Hilo-Mauna Kea Observatory-Volcanoes National Park-Kona

Very satisfied! The person at the counter was a female trainee who wasn't familiar with the business or the vehicle. She gave me an old 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, and the trunk couldn't fit my stuff. I went back to the counter and chatted with another experienced white male staff member. He apologized for giving me such an old car and upgraded me to a brand-new 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer! It’s 5.75 meters long, similar to a Chevrolet Suburban. It easily fit three 24-inch suitcases, a 22-inch suitcase, two carry-ons, and a bunch of backpacks.

No upselling, quick paperwork process, and the staff was extremely nice and welcoming. They upgraded our car for free!

It was okay

The rental location is right near the airport, less than a five-minute walk. We went the wrong way and wasted a bit of time, but luckily it was late, so there weren’t many people, and there was no need to queue. When picking up the car, the domestic rental company repeatedly reminded us to check if the American company added insurance. I specifically checked, and the company was very straightforward. They saw I had bought insurance domestically and did not try to sell any additional insurance. Returning the car was also convenient. We returned it at a different location, and it was hassle-free—just needed a receipt from the rental office. Fortunately, we kept ours. Moreover, this company didn’t require a deposit. The previous company required a $100 deposit to cover potential violations or damages. Maybe it was because we had comprehensive insurance this time. They mentioned that even minor scrapes would be handled by the insurance company, so there's no need to worry at all.

The service attitude and car condition were good. However, the GPS had low battery and was set to Japanese, so I had to go back to the staff to reset it, which took some time and caused me to arrive at the hotel late.