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Mark was an excellent host. After landing in Kona and getting our luggage, all we had to do is walk across the street to the car. No shuttle bus, no lines. The car itself was perfect: clean, great gas mileage, enough zip to get up the hills, and plenty of room for two people. This was my first Turo experience and I may never go back to car rental companies again.
Good car. It saved my trip on big island when all the car from big car rental companies were fullybbooked.
We really put Bryan's MX-5 through the wringer as we had it for 9 days with stays in Kailua, Waikoloa and Hilo and excursions all around the island. The only disappointing thing was that it rained more than I imagined it would during our trip so we couldn't have the top down every time we drove it. The car was very clean and drove like new. It was really nice not being one of the other typical rental cars you see everywhere on the island.
After realizing I was stuck on the big island for an extra day I was able to rent a car for much cheaper than any car rental place. Car was clean and fully fueled up and was very fuel efficient.
Car was great, in good shape, and clean. Service in pickup and return was exceptional. Highly recommend Nataliya for future rentals.
A perfect car for a budget trip to Hawaii. Sheena was a great host, with quick communication. Car didn't start one morning, but the battery was replaced and the car back up in running in no time.
Ryan is wonderful! Simple, clean and new vehicle that served me for a long term rental. Thank you!!
First of all, Randy is a really nice guy. The rental process went smooth. Communication is 100%.
The car was great economical and exactly what we needed for our trip. Tim was easy to work with from start to finish, we will use him again on our next trip to Oahu.
Had a great experience renting Mark’s car! I would consider renting again when we visit.
Car was in immaculate condition and you can't beat 60mpg when the cost of fuel is near $4!! We drove all over the island during our rental, racking up nearly 900 miles. The car has all the creature comforts, great infotainment, great sound system, very comfortable and pretty zippy! Also, could not have been happier with the experience. Car was waiting for us at the airport with $5 to pay the fee to get out of the parking lot. Super easy to drop off, just parked it back in the lot and hid the keys. SOOOOOOOO much easier than dealing with rental car companies. 100% would rent again and this will be the first car I look for on my next trip to the big island!
Friendly host and great car. Gets amazing gas mileage! Would definitely rent from Emilee again!
Easy booking and fun car to drive around the island good on gas for those long roads as well! Would rent again thank u
Serega was AMAZING! Definitely gonna continue to do business with this incredible host. His cars are a MUST on Turo.
This was a fun car to drive around in and explore the island in. Easy pickup and drop off at the airport. John responds quick to questions too. Overall great exp!
Very friendly and courteous with great communication! The car was clean inside and and out and had decent mileage. We’ll be back in the future, thanks again!
The car was spotless clean and was very comfortable to drive. They owner was very cooperative and timely.
It is wonderful to be able to go directly from the airport to your car. No waiting for a shuttle and the inevitable line at the rental agency. This is especially important these days with Covid 19. Cars are clean and nicely maintained.
Marcia’s car is great on gas and easy to use! Next time we’re in Kona, we’ll definitely be using her Prius.
Car was in clean and in great condition! Just wished that I had to brought an aux cord!
Everything was great :) the car is very economical and we got to explore the whole island! Thank you!
Great car and great value! Super fast and reliable service. We also appreciated the body board and towel.
The Subaru was perfect for our Big Island vacation! Tony’s communication was perfect and pickup and drop off was seamless. In fact much easier and more convenient then renting from a car rental dealership. Tony even took the time to send me a message when a monk seal had beached in town so we could make our way over to see it! I would certainly rent from him again!
Excellent service, punctual and flexible both Brett and Nataliya met me early due to early departure. Very nice car all around great program. More convenient and much better deal than regular car rental service. Mahalo Nataliya!
This was a great experience. The car rental was very convenient and Namho was very easy to get in touch with and flexible.
We had a great first experience using Turo! Christel & her family were super nice and easy going. We were also able to extend our trip with no problem. Car was perfect for getting us around in Kona, much better and easier then renting from a typical car rental. Thanks again!!
Gus was awsome helpful! The car rental didn't except my debit card, so I stand at the without car... I tried Turo, and he was there in half hour and picked me up! The car was amazing, it was a great experience to drive, clean, comfortable. The best choice in Kona! Thank you Gus!
