."; the click id is
// everything after the second dot.
function clickCookieValue(raw) {
if (!raw) return '';
var parts = raw.split('.');
return parts.length >= 3 ? parts.slice(2).join('.') : '';
}
// The first-party cookies Google's and Microsoft's own tags persist on ad
// landings: _gcl_aw (gclid, 90 days), _gcl_gb (gbraid), _uetmsclkid
// ("_uet" + msclkid). These survive even when our localStorage record was
// written earlier by an organic visit.
function readClickCookies() {
var out = {};
try {
var gclid = clickCookieValue(readCookie('_gcl_aw'));
if (gclid) out.gclid = gclid;
var gbraid = clickCookieValue(readCookie('_gcl_gb'));
if (gbraid) out.gbraid = gbraid;
var msclkid = readCookie('_uetmsclkid');
if (msclkid) out.msclkid = msclkid.indexOf('_uet') === 0 ? msclkid.slice(4) : msclkid;
} catch (e) {}
return out;
}
function readGaCookies() {
var out = {};
try {
var clientMatch = document.cookie.match(/(?:^|;\s*)_ga=([^;]+)/);
if (clientMatch) {
var clientParts = decodeURIComponent(clientMatch[1]).split('.');
if (clientParts.length >= 2) out.ga_client_id = clientParts.slice(-2).join('.');
}
} catch (e) {}
try {
// This cookie suffix is the GA4 stream ID; the automation coverage alert
// is the backstop if a future stream replacement changes it.
var sessionMatch = document.cookie.match(/(?:^|;\s*)_ga_23T968XY2Y=([^;]+)/);
if (sessionMatch) {
var sessionCookie = decodeURIComponent(sessionMatch[1]);
var gs2Match = sessionCookie.match(/(?:^|[.$])s(\d+)(?:\$|$)/);
var sessionParts = sessionCookie.split('.');
var sessionId = gs2Match
? gs2Match[1]
: sessionParts[0] === 'GS1' && /^\d+$/.test(sessionParts[2] || '')
? sessionParts[2]
: '';
if (sessionId) out.ga_session_id = sessionId;
}
} catch (e) {}
return out;
}
// Stored (URL-captured) values win; cookie-derived values only fill gaps, so
// a referrer-only stored record can never mask a click ID the ad platforms'
// own cookies still carry.
function mergeAttribution(stored, cookies) {
var out = {};
var key;
for (key in cookies) {
if (cookies[key]) out[key] = cookies[key];
}
for (key in stored) {
if (stored[key]) out[key] = stored[key];
}
return out;
}
window.__mhAttribution = {
URL_PARAMS: URL_PARAMS,
readStored: readStored,
writeStored: writeStored,
hasClickId: hasClickId,
readClickCookies: readClickCookies,
readGaCookies: readGaCookies,
mergeAttribution: mergeAttribution
};
})();
MAUKA HUALALAI RENTALS
Car Rentals in Kona on Hawaii Island (the Big Island)
Mauka Hualalai Rentals is a local, family-owned car rental in Kailua-Kona on Hawaii Island, the beautiful Big
Island of Hawaii. Our high quality, upgraded vehicles are delivered straight to your
car rental at KOA airport
or your hotel. Sailing in instead? We also handle Kona cruise port car rental
pickups. Great cars, no hidden fees, and cheap car rental in Kona
options to meet your needs.
Convertibles
Top down ocean breeze in your hair. Ideal for scenic coastal drives.
Trucks
4x4 Trucks to explore the less travelled paths and all the Big Island has to offer. See our 4x4 truck rentals for Mauna Kea.
Sports Cars
Want an exciting car to drive on your Hawaii Vacation? Pick one of our sports cars so you can enjoy the winding roads.
SUVs
Best SUVs to explore Volcanos National Park. Extra ground clearance, legroom, and luggage room to enjoy the islands. See our SUV rentals in Kona.
