Pololu Valley: The Lookout, the Hike, and the Black Sand Beach at the Bottom
One of the best free things to do on the Big Island. Also one of the steepest.
Pololu Valley sits at the very tip of the Kohala Coast, at the end of a road that feels like it might just drive you off the edge of the island. The lookout alone is worth the drive. The hike down is worth every sore muscle the next morning.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: The Driving Guide Nobody Gives You
People ask us all the time if they need a 4x4 to visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. You do not. Every road in the park is paved. Here is everything you actually need to know before you go.
Mauna Kea Stargazing: Skip the Tour and Do It On Your Own
Mauna Kea stargazing tours sell out weeks in advance and cost $200 or more per person. People book them because they assume there is no other way to get up there. There is.
Up the Mountain, Under the Stars: Exploring Mauna Kea the Right Way
Most visitors to the Big Island arrive with sunscreen and a swimsuit. But the ones who truly get under the island's skin know you don't go up Mauna Kea in a rental sedan with your fingers crossed.
The Best Sunrise on the Big Island of Hawaii: Laupahoehoe
Everyone watches sunset in Kona. The real show is on the other side of the island. Laupahoehoe Point on the Hamakua Coast is the best sunrise on the Big Island, and almost nobody knows about it.
May 2025 New Vehicles For Rent
Check out our newest Mini Cooper, a striking blue Mini Cooper S Convertible. Are you a Miniac, love driving Minis, or want to know what all the hype is about?
New Website
Check out our new website. Same low prices, faster to load, better car descriptions and photos. Built to get you into your rental faster and easier than before.
April 2025 New Vehicles
We are excited to announce our new Mini Cooper, a red convertible we have nicknamed CandyCane that is sure to turn heads.