 | | Renting a Car in Kahului: Your Own Ticket to Paradise | | | There is no easier place to rent a car here than right at Kahului Airport upon arriving. Because driving is such a vital part of a visit, travelers will find themselves in luck: Rental rates here are some of the lowest in the United States, whether continental or offshore. All of the major agencies are represented, including Budget, Dollar, Avis, Alamo, National and Hertz. A number of local agencies offer incredibly low rates and packages on slightly older cars such a mid-1990s Toyotas. For that sort of deal, head into town and see what Word of Mouth Rent-a-Car has to offer that day. Travelers arriving from the continental United States are just fine with their state-issued driver's license. Visitors from foreign countries should go ahead and obtain an International Driver's Permit, as this provides translation of your documents into English in addition to ensuring local law enforcement that you are allowed to be operating a vehicle. While driving in Hawaii, buckle up or you will face a heavy fine. In addition, take care on popular tourist routes not to lose track of the traffic while gawking at the spectacular views, as rear-end collisions are common on picturesque stretches. | | | |  | | |