15 Passenger Vans
Need to rent a van on Kona Big Island to fit in 15 people? We have you covered! Tall, Medium, Short Roof, Extra Long, Dually, every option you need. Upgraded luxury with Mercedes Sprinters, or budget friendly with Ford Transits. See our 15 passenger van rental in Kona.
Luxury Vehicles
Porsche, Jaguar, Mini, BMW, Fiat, Mercedes and more. We have your favorite luxury brand rental covered. See our luxury car rental in Kona.
We offer the convenience of delivery where you want it, when you want it.
Flying into Kona? We deliver to KOA airport. Flying into Hilo? We deliver to ITO airport. Staying at a resort? We come to you.
From a small business you can trust
We have been in business for over 6 years and love hearing stories from our happy renters.
We would love to have the pleasure of adding you to the list!
Yes! Check our Deals page for First Responder discounts, free delivery codes, and more.
Please contact us. We try to be as flexible as possible.
200 miles per day included, plenty to circle the entire Big Island in a day with miles to spare.
International Visitors
Yes! We welcome visitors from Canada, Australia, the UK, Japan, and beyond. Hawaii accepts valid foreign licenses. If yours isn’t in English (like a Japanese license), bring an International Driving Permit or an official English translation along with it.
The right side, same as the US mainland, and speed limits are posted in miles per hour. Visiting from the UK, Australia, or Japan? Take the first few miles easy and you’ll adjust quickly.
Many visitors are covered through an international credit card or a travel insurance policy. Contact us before your trip and we’ll help make sure you’re covered before you land.
Yes, we accept major international credit cards. Full payment is required at booking and the security deposit is refunded to the same card on return.
Yes! Car hire and car rental are the same thing here, and we’re a local, family-owned hire company with a 4.9-star Google rating. Your car is waiting for you at KOA airport when you land, with 200 miles (about 320 km) per day included.
Check out our current discounts
Make your smiles per dollar go even further!
First Responder Discount
5% off
We appreciate those who serve. First responders, active military, veterans, and teachers all save 5% on any rental. Just mention your role when booking and show valid ID at pickup. Our way of saying mahalo for everything you do.
Use code THANKS4SERVICE5
Free Kona Delivery
Free Delivery
Book a weekly rental or longer and we will deliver your vehicle anywhere in the Kona area at no extra charge. Hotels, vacation rentals, or even KOA airport pickup. No shuttle buses, no waiting in line. Your car is ready when you are.
Use code KONADELIVERY2026
Van Love
5% off
Traveling with family, a group, or hauling gear? Save 5% when you rent any van for a week or longer. From our spacious Ford Transit passenger vans to our Mercedes Sprinter, there is plenty of room for everyone and everything.
Use code WEEKVANRENTAL
Kamaʻāina Discount
5% off
Locals ride for less. Show a valid Hawaii state ID at pickup and save on any rental. Because the people who call these islands home deserve to explore them too.
Use code KAMAAINA
Our Proud Partnerships
Car Rental on Hawaii Island, the Big Island
Looking for a car rental on Hawaii Island? Mauka Hualalai Rentals is based in Kailua-Kona and serves the entire Big Island. We deliver to Kona International Airport (KOA), the Kona cruise port, resorts along the Kohala Coast, and vacation rentals from Waimea to Hilo. One island, one local team, and your exact vehicle waiting when you arrive.
Hawaii Island is larger than every other Hawaiian island combined, so the car you pick matters. A Kona SUV rental or 4x4 for Mauna Kea handles the elevation and back roads, a convertible makes the coastal highways unforgettable, and a 15 passenger van keeps big groups together. Watching the budget? Our cheap car rental in Kona starts at $69 a day with no hidden fees.
Whether you call it Kailua-Kona car rental, Big Island car rental, or Hawaii Island car rental, you get the same thing from us: a 4.9 star local company, free delivery, 200 miles a day included, and a real person on the phone.
Mauka Hualalai RentalsDEV
We usually reply within a few minutes
Aloha! 🤙 Before we chat, please share your name and email so we can follow up if needed.
How can we help you today? Ask us anything about our vehicles or rentals! 🌺