Rental cars in Waikiki from $38

Before you hop into your rental car and drive off into the sunset, we can help you with the basics about Waikiki.It sits 4,847 miles to the west of Washington, the buzzing national capital.

If your trip to Waikiki is all locked in but your itinerary is looking a little empty, let us give you a few hints and tips.If you were to ask a local for sightseeing recommendations, they'd probably point you to Honolulu Zoo and Ala Moana Center. These top attractions are bound to leave an impression.Few things beat discovering somewhere new. While you're here, Royal Hawaiian Center and International Market Place should definitely be among them. Another great attraction here is Ala Moana Beach Park.

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• Before you pick up your car keys and jump behind the wheel, check out both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off outlets to make sure you're bagging the best deal around;
• If your vacation is somewhat flexible, adjust your dates to find lower prices on different days of the week;
• Do what you can to keep your pickup and drop-off times the same. If you bring back your rental car at a later time than you picked it up, you may be charged an extra day unnecessarily;
• Some places reward you big time for paying upfront — watch out for these penny-pinching offers;
• It's best to book as soon as your dates are locked in. The early bird gets the worm!