Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii Rental Car Seats and GPS
Car Seat Requirements
Aloha & Safety First: Keeping Your Keiki Safe on Hawaii's Roads
If you're renting a car in Hawaii with children, it's important to understand Hawaii's child passenger safety requirements before you arrive. Hawaii law establishes specific child restraint requirements based on age, with a height-based exception applying to certain children ages 7 through 9.
Hawaii Child Car Seat Requirements
- Infants under 2 years old: Must be properly secured in a rear-facing child passenger restraint system with a harness.
- Children 2 years old but under 4: Must be properly secured in a rear-facing or forward-facing child passenger restraint system with a harness.
- Children 4 years old but under 10: Must be properly secured in a child passenger restraint system with a harness or booster seat.
- Children ages 7 through 9: There is an exception to the child-restraint requirement when the child is over 4 feet 9 inches tall and is correctly restrained by a lap-and-shoulder seat belt.
- Children 10 years old and older: Are no longer subject to Hawaii's child-restraint requirement, but must still be properly restrained by a seat belt as required by law.
Important: Always use a child restraint that is appropriate for your child's age, size, and the manufacturer's instructions. Hawaii's child passenger restraint requirements are established by state law.
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Additional Car Seat Information
- Child safety seats and booster seats are available as optional rental equipment at rental counters, subject to availability.
- Available seat types can vary by rental company and location.
- The renter is generally responsible for properly installing the child safety seat.
- Always follow the manufacturer's installation and usage instructions.
- Car seats may be especially useful for families traveling with infants, toddlers, and younger children who need a properly fitted restraint.
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GPS Navigation for Your Hawaii Rental Car
GPS navigation systems may be available as optional rental equipment at the rental counter. However, many travelers now use Google Maps, Apple Maps, or another navigation app on their smartphone instead of renting a separate GPS device.
- Smartphone navigation can be a convenient alternative to a dedicated GPS unit.
- If using your phone for navigation, consider downloading maps for offline use before traveling through areas with limited cellular service.
- A vehicle phone mount can make smartphone navigation easier to view while driving.
- Never handle or program a navigation device while driving.
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Car Seat and GPS Navigation Costs
Mahalo for Planning Ahead
The prices below are provided as a general reference and are subject to change without notice.
Alamo
- • Child Safety Seat: $14.50/day, $87/week*
- • Infant Seat: $14.50/day, $87/week*
- • Booster Seat: $14.50/day, $87/week*
- • GPS Navigation: $16.99/day, $99.99/week*
Enterprise
- • Child Safety Seat: $14.50/day, $87/week*
- • Infant Seat: $14.50/day, $87/week*
- • Booster Seat: $14.50/day, $87/week*
- • GPS Navigation: $16.99/day, $99.99/week*
National
- • Child Safety Seat: $14.50/day, $87/week*
- • Infant Seat: $14.50/day, $87/week*
- • Booster Seat: $14.50/day, $87/week*
- • GPS Navigation: $16.99/day, $99.99/week*
Avis
- • Child Safety Seat: $14.50/day, up to $87/rental*
- • Infant Seat: $14.50/day, up to $87/rental*
- • Booster Seat: $14.50/day, up to $87/rental*
- • GPS Navigation: $16.99/day*
Budget
- • Child Safety Seat: $13.99/day*
- • Infant Seat: $13.99/day*
- • Booster Seat: $13.99/day*
- • GPS Navigation: $14.00/day*
Payless
- • Child Safety Seat: $14.50/day*
- • Infant Seat: $14.50/day*
- • Booster Seat: $14.50/day*
- • GPS Navigation: $16.99/day*
Thrifty
- • Child Safety Seat: $13.99/day*
- • Infant Seat: $13.99/day*
- • Booster Seat: $13.99/day*
- • GPS Navigation: $16.99/day and up*
Dollar
- • Child Safety Seat: $13.99/day*
- • Infant Seat: $13.99/day*
- • Booster Seat: $13.99/day*
- • GPS Navigation: $16.99/day and up*
Hertz
- • Child Safety Seat: Starting at $13.99/day*
- • Infant Seat: Starting at $13.99/day*
- • Booster Seat: Starting at $13.99/day*
- • GPS Navigation: Available as optional equipment*
*Prices shown are provided as a general reference and are subject to change without notice.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii Rental Car Seats and GPS
What are Hawaii's car seat laws for rental cars?
Hawaii's child passenger safety requirements apply to rental cars just as they do to other vehicles. Children under 2 years old must ride in a rear-facing child passenger restraint system with a harness. Children ages 2 through 3 must use a rear-facing or forward-facing child passenger restraint system with a harness. Children ages 4 through 9 generally must use a child passenger restraint system with a harness or booster seat, subject to the height exception provided by Hawaii law for certain children ages 7 through 9.
Does my child need a booster seat in Hawaii?
Children ages 4 through 9 generally need a child passenger restraint system with a harness or a booster seat. Hawaii law provides an exception for a child who is at least 7 but under 10 years old when the child is over 4 feet 9 inches tall and is correctly restrained by a lap-and-shoulder seat belt.
Can I get a car seat or GPS at the rental counter?
Child safety seats, booster seats, and GPS navigation systems may be available as optional rental equipment at the rental counter. Availability and equipment types can vary by rental company and location. These optional items are separate from the standard rental vehicle reservation.
How much do rental car seats and GPS units cost in Hawaii?
Car seat and GPS rental charges vary by rental company and location. The price information provided above is intended as a general reference to help travelers understand the typical additional equipment charges associated with a Hawaii rental car. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Is it better to rent a GPS or use my smartphone?
For many travelers, using Google Maps, Apple Maps, or another navigation app on a smartphone is a convenient alternative to renting a separate GPS device. A dedicated GPS can still be useful for travelers who prefer a separate navigation screen. If you use your phone, consider downloading maps for offline use before exploring areas where cellular service may be limited.
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Safety and legal information: This page is provided for general informational purposes and is not legal or safety advice. Hawaii child passenger restraint requirements are established under Hawaii Revised Statutes §291-11.5. Requirements may change, so travelers should rely on the current law when making safety decisions.