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macgruber

Since 06 Dec 2011
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PostMon Dec 01, 14 9:51 am    Maui car rental Reply with quote

Just got back from 9 days in Kehei with family of 5. I needed a minivan or larger car for surfboards and kites but national car rental companies wanted $1000 for minivans or SUVs. I've used several local companies before, some who cater to windsurfers, but often the cars are beaters and guzzle gas.
This time I went with Sergio at Manaloharentacar.net. I got a 2005 Honda Odessey for $300 and I picked up and dropped off at the short term parking directly across from baggage claim. This probably saved an hour on each end. The car was in good shape for its age with power everything and I didn't stick out like a tourist at Kanaha in a white ford fusion.
Kanaha was a bit light this week with 11-12m but I had 4 7m days at Kehei in super-gusty wind 20-42mph.

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westportcap

Since 08 Jan 2012
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PostMon Dec 01, 14 11:43 am     Reply with quote

Good post. I'm headed to Maui in January, and I just booked a minivan with Sergio. THX.

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wood

Since 21 Jan 2013
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PostMon Dec 01, 14 1:04 pm     Reply with quote

Is there a certain time the wind blows on the kehei side? Can you kite anytime of day on the kehei Side?

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ldhr

Since 21 Jul 2009
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PostMon Dec 01, 14 1:35 pm     Reply with quote

11 - 5:00. best from 12 - 3.
there's no wave kiting at kehei - it's open ocean chop.
the wind can be slightly offshore....

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Saildoogie

Since 16 Oct 2013
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PostTue Dec 02, 14 3:58 pm     Reply with quote

We rented with budget rental. A mini van for 8 days for 300. Wide found the deal online.

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macgruber

Since 06 Dec 2011
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PostTue Dec 02, 14 6:28 pm     Reply with quote

Over Thanksgiving? Even some of the local companies quoted me $600. All of the national companies were over $900 even on Priceline.

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Saildoogie

Since 16 Oct 2013
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PostTue Dec 02, 14 6:31 pm     Reply with quote

No sorry. It was the week before thanksgiving.

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MikeZ

Since 17 Jul 2012
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PostTue Dec 02, 14 7:23 pm     Reply with quote

ldhr wrote:
there's no wave kiting at kehei

There can be during the summer...

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