Rental car shortage on the island - what are your options?

Shortages of rental cars is a common problem in a lot of vacation destinations, and Kauai is no exception.  

For example, for the first week of this November, CostcoTravel.com shows no rental cars available at any price.  

Owners and guests are getting creative if they can't find a vehicle for their stays on the island.  Here are a few ideas (and big thanks to Marianne Thesken for finding some of them). Note these are possible resources and haven't been vetted.  

Shuttles

Polynesian Adventure:  https://www.polyad.com/tour-destination/airport-shuttle/

They provide service from LIH Airport to Poipu (Kiahuna Plantation) everyday.  Shuttles leave the airport every 90 minutes between 9:30am and 6:30pm.  Reserve your spot early.  Return service to the airport is also available. 

They offer a 1-day pass Island Hopper for $55 taking you to destinations between Poipu - Koloa - Kapaa - Princeville.  It's mostly used as a hotel shuttle but there are a few other stops along the way.  

SpeediShuttle:  https://www.speedishuttle.com/reservations

Shared shuttle service available for $49.50 for two.  

Viator:  link

Shared and private shuttle service and tours.  

Privately owned rental cars (Airbnb for cars)

Turo:  link https://turo.com

Local residents will rent their car to you much like Airbnb does for accommodations.  Prices are high but if you must have a car and you're not picky, this could be an answer.  

Professional rides

Kauai Taxi Company: link  https://www.kauaitaxico.com

Lyft:  use phone app

Uber:  use phone app

Time to register for the upcoming August Kiahuna Homeowners meeting

On Thursday, August 12th, the Kiahuna AOBO Quarterly Board meeting will be held at 3pm PDT, 12noon Hawaii time.  It will be held virtually, via Zoom.

You are invited!

The first thing you need to do is register:  https://outrigger.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5tKBzAYMTMeJDM5CxTn5sg

Don't wait until the last minute as it might delay your access to the meeting.  You will receive an email with details on how to join the meeting on August 12th.  

Early that day (12noon PDT, 9am Hawaii) the AOBO Board will hold its Executive Session.  You can log into that meeting, but you won't be able to stay after the Board adjourns to Exec Session.  Attend the later quarterly meeting (above) to get an Exec Session report. If you wish to log in for the beginning of this meeting, register here:  https://outrigger.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VdeAjJY5Qdu0Fb51vjNClQ