Pick up and drop off was very convenient instead of standing in line at a car rental and response when I texted and called was very prompt. Thank you
I didn’t know Turo VIP existed in Kona Airport. I literally was able to grab my bags and got into Jeff’s car and left the lot in under 5 mins. The last time I was in kona, it took 20 mins for the rental car shuttle to pick me up and then another hour in the rental car line. This is way too easy. It’s like the fast pass line at universal. Thank you for keeping your cars on the road and valuing my precious vacation time. Always get “post trip cleaning” there’s literally only 1 car wash in town. This is an island, you’re in HAWAII. Give yourself a treat and rent Jeff’s cars.
From the time of picking us up at the airport to driving us back after dropping off the vehicle at the designated meet up spot, Jason and Billy are both welcoming, friendly and great people to rent from. Our rental was fresh from the dealership, extremely comfortable and the perfect ride to take from Kona to Hilo in a single afternoon trip. My girlfriend and I would highly recommend these two on the platform. We would gladly rent their cars again during the next time we visit the Big Island. Mahalo!
Mahalo drive in Hawaii! This was my last minute extension for my Christmas trip to New Years! I needed a car for 4 more days after my previous vehicle I rented from drive In Hawaii! They were swift with the confirmation of another available vehicle that was clean and sanitized perfectly! The convenience of the pick up and drop off at Kona intl airport is a game changer! I’ve been renting from ONLY Drive in Hawaii for 2 years and will continue to!!! Aloha and thank you!
Awesome host! Flexible, easy to work with, responsive, clean and great car (has back camera to make reversing easier). She is the BEST! If you’re not renting from her, you are making a mistake! Also very comfy seats. Car is great on gas too
Second time renting front Eduard. Awesome service, nice guy, and the cars are in excellent condition. Will definitely be using him in the future
Seamless and simple rental! Everything was clean, perfect and way easier than dealing with a big company rental service. Ethan was responsive quickly and accommodating when we had trouble with the lockbox. Would recommend 100% and would use again if we came back to the island.
I got a low mileage car that was in perfect condition, and I was allowed to extend the rental for another day.
The car was clean and functioned as promised and the extra $10 for the cooler was totally worth it. Kaleo was a little slow to respond sometimes, but the pickup and dropoff at the Kona airport were both incredibly smooth and hassle-free. Overall, a way better experience than renting a car through any of the big rental car companies!
Rosbel is super reliable, makes the whole process easy. He’s very accessible and willing to help in any way possible.
First time using Turo for car rental and it couldn't have been more convenient. We went to the big car rental agencies first but none of them had any small cars available on a last minute basis. I remembered a friend telling me about renting a car through "some App". I found out it was Turo and thought I'd give it a try. This is the way to go.....no waiting in line, no pushy sales people trying to upgrade you to a car you don't need and above all affordable. First time downloading App, navigating it and creating account takes up a few minutes but after that ....easy. Our car was clean, pick up convenient and communications prompt. All in all a great experience. Thank you Jeffrey, thank you Turo.
Great rental experience. Clean car on arrival. Excellent communication throughout. Rent from them!
Don’t underestimate the advantage of working with an actual rental company of true professionals. Drive In Hawaii was an excellent option for us after our original privately owned rental had some deferred maintenance issues. They made sure we had a great trip, thanks- we’ll be back!
Rebecca is awesome. Really nice host and she gave us the best recommendations for our trip in the island. The car is in a really good condition. 👌🏻 100% recommended.
Randy’s Nissan Sentra was perfect for navigating the Big Island and Randy was a great host. Very easy to communicate with and pickup/drop off was a breeze. Would definitely recommend.
Super easy car rental! Allowed us to get around the island for several days. It was great little car and great on gas. Highly recommend. Arnaldo was prompt when answering my messages
Great people to rent a car from. Very easy. Fast to respond to questions through the app.
The best way to rent a car. I think the total time it took me to pick up&return the car was about less than 5 mins. No struggles at all. Jeffery response text very fast and explains everything you need to know just right before you need to move. That was fastest and easiest rent a car experience I’ve ever had!! I would love to rent it again when I visit there again! Thank you Jeffery!!
