car in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/car-rentals-maui-expensive\/#are-rental-cars-hard-to-get-in-maui\" title=\"Are rental cars hard to get in Maui?\">Are rental cars hard to get in Maui?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/car-rentals-maui-expensive\/#what-is-the-rental-car-situation-on-maui\" title=\"What is the rental car situation on Maui?\">What is the rental car situation on Maui?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/car-rentals-maui-expensive\/#what-time-does-the-maui-bus-stop-running\" title=\"What time does the Maui Bus stop running?\">What time does the Maui Bus stop running?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/car-rentals-maui-expensive\/#are-there-city-buses-in-maui\" title=\"Are there city buses in Maui?\">Are there city buses in Maui?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/car-rentals-maui-expensive\/#how-much-does-it-cost-to-go-to-maui-for-7-days\" title=\"How much does it cost to go to Maui for 7 days?\">How much does it cost to go to Maui for 7 days?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/car-rentals-maui-expensive\/#is-maui-cheaper-than-oahu\" title=\"Is Maui cheaper than Oahu?\">Is Maui cheaper than Oahu?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/car-rentals-maui-expensive\/#where-do-the-locals-live-in-hawaii\" title=\"Where do the locals live in Hawaii?\">Where do the locals live in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"while-hawaii-car-rentals-have-always-been-in-demand-theyre-especially-expensive-now-thats-because-demand-is-outstripping-supply-now-that-more-tourists-are-flocking-back-to-its-islands-the-hawaii-tourism-authority-has-noted-that-the-supply-of-rental-cars-has-dropped-more-than-40-during-the-pandemic\"><\/span>While Hawaii car rentals have always been in demand, they&#39;re especially expensive now. That&#39;s because demand is outstripping supply now that more tourists are flocking back to its islands. The Hawaii Tourism Authority has noted that the supply of rental cars has dropped more than 40&#37; during the pandemic.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-are-there-no-cars-to-rent-in-maui\"><\/span>Why are there no cars to rent in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Simply put, the nation&#39;s largest car rental corporations sold a ton of cars in 2020 to cushion the financial blows amid widespread COVID-19 travel restrictions, and now they can&#39;t buy enough replacements principally due to car production delays.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-is-it-so-hard-to-rent-a-car-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Why is it so hard to rent a car in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a result of that and the fact that Hawaii car rental companies sold off much of their fleets, car rentals remain in relatively short supply and more costly than before Covid, as demand in Hawaii has already skyrocketed and will only continue to go higher.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-rental-cars-hard-to-get-in-maui\"><\/span>Are rental cars hard to get in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The rental car shortage has been difficult on travelers the last several months. The <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/maui\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Maui\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Maui<\/a> ALOHA Shuttle program promises to offer some relief to visitors who are unable to reserve a rental car or are unwilling to pay inflated prices.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-rental-car-situation-on-maui\"><\/span>What is the rental car situation on Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Demand for rental cars on Maui is slowing down after a shortage of vehicles sent prices soaring when more tourists returned amid the pandemic<br \/> 4, 2021, at 3:34 p<br \/>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-time-does-the-maui-bus-stop-running\"><\/span>What time does the Maui Bus stop running?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Airport Routes Route 40 (Upcountry Islander) \u2014 Operates every 90 minutes from 6:00 a<br \/> to 10:11 p<br \/> Route 35 (Haiku Islander) \u2014 Operates every 90 minutes from 5:30 a<br \/> to 9:40 p<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-there-city-buses-in-maui\"><\/span>Are there city buses in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Maui Bus public transit service consists of fourteen (14) bus routes, all operated by Roberts Hawaii. These routes are funded by the County of Maui and provide service in and between various Central, South, West, Haiku, Kula and Upcountry Maui communities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-go-to-maui-for-7-days\"><\/span>How much does it cost to go to Maui for 7 days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The average price of a 7-day trip to Maui is $2,515 for a solo traveler, $4,517 for a couple, and $8,468 for a family of 4. Maui hotels range from $102 to $467 per night with an average of $181, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $440 per night for the entire home.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-maui-cheaper-than-oahu\"><\/span>Is Maui cheaper than Oahu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We did a full cost analysis using data from the Hawaii Tourism Authority and found that Oahu is the cheapest island to visit and Maui is the most expensive. In fact, for a one week vacation, Oahu comes in 28&#37; cheaper than Maui. Of course, you can find cheap places to stay on Maui and expensive places to stay on Oahu.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-do-the-locals-live-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Where do the locals live in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Oahu, \u201cThe Gathering Place\u201d \u2013 The Island of Oahu contains almost 80&#37; of the entire Hawaii population. Although it is not the most significant island, it is the most prominent dwelling place for Hawaiians, Hawaii locals, and tourists alike. It has the most developed cities and towns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While Hawaii car rentals have always been in demand, they&#39;re especially expensive now. That&#39;s because demand is outstripping supply now that more tourists are flocking back to its islands. 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