Do I Need a Car in Kihei?

A rental car is necessary on Maui when you are planning on seeing all the island has to offer. Since Maui is such a large island, taking taxis or Ubers becomes prohibitively expensive compared to getting a rental car.

Do you need a car on Kauai?

Unless you're on a fairly leisurely schedule, you'll need a car or other motorized vehicle to see and do everything on Kauai, which has one major road—one lane in each direction in most places—that rings the island except along the Napali Coast.

Is it worth it to rent a car in Kauai?

If you are staying on the North or South shore you should definitely get a rental car. If your budget is tight, you might be able to save some money by staying near the airport around Lihue. ... The Kauai Marriott near Lihue offers complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport.