808 Smart Car Rentals in Honolulu

4.1
★★★★☆
(171 reviews)

808 Smart Car Rentals provides premier car rentals in Honolulu, Waikiki, and surrounding areas. Our family-owned business offers a wide selection of rentals to fit your needs, including cars, Mini Coopers, minivans, SUVs, and smart car rentals. Whether you're exploring the island's vibrant city life or venturing into its breathtaking natural wonders, we'll have the perfect rental to help you create unforgettable memories. We're also dedicated to preserving Hawaii's natural beauty by prioritizing a low carbon footprint. We strive to keep the island pristine while offering rental cars that are both easy to drive and convenient to park, making your exploration of Hawaii eco-friendly and effortless. Book now online!

Working Hours

Sunday 8 AM-5 PM
Monday 8 AM-5 PM
Tuesday 8 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-5 PM
Thursday 8 AM-5 PM
Friday 8 AM-5 PM
Saturday 8 AM-5 PM

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  • On-site services
Highlights
  • Active military discounts
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Contact Information

+1 808-217-8080 808smartcars.com

Address

444 Niu St

96815 Honolulu

Plus Code: 75P8+QW Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

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4.1
★★★★☆
171 reviews

Rating Distribution

5 stars
118 (69.0%)
4 stars
11 (6.4%)
3 stars
7 (4.1%)
2 stars
8 (4.7%)
1 star
27 (15.8%)

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Featured Review
★★★★
November 10, 2024
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The customer service is exceptional, prices are very affordable, but cars condition is questionable. The first car I picked up got check engine light, so I had an exchange car which as appeared has an issue with a tire. I got another exchange, but it was very old car which was uncomfortable with very squeaky brakes. P.S. there's a parking in the same building and the cost for the rental cars parking is $20/day. Very convenient.

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August 20, 2024
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The employees of this rental car company were friendly and helpful first. We rented a Smart VIP, which was more expensive than a regular Smart. Supposedly VIP should meen a newer car with better equipment. The car we received was old (more than 50.000 miles), equiped with nothing and partly damaged. The driving was horrible as the car was making very loud sounds ongoing and the car was very unstable on the street. We were feeling very insecure. When the vehicle was returned, there was no reaction from the employee regarding the deficiencies. If you want to have a nice and safe vacation, do not rent from this car rental company.

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★★★★★
August 12, 2024
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We booked a smart car really last minute on a weekday and it was a fast and easy process, plus super friendly service. Really good prices too. We did a pretty reasonable clean up of sand / filled it up with gas before returning and had no problems at all. Would totally use this company again!

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★★★★★
May 5, 2024
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We booked the car day before we needed it, luckily we did because it was busy as there the next day. Recommend contacting ahead of time. Unluckily we got 2 flat tyres 35mins away on our return trip. We dont blame the company at all and they were very good in helping the situation. The multiple phone numbers to get assistance made it a bit confusing, however the team got us back to the lot safe and sound. Thanks so much Nico and team, we will be back

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Featured Review
★★★★★
February 2, 2024
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Great experience! Probably the best rental car prices on the island! I rented a smart car during my stay at the Monarch Hotel. Very professional and courteous staff! Easy pick-up and return! The car was older but handled great! Also, received a big discount on the nightly parking rate at the Monarch Hotel parking garage. Highly recommend! Looking forward to renting from 808 Smart Car Rentals again! Mahalo!!

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Featured Review
★★★★★
January 2, 2024
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Vince and Nico at 808 Smart Car Rentals are super nice and friendly. This was my first time driving around Oahu and they made the whole process super smooth. I didn't have a reservation on NYE but Vince went out of his way to make sure I was looked after. I was looking for a car with Apple CarPlay because I needed maps, and even though there weren't many cars available, Vince made it happen. Vince looked after me and I'm super appreciative. The car was awesome and I had a great time exploring the island. HIGHLY recommend getting a car with a screen so you can drive safely (especially for an Aussie used to driving on the other side) Thanks guys!

