What about overnight car rental parking in Honolulu and Waikiki?

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Parking basics in Honolulu and Waikiki:

While everyone wants to go on their dream vacation in Hawaii, some might not consider the problems that can arise at this vacation hotspot. Finding a place for rental cars to park overnight can be a real challenge. It’s hard to find a place in Waikiki and Honolulu in general to park your car during the day and even worse during the night time hours. Because of this, hotels can charge up to $35 per night or more for overnight parking. You may be able to negotiate a lower price with your hotel, but that is rare. But sometimes your vacation travel reward points can be used for a reduced rate or free parking. There are several things to consider when parking your car overnight. Again the cost of overnight parking at the hotel can be expensive.

Parking Meters:

Another alternative that is even more expensive is meter parking, which encompasses most of the parking in the city. Meter’s only let you put enough change in them for four hours or less of legal parking, making a trip back inevitable if you plan on parking there overnight.

Street Parking:
The Ala Wai Canal area is a place you can park for free. There is other free street parking scattered around the city, but there are signs posted for when you can park and when you can’t. Probably not overnight. If you park where you're not supposed to, expect to have your rental car at least ticketed or worse yet, towed away. You might have to walk far or eventually move your vehicle, which is not ideal, especially at night. 

Garages and lots:

Garages and parking lots are a good alternative. There are around 50 parking lots and garages in Honolulu, but not all operate 24 hours. The price of overnight parking in some garages and lots can be more expensive than a hotel’s rate, and can be located too far from where you're staying. The least expensive overnight parking garages charge as little as $8 for 10 hours of parking between 5pm and 5 am. They are few and far between. The most expensive parking garages can charge up to $4 per half hour with a $75 maximum per day. With garage or meter parking the likelihood of you finding cheap parking close to your hotel might be slim. 

Can I park overnight in the car rental facility parking lots?

No. Though some rental car companies operate paid parking at some mainland airports, the rental car companies in Hawaii will not allow you to use their lot to park overnight, whether it be your personal car or even a car you rented from them.

Is it safe to park?
Like any big city, one problem to consider when parking overnight in Honolulu or Waikiki is the potential risk for vandalism or car theft. Valuables can be taken and it’s always a good idea to purchase Personal Effects Protection Insurance just in case. 

Should I even rent a car?

Many people are left wondering whether or not it’s even worth renting a car for their entire trip and paying to park it every night. The cost of renting a car plus the cost of parking can be expensive, leaving many people to seek out an alternative option. Because vehicle transportation is required to visit some of Oahu’s famous sights in North Shore, Waimea Bay, Diamond Head and the famous Hanauma Bay, you’ll need a vehicle to get there. 

Save Money - Rent a car for the day and return it every night.

Visitors will therefore seek out alternative options such as renting a car right in Honolulu or Waikiki for the day and returning it every night to avoid the costly overnight parking charges. It's the perfect option for some people. It's exactly what some cruise ship passengers do at each port they travel to. Another perk to renting vehicles this way and not through an airport location is that you’ll save money. Approximately 11.11 percent of the cost of your rental car consists of extra airport fees. This is known as the Airport Concessionaire Recovery Fee and is only required at airport rental locations.

Parking Locations and Rates:

• Waikiki Parking Locations and Rates

• Honolulu Parking Locations and Rates

Who rents cars in Waikiki and Honolulu?
There are several non-airport car rental locations in Waikiki and Honolulu and at cheap rates too! Finding a car rental company that works for you and your budget is something you should research before even landing in Oahu.