Lahaina Car Rentals
Lahaina, Hawaii, USA
Over 2 million visitors per year
Population of over 11,000 residents
Capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom from 1820 to 1845
Front Street is ranked one of the “Top Ten Greatest Streets” by the American Planning Association
Gets an average of 13 inches of rain per year, mostly from December to February
CHOOSING A CAR RENTAL IN LAHAINA, MAUI
Lahaina, once known as Lele, or “restless sun”, is a town steeped in history. Once the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom in the early nineteenth century, Lahaina was known as a whaling village during the whaling boom in the mid 1800’s, with up to 1500 sailors and 400 or more ships working the whaling trade at that time, including Herman Melville, who wrote about the era in his classic novel Moby Dick.
Nestled between the coast and West Maui Mountains, Lahaina is the gateway to Kapalua and the Kaanapali beach resorts, Lahaina is a 45 minute drive from the Kahului Airport.
Lahaina was a popular spot on Maui, with dozens of art galleries, unique shipping experiences and well-known restaurants. Unfortunately the fires of 2023 took out most of Lahaina, and left it to rebuild from scratch, displacing residents and businesses.
One of the largest banyan trees in the United States – imported from India in 1873, has survived
LAHAINA - A HISTORIC WHALING VILLAGE
Lahaina, once known as Lele, or “restless sun”, is a town steeped in history. Once the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom in the early nineteenth century, Lahaina was known as a whaling village during the whaling boom in the mid 1800’s, with up to 1500 sailors and 400 or more ships working the whaling trade at that time, including Herman Melville, who wrote about the era in his classic novel Moby Dick.
Nestled between the coast and West Maui Mountains, Lahaina is the gateway to Kapalua and the Kaanapali beach resorts, Lahaina is a 45 minute drive from the Kahului Airport.
Lahaina was a popular spot on Maui, with dozens of art galleries, unique shipping experiences and well-known restaurants. Unfortunately the fires of 2023 took out most of Lahaina, and left it to rebuild from scratch, displacing residents and businesses.
One of the largest banyan trees in the United States – imported from India in 1873, has survived
THINGS TO DO IN LAHAINA
Whale Watching Tours – One of the most amazing adventures in Marine Life. The North Pacific Humpback Whales visit this area every winter, with the highest numbers from January to March. These majestic whales migrate to Hawaii to breed and birth their baby calves.
Lahaina’s Historic Sites – Lahaina is full of Hawaiian history, being the first capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom, as well as a sea trading port, old whaling destination and home to the first Christian missionaries and Western born settlers. There is so much to discover about the history of the area.
Parasailing- one of the most unique ocean adventures you can experience in West Maui, these activities are only allowed to operate from May to December to avoid the annual migration of the Humpback whales. Guests are strapped into a harness, legs dangling, and fly at heights ranging between 25 and 50 stories high. Exhilarating!
Car Rentals in Lahaina FAQs
Can you drive around Lahaina in a day?
Lahaina is under construction, after the fires, and although businesses are slowly being rebuilt, there is not much to see within Lahaina yet.
Should I book my Lahaina rental car before arriving?
To get the best Lahaina car rental deals we recommend booking your rental car in Lahaina as soon as you have your flight plans arranged. Check back with our website periodically to check for lower rates. If you see a better rate, rebook and cancel your original booking, as this does not cost money, and can save you money if prices go down. If they go up, you are already booked at the lowest price.
Why should I book my Lahaina rental car through Discount Hawaii Car Rental?
Discount Hawaii Car Rental has discounted rates with the major car rental companies in Hawaii, as well as benefits that are not always available directly with the car company or other suppliers. Benefits include up to two free additional drivers in some cases, which can save quite a bit of money if you have multiple people in your party wanting to drive. We also have reduced young driver rates with some car rental companies, allowing renters 20 to 24 years of age to drive with a reduced young driver fee.
Our customer service staff are well-versed on how to help you save money, and can answer any questions you may have about your car rental in Lahaina, such as options for pick-up locations, check in and drop off inquiries, and more.