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Featured Review
★★★★★
August 30, 2023
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I recently had the pleasure of renting a car from 808 Smart Car Rentals, and I must say that the service provided by Niko, my salesperson, was nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, my experience with 808 Smart Car Rentals was smooth, hassle-free, and truly enjoyable. First and foremost, I was impressed by Niko's professionalism and knowledge. He patiently listened to my requirements and helped me choose the perfect car that suited my needs. His expertise and genuine interest in assisting me made me feel confident in my decision. What truly sets 808 Smart Car Rentals apart is their exceptional customer service. Niko's friendly and personable nature made the entire experience enjoyable. He was readily available to answer any questions I had during my rental and even provided some helpful local tips and recommendations. I was thoroughly impressed with the overall experience at 808 Smart Car Rentals, and I highly recommend them to anyone in need of a reliable and hassle-free rental service. Niko's professionalism, expertise, and outstanding customer service truly made a difference. Thank you, Niko, and the entire team at 808 Smart Car Rentals, for providing me with an unforgettable experience. You have earned my highest recommendation and a well-deserved five-star rating!

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★★★★★
May 5, 2021
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We had a wonderful experience with 808 smart cars. They have very reasonable rates. Doc was very professional and had us ready with keys in our hand in no time. Couldn't have been a better car for the island neither, where others were trying to find a place to park in areas we could pretty much fit anywhere. Having the convertible top down made it extremely nice to take pics out the top to get a good shot while driving across the island. Also they get like 40 miles per gallon and it was only around $25 to fill up the tank. Definitely recommend and will use them again when we come back to visit.

