You may be wondering why rental car prices fluctuate so much throughout the year, especially this year! 2021 is a year of mystery in the car industry as a whole, but the rental car shortage has caught many off guard as they blissfully plan dream vacations that have been postponed for a year or longer! In the midst of the covid-19 outbreak, rental companies and car dealers had to make unconventional moves, like selling a lot of their inventory or otherwise removing it to lessen costs wherever possible. Fast forward to 2021--picture this--SPRING BREAK--travelers in every corner of the nation hit a brick wall. Whether you pre-booked or arrived at your destination attempting to rent a car on the spot, many people found themselves without transportation that they expected or paying out the WAZOO for a rental. Here in Hawaii, some companies made news headlines "Rental Cars Going For As Much As $1,000 A DAY!" Supply and Demand for rentals also affects the cur buying industry which of course affects the consumers price.
As things begin to normalize again and the larger rental companies start to regain their inventory again, the rates will probably even out a bit. However, you will always see peak season prices around holidays and vacation periods (Just like Disneyland!). On the other hand, if you can plan your trip during the low seasons, you are bound to get a steal of a deal! Here at Aloha Auto Rentals, we strive to be the best deal on island especially during these times. When possible, we will match our competitors prices--all you have to do is provide an official quote from another company and ask us if we will beat it!
Here's to great rates in the months ahead!
