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Best rental car companies at OGG

13 companies at Kahului Airport (Kahului, Maui, Hawaiʻi), ranked on what renters actually pay and how they’re treated. Our pick is National Car Rental. Be careful with Payless Car Rental and Advantage Rent A Car.

Checked October 16, 2026 by Nurullah GökdoğanHow we rank
National Car RentalBest overallHighest score at OGG: 72/100.Fewest surprise chargesBest price honesty score at OGG: 3/5.Fastest pickupBest pick-up and delivery score at OGG: 4/5. Emerald Aisle (Emerald Club members pick a car and go) and Drop & Go returns.Budget Rent a CarSimplest rulesBest fine print score at OGG: 4/5.HertzLowest under-25 fee$19 a day, the lowest published under-25 fee at OGG.Thrifty Car RentalFewest damage disputesBest claims and refunds score at OGG: 3/5.
  1. 1National Car RentalBest overallFewest surprise chargesFastest pickuphighest-rated brand at OGG on Google · Emerald/Executive Aisle can run thin at peak times4.7 · 1,375 reviewsAt the airportSkip-the-counter option72 /100
  2. 2Enterprise Rent-A-Carshort waits and friendly counter staff · choice of several cars in your class4.6 · 1,787 reviewsAt the airport65 /100
  3. 3Avismost-reviewed counter at OGG, mostly positive · occasional very long waits and worn cars4.5 · 6,586 reviewsAt the airportSkip-the-counter option63 /100
  4. 4Alamo Rent A Carfast pickup, choose your own car in the class · good Jeep/SUV selection4.6 · 3,559 reviewsAt the airportSkip-the-counter option59 /100
  5. 5Sixtpremium fleet (BMW, Mercedes), frequent free upgrades · Google summary notes some unexpected charges4.3 · 2,165 reviewsAt the airport59 /100
  6. 6Budget Rent a CarSimplest rulesvery long counter lines (1-2+ hours) reported repeatedly in 2025-2026 · booked class not available without pushing back2.6 · 2,159 reviewsAt the airportSkip-the-counter option41 /100
  7. 7HertzLowest under-25 feeGold/President's Circle rows sometimes empty, long waits even for members · reservations (incl. third-party bookings) not honoured3.3 · 1,297 reviewsAt the airportSkip-the-counter option37 /100
  8. 8Thrifty Car RentalFewest damage disputessummer car shortages - waiting in the lot for returns · large holds for debit-card renters2.7 · 920 reviewsAt the airport37 /100
  9. 9Dollar Rent A Carcars run out at peak times - reserved customers wait an hour or more in the garage · insurance/add-on price surprises at the counter2.8 · 765 reviewsAt the airport32 /100
  10. 10Fox Rent A Carlow prices · dirty or poorly maintained cars3 · 177 reviewsOff airport30 /100
  11. 11Payless Car RentalLowest-rated branchlowest Google rating at OGG · 1-2 hour lines with few agents2.1 · 146 reviewsAt the airportLegit, with caution25 /100
  12. 12Advantage Rent A CarMost surprise-charge complaintsmost visible reviews are 2017-2019 complaints about very long lines · limited recent review data3.1 · 1,102 reviewsAt the airportLegit, with cautionNot on the airport’s current lists: confirm it still operates here before booking.24 /100
  13. –MakoaLocal company · not scored yetno lines, car waiting in the airport lot · cheaper than airport brands, older cars with cosmetic damage5 · 2,362 reviewsOff airportSkip-the-counter option

Rank = company Fair-deal score (70%) blended with this branch’s Google rating (30%, less when a branch has under 100 reviews). Awards go to the company that leads on one check; hover an award to see the number behind it. Google ratings are from Google Maps contributors, checked October 16, 2026.

What renters at OGG say

“They clearly showed me the final charge, which I greatly appreciated—no surprises, no confusion.”
Donald Dermit on National Car Rental · Google Maps · 2026
“There's a small train that runs every 10 minutes between the airport and the rental facility, which made the process smooth and convenient.”
Jg Ml on Enterprise Rent-A-Car · Google Maps · 2025
“Had the most fabulous Maui vacation! Thanks to Avis First Concierge it began and ended flawlessly!”
Elizabeth Simon Eikanger on Avis · Google Maps · 2026
“We went back to Alamo and they immediately switched cars for us without any fuss or paperwork.”
Verej Janoyan on Alamo Rent A Car · Google Maps · 2026
“We especially appreciated that there were no unexpected or excessive extra fees.”
B Westfall on Sixt · Google Maps · 2026
“Budget line almost 2 hours long - no luggage allowed inside.”
Toby Mann on Budget Rent a Car · Google Maps · 2026

OGG rental car questions

What is the best rental car company at OGG?

On our ranking, National Car Rental (72/100). It combines the company’s record on surprise charges, damage claims and disputes with how the OGG branch is rated on Google (4.7 stars from 1,375 reviews).

Which rental car companies are at OGG?

National Car Rental, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, Alamo Rent A Car, Sixt, Budget Rent a Car, Hertz, Thrifty Car Rental, Dollar Rent A Car, Payless Car Rental, Advantage Rent A Car operate at the airport. Fox Rent A Car, Makoa are off airport or by arrangement.

Which rental company at OGG is best for what?

National Car Rental: best overall (Highest score at OGG: 72/100); fewest surprise charges (Best price honesty score at OGG: 3/5); fastest pickup (Best pick-up and delivery score at OGG: 4/5. Emerald Aisle (Emerald Club members pick a car and go) and Drop & Go returns). Budget Rent a Car: simplest rules (Best fine print score at OGG: 4/5). Hertz: lowest under-25 fee ($19 a day, the lowest published under-25 fee at OGG). Thrifty Car Rental: fewest damage disputes (Best claims and refunds score at OGG: 3/5).

Can you skip the rental counter at OGG?

Yes, with some brands: National Car Rental (Emerald Aisle (Emerald Club members pick a car and go) and Drop & Go returns); Avis (Avis Preferred kiosk plus Select & Go exchange/upgrade area (AutoSlash); Avis First concierge mentioned by reviewers); Alamo Rent A Car (Self-service check-in kiosks/skip-the-counter option mentioned in Google review summary; pick from cars in your class); Budget Rent a Car (Fastbreak kiosk; Fastbreak customers drop keys after recording mileage/fuel (AutoSlash)); Hertz (Gold Plus Rewards: Gold Canopy service, name on the board, go to car). Join the free programme before you fly.

Which OGG rental companies get the most complaints?

Payless Car Rental (lowest-rated branch, 2.1 stars on Google) and Advantage Rent A Car (most surprise-charge complaints, 3.1 stars on Google). They are real companies and can be cheaper; go in prepared.

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