Experience the best travel accommodations of the Big Island of Hawai'i from a Kona boy born and raised! We are a small family-owned and operated business with a young toddler son and love sharing the splendor of the Big Island with our guests and our custom Jeeps! Stand out with a local ride in beautiful condition and ready for adventure! We provide prompt, reliable, and pristine rentals (SUVs too!) and travel guidance and tips to make your experience effortless and memorable! All communication is directly with Ryan or Tabby - just a text away. In addition to the vehicle rentals we also have for rent: child booster seats, beach umbrellas, coolers, and boogie boards. Let us know what you need.
73-4241 Hulikoa Dr
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 746-2518
Imagine stepping off the plane at Kailua-Kona Airport. The warm, tropical breeze hits your face, and you are officially on island time. But instead of kicking off your vacation with a celebratory coconut, you find yourself dragging your luggage toward a crowded, sweltering terminal, only to wait 45 minutes in line at a corporate car rental agency.
By the time you finally get the keys to a standard, uninspiring economy sedan, you are exhausted—and you haven't even seen the beach yet.
Your Hawaiian vacation is an investment of your time, money, and energy. You deserve an experience that matches the majestic, wild beauty of the Big Island. That is exactly where Hawaii Lifted Jeep Rentals comes in. We aren't just a vehicle provider; we are your all-access pass to a VIP, hassle-free adventure.
From customized 4-wheel-drive vehicles and a private airport shuttle to free beach gear and an insider travel guide, we provide everything you need to explore Hawaii without limitations. Here is why choosing the right vehicle changes everything, and why booking your lifted Jeep should be the very first thing you do today.
Why a Standard Car Rental Agency Doesn't Cut It on the Big Island
Skip the Counter: Your Exclusive Private Airport Shuttle
Pack Light, Adventure Hard: Free Beach Gear Included
Your Local Best Friend: The Ultimate Travel Guide & 24/7 Insider Support
The "Hassle-Free Adventurer" Itinerary: Where Will Your Jeep Take You?
The Clock is Ticking: Why You Need to Book Immediately
The Big Island of Hawaii is unlike any other destination on earth. It is massive, rugged, and boasts 8 out of the 13 world climate zones. While a compact car might get you from your resort to a paved parking lot, it drastically limits what you can actually see and do.
True adventurers know that the island’s best-kept secrets are off the beaten path. Whether you are navigating the unpaved roads leading to the pristine white sands of Kekaha Kai State Park, exploring the rugged coastline of South Point, or catching a world-class sunset high above the clouds on Mauna Kea, you need a vehicle built for the terrain.
At Hawaii Lifted Jeep Rentals, we specialize exclusively in customized, lifted 4x4 Jeeps.
Commanding Views: The lifted suspension doesn't just clear rocky paths; it gives you a superior vantage point to take in the breathtaking ocean and volcanic landscapes.
Open-Air Freedom: Pop the top off and feel the Hawaiian sun and ocean mist. There is no better way to immerse yourself in the environment than cruising Highway 19 with the roof rolled back.
Unmatched Capability: Don't let a "rental car prohibited" sign at a dirt road stop your adventure. Our Jeeps are designed to safely get you to the epic destinations that economy cars simply can't reach.
Time is your most valuable asset on vacation. Why waste a single second of it standing in a queue?
Unlike a traditional car rental agency that treats you like just another reservation number, we treat you like family. When you book with Hawaii Lifted Jeep Rentals, your VIP experience begins the moment you land. We bypass the chaotic rental car pavilions entirely. Instead, you are greeted with our exclusive private airport shuttle service.
We whisk you away from baggage claim and take you straight to your customized Jeep. The paperwork is simple, the handoff is seamless, and you go from the airport curb to cruising the coastline in a fraction of the time it takes the other guys. No lines. No hidden up-sells at the counter. Just pure, unadulterated vacation time.
A major pain point for travelers is figuring out how to enjoy the island’s world-class beaches without packing an entire sporting goods store into their checked luggage. Renting gear locally by the day can add hundreds of dollars to your trip, and buying cheap gear just to throw it away before you fly home is terrible for both your wallet and our beautiful island ecosystem.
We solved this problem for you. Every single one of our lifted Jeeps comes fully loaded with premium, free beach gear. When you open the back of your Jeep, you will find:
Comfortable, high-quality beach chairs
Sturdy umbrellas for shade against the mid-day sun
Coolers to keep your local brews, poke, and water ice-cold all day
Bodyboards to catch the surf
You don't need to waste your first day driving to a big-box store. Just grab your swimsuit, throw your bags in your Jeep, and head straight to the water. We've got you covered.
The internet is full of outdated travel blogs and generic top-ten lists. When you are navigating a massive island with ever-changing conditions, you need real-time, local expertise.
When you rent with us, you aren't just getting a set of keys—you are getting a local guide in your pocket. We provide our guests with an extensive, constantly updated digital travel guide. It is packed with insider tips that you won't find on standard travel sites. We tell you where the locals eat, which beaches have the best morning snorkeling, and how to time your drives to avoid traffic.
But we don't stop there. We are available to answer all your questions over the phone, via text, or through email. * Wondering if the surf is too rough at Hapuna Beach today? Text us.
Need a dinner recommendation in Kailua-Kona after a long hike? Call us.
Want to know the best hidden spot to watch the manta rays? Email us.
We embody the true Aloha spirit, ensuring you feel supported, safe, and excited every single day of your trip. We want you to experience Hawaii the way we do.
Not sure where to start? Here is a quick glimpse of what a day looks like when you aren't limited by your vehicle:
Morning: Wake up early, pack your free cooler with fresh tropical fruit and local Kona coffee, and utilize your Jeep’s 4WD to navigate the bumpy, unpaved road to Makalawena Beach. While the crowds are struggling to hike in, you park with ease and enjoy the pristine white sand almost entirely to yourself.
Afternoon: Put the top down and cruise north toward the Kohala Coast. The lifted suspension absorbs the road effortlessly. You use our exclusive travel guide to find a hidden local food truck serving up the best garlic shrimp on the island.
Evening: As the sun begins to set, you head up the Saddle Road. Your rugged Jeep handles the elevation gain like a champion. You pull over, recline your seats, and watch the sky explode in color before the stars come out, far away from the light pollution of the resorts.
Here is the reality of traveling to Hawaii in 2026: demand for premium, customized experiences is at an all-time high, but the supply of specialty vehicles on an island is strictly limited.
While a massive corporate car rental agency might have a fleet of hundreds of identical, boring sedans, our customized lifted Jeeps are highly exclusive. Because we offer a boutique service with private shuttles, free gear, and personalized support, our calendar fills up incredibly fast—often months in advance.
If you want to guarantee that your Hawaiian vacation is spent exploring hidden waterfalls, remote beaches, and volcanic landscapes rather than waiting in lines and riding in cramped economy cars, you cannot wait. Waiting even a few days to secure your transportation could mean missing out on the exact vehicle that makes these adventures possible.
Don't settle for the ordinary. Elevate your vacation, skip the frustrating lines, and experience the Big Island the way it was meant to be seen.
Your adventure of a lifetime is just one click away. Check our availability and reserve your lifted Jeep right now.
Hawaii Lifted Jeep Rentals
73-4241 Hulikoa Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States
https://hawaiiliftedjeeprentals.com/
https://hawaiiliftedjeeprentals.business.site/
(808) 657-4807