OGG Rental Car Guide: Kahului Airport
Renting a car at Kahului Airport (OGG) in Kahului, Maui, Hawaii. This guide covers the pickup process, top brands on-airport, pricing, hidden fees, and the specific tricks for saving money at OGG that you would not learn from the rental company itself.
Where to pick up your rental at OGG
All on-airport brands share the consolidated rental car facility (CONRAC) next to the terminal. A free electric tram carries you about half a mile from the terminal to the rental counters. If the tram is down, the walk takes about 7 to 10 minutes.
Follow the rental car signs from baggage claim to the tram. Every on-airport brand is in the same building, and returns go back to the same facility.
OGG pricing & hidden fees
Average daily rate: varies by season, so compare all-in quotes for your dates.
Mandatory airport fees: A daily customer facility charge (it pays for the CONRAC), Hawaii's daily rental motor vehicle surcharge tax, general excise tax, and a concession recovery fee. Check your agreement for the exact amounts.
These charges are added on top of the quoted base rate, so a cheap headline price at OGG can look very different at checkout. Always check the all-in total when comparing across brands.
Top rental brands at OGG
OGG hosts 9 on-airport rental brands:
- Alamo
- Avis
- Budget
- Dollar
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- National
- Sixt
- Thrifty
Best for premium service: National (Emerald Aisle) and Hertz (Gold) let loyalty members skip the counter
Cheapest base rates: Compare Dollar and Thrifty against the majors, since the gap changes with your dates
For each brand's specific fuel policies and refueling charges, see our deep-dive guides:
Hertz fuel policy · Enterprise fuel policy · Avis fuel policy · Budget fuel policy · National fuel policy
OGG-specific quirks worth knowing
Should you rent off-airport instead?
Local agencies and peer-to-peer rentals around Kahului and Kihei can be cheaper, especially for older cars on long stays, but confirm insurance, pickup details and the condition of the car first.
Worth considering for longer rentals: Local Kahului agencies for stays of a week or more; compare the all-in total against the CONRAC brands.
How to save the most at OGG
- Compare the all-in total. At OGG, the cheapest headline rate is not always the cheapest final bill.
- Skip prepaid fuel. Self-fill is usually cheaper: fill up close to the return location, since the company refuel charge is usually well above the pump price. Check your agreement for the exact rate.
- Check your coverage before you go. Many credit cards and auto policies cover damage to a rental, but card coverage never includes liability, so confirm what you have before declining the counter's offer.
More tips: how to avoid hidden rental fees.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you pick up a rental car at OGG?
A free electric tram runs about half a mile to the shared CONRAC next to the terminal; if it is down, the walk takes 7 to 10 minutes.
What is the average rental car price at OGG?
There is no reliable average for OGG: rates climb over holidays and summer, when Maui's limited supply runs short. Compare all-in quotes for your dates.
What hidden fees should I watch for at OGG?
A daily customer facility charge, Hawaii's rental motor vehicle surcharge tax, general excise tax and a concession recovery fee.
Which rental car company is best at OGG?
National (Emerald Aisle) and Hertz (Gold) let loyalty members skip the counter. Dollar and Thrifty are worth pricing against them.
Is it cheaper to rent a car off-airport from OGG?
Local Kahului and Kihei agencies and peer-to-peer rentals can be cheaper for long stays, but confirm insurance and pickup details first.
Are there any quirks to renting at OGG?
Book early, read your contract's road limits before the Road to Hana, and fuel up in Kahului. Haleakala sunrise needs a reservation.