Vlad was super responsive and always responded to our messages within minutes. He met us as the airport to pick up and drop off his car, and his car was clean and and good condition. Everything about the car rental went super smoothly.
Great communication, clean and reliable car, best prices, if you want to rent a car in Kona, go with her! Sandie is really kind and helpful and wants you to have a pleasant stay, I would highly recommend it, we had the best experience with her.
Car was just what we needed for our trip. It got great mileage and was very reliable. Pickup and drop off at the airport was super convenient. Overall way better than the big rental companies and cheaper!
This car was perfect! It was super clean, still had the dealer floor mats in it from being cleaned. Rosbel and Joey were amazing! They were always responsive. We had several flight changes due to Covid travels and they were accommodating every step of the way. I would give the owners top ratings. Their costumer service blew me away. This was my first time using Turo so I was a bit hesitant and I am beyond satisfied! Thank you!
Randy was AWESOME! The car was great. It was clean and drove nicely. I would definitely use Randy and his cars again without hesitation!
I was literally without access to a rental car during my vacation, Turo saved my trip. The owner of the car, Jeff, was excellent! The vehicle was clean, comfortable, and inexpensive. Thank you Jeff!!!
As a first time user for Turo I wasn’t too sure of the proper steps and usage for my rental request. Kaleo was great with communication from start to finish, letting me know exactly what I needed to do with directions. The car itself handled very well. This all helped me enjoy my trip and enjoy a smooth ride throughout the island of Hawaii
This car was fantastic, and Eduard was very helpful and kind. I will definitely be renting again from him the next time I need a car!
Great car and communication with Jason was a breeze. He was a dream to work with. I'd rent from him again in a heartbeat.
Tim is a really nice guy and his car is also a good one. I would rent from him again if I ever need to.
Awesome service... always responsive and very prompt delivery of a very clean, comfortable, and reliable car! Can’t wait for our next trip! Will definitely Turo with Drive Hawaii again! Aloha & Mahalo nui!
Great experience in Renting from Kaleo. The cat was clean and in great condition. He got it for us on time as promised. He was flexible as well to adjust to our vacation schedule. It was a pleasure to rent from Kaleo. Thank you!!
Jeffrey’s Mazda3 was exactly what I expected and needed. He was very flexible and communicated well the entire trip. The Mazda3 was super clean, great gas mileage (easily broke 40 mpg), CarPlay/AndroidAuto support, and fun to drive - a typical Mazda experience. Would totally recommend it for anyone taking a trip to the Big Island and doesn’t want to drive a hum drum Toyota or Nissan compact.
Fantastic experience with very clean & well maintained cars. Booking process was also extremely easy. Highly recommend!
They made everything about our rental experience easy and enjoyable, would definitely rent from them again!
This is my first time with Turo and honestly this experience went far beyond my expectations. The car was absolutely perfect (plus it's an hybrid ...so great mileage). The owner has been extremely available and responsive (answering my way too many questions :)). If you are visiting big island don't bother looking for a car rental agency. This is the car you are looking for.
Easier and way faster than traditional car rental, by far. Very clean, roomy, and comfortable. We drove all over, even over to Hilo, up to the volcano twice, out to a coffee farm, down from our place near the Kona airport to south of Captain Cook twice... and spent less on fuel than I do in a week's commute at home. Eric was fast and clear, and made everything easy. My first Turo experience - if it is always this fast and easy I will never go back to regular rentals.
It was a pleasure doing business with Jason. He was friendly, communicative and punctual, a really good guy. There were no delays picking up the car, not like our previous bad experiences with rental companies in Kona. The car was clean, ran smoothly and, being a Prius, it was quiet and very easy on gas. It was a pleasure having the car for our entire five-week stay. We hope we'll be back in a couple of years. If that happens we'll be looking to rent a car from Jason again, through Turo of course.
Kary is still amazing. Nothing is complicated and when something is not clear; write her and you'll have your answer in a short time!! She is fast in answering you every single stupid question;) I can't say anything bad because it was perfect! I would love to rent a car again with her!! :))