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★★★★★
Local Guide November 10, 2024
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Good prices for a island car. Easy to work with them on getting a car.
★★★★★
September 1, 2024
Original
Reasonable Prices and super friendly staff, highly reccomend this.
★★★★
September 1, 2024
Original
Super easy to rent, the smart car was very shaky when stopped or stopping though
★★★★
Local Guide September 1, 2024
Original
Rented a newer Nissan Versa. Best rate I could find. No extra add-ons. Insurance was affordable. Rental process was pretty straight forward. The vehicle was sufficient although a little old, however it did need some maintenance and I am not sure how looked after the rental cars are. For example this one needed new wipers, so when it rained it was simply quite dangerous as I couldnt see well. I mentioned this to the employee at return. Right rear tyre was dangerously low on tread and I think the car needed a service as it was pretty sluggish. However the AC worked well which was important for us on a hot Hawaiian day! I would rent again but have a very close look at the car before driving away.
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August 1, 2024
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Thieves Charged me for 3 days while reservation was 2. Told me I will receive a refund which never happened.. Edit : this review was effective (more than the contacts by email) . Thank you for the correction
★★★★★
Local Guide August 1, 2024
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Great car rental, reasonably priced and super friendly. Hired a regular four door car from them and they were very accommodating with car seats for our kids, highly recommend.
★★★★★
June 1, 2024
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So I experienced something I never thought was possible. I rented a car and it was a pleasant (and affordable) experience. Niko and Rose they r amazing. The vehicle was great and they absolutely go the extra mile!
★★★★★
Local Guide June 1, 2024
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We rented a smart car for 6 days. Best thing we did. The car can park anywhere. The staff was friendly and very helpful. The car was clean and well maintained. The price is half of what others charge. 3 days for 100.00 total.
★★★★★
Local Guide May 1, 2024
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Love the small car ,fit everywhere and cheap gas
May 1, 2024
Original
Not to pleased with the first car we had. Took them 2 days before we got a different one, no cost. Explained to them what I notice what was going on with it. Gentleman behind counter said its a smart car and is supposed to sound like that. Its not supposed to sound like its has a bad fuel injector, an miss firing. Also suspension was shot and brake was hanging up. Well all I can say is thank you to the other fellur that updated our car an gave us an other day. But unfortunately next my wife and I visit Hawaii, we will not be using 808 smart car.
★★★★★
May 1, 2024
Original
We are staying in Oahu for a week and decided to do their 3 day car rental deal. It was a great price. We rented their smart car. We unfortunately ended up having a tire blow out on our second day. We let them know about the incident and they (Vince and another guy working the front desk) gladly took care of the blow out and gave us a replacement car and extra hours for the time we missed out. Super amazing customer service for that! Cant wait to rent w you guys next time we come out!!
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★★★★★
Local Guide March 1, 2024
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March 1, 2024
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They sold out of their smart cars but continued renting them out online. I m glad I called ahead to confirm my reservation, otherwise I would ve gone there and ended up having to rent a more expensive car. They weren t helpful and unwilling to give me a discount for the more expensive car. I would go with Turo instead honestly.
★★★★★
February 1, 2024
Original
Fun car! Great on gas! Awesome experience
★★★★★
Local Guide February 1, 2024
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We rent from these guys pretty often. Theyve become our go-to for a quick weekend jaunt around the island. They always have reliable cars readily available, even on the spur of the moment. Super friendly staff, and the best deal in town for us!
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★★★★★
Local Guide February 1, 2024
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Vince saw our urgency and got us in the right car wikiwiki. Definitely arrive a bit early for pickup. And book on the web for the best prices. Great spot for trips to the north shore and around the island.
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★★★★★
January 1, 2024
Original
great service, helpful Staff.
December 1, 2023
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The 2nd car we rented today,died on us TWICE. First out at the Dole Plantation and then the 2nd time when we were returning it at the rental place. This is not what I was expecting. I had to get my friend to help push the car into position. We could not even call their customer service, it went to voice-mail. No one has called us back. I want a full refund. Very traumatic experience for me, dont need to go and get people to help me PUSH the car out of the way. The first SmartCar we rented yesterday was fine.
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★★★★★
Local Guide December 1, 2023
Original
This place was easy to rent from, inexpensive and easy to return. I cant imagine renting a car in Hawaii for anything easier or less expensive. I was 1000% happy
★★★★★
December 1, 2023
Original
My first experience wasn t the best to be completely honest, however the owner/manager made things right on the second go-around hence 5 stars. Prices are reasonable, staff is friendly, but the location was super convenient.
★★★★★
December 1, 2023
Original
Excellent Customer Service and friendliness, clean, affordable when you need to get around. 808 is dependable and I recommend this service highly to everyone in and coming into Hawaii! Niko is an excellent customer service agent, always going out of his way to help. If you need anything or assistance, ask for him.
December 1, 2023
Original
Untruthful offers, dubious company. When booking online, you will be charged more than stated in the booking for no reason. The complaint was only processed after two written and telephone contact attempts. We wait in vain for the manager to call back...
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Unwahrheitsgemasse Angebote, unserioses Unternehmen. Bei Onlinebuchung wird einem ohne Grund mehr belastet, als in der Buchung angegeben. Die Beschwerde wurde erst nach zweimaligem schriftlichen und telefonischen Kontaktversuch bearbeitet. Auf den Ruckruf des Managers warten wir vergebens...
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★★★★★
December 1, 2023
Original
Awesome experience, Hawaiian guy is totatally cool, upgraded us to a sick abarth for free! Just don t forget to refuel car with premium fuel and take the check, and you ll be golden. Perfect service, just need to read instructions. Also cars are one of the cheapest one s that we ve looked into. Love it!
★★★★★
Local Guide December 1, 2023
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Me and my husband rented a car from 808 Smart Car Rentals, we were so happy of the service provided! Everything went very smoothly, our agents were really friendly and gave us the best deal 5/5 ! We were really happy with the provided car, it was clean, ride was smooth We highly recommend this rental place!
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Local Guide December 1, 2023
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We have rented the car here because it is in the building of our room. The was worst experience. Even though it is cheap, the car is old. You will get what you pay for. The staff at the front having poor service mind as well as communication. He could do his job better to inform us on things to know. It was a wrong choice deciding rant the car here :( not recommended or train your employee better.
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★★★★★
December 1, 2023
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★★★★★
Local Guide December 1, 2023
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We rented a smart car for 5 days. It was perfect just to get us from point A to B. It is obviously small but, for 2 people doing day trips, it works well. There is a trunk area (including a hidden compartment), cubby holes, and cup holders; we never felt like we needed more space. The A/C was strong. It was a superb value ($144 for 5 days) and only costed around $30 to fill the gas tank! Staff were also quick, friendly and flexible. We would definitely rent here again. Things to note: The ride was jerky and you can really feel the bumps and gears shifting (in traffic especially). The brakes are surprisingly stiff. There isnt an ideal spot to place your phone for GPSing so I would highly recommend bringing a phone mount of your own (one that suctions to the window).
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