July 26, 2026. Maui car rental prices are mixed this week. Minivan and SUV prices are lower compared to one year ago, when the Chrysler Pacifica minivan recall was causing them all to soar sky-high. But prices in all the other categories, compacts, mid-size, Jeeps, and convertibles are higher year-over-year, reflecting a structural shift that has pushed the entire market higher. Our forward-looking indicators continue to predict a drop to low-season pricing right around the corner as the busy...

July 19, 2026. With the July 4 peak of the summer travel season starting to recede in the rearview mirror, prices of Maui rental cars are beginning to soften, with prices in multiple categories down from last week. Availability seems to be improving in most categories, including minivans, that have been under severe pressure for several weeks. However, in a surprise twist, there is a sudden throttling of availability for convertibles and large SUVs. Keep reading for all the details. Fig. 1....

July 12, 2026. This week, we expected prices to move down, continuing a descent from the July 4 peak. Instead, prices bounced back up in most categories. But, peering into the advance booking crystal ball, we see sharp drops coming soon in many of the most volatile categories, including minivans, Jeeps, and convertibles, that will bring them down from their summer peak levels where they are now down to more moderate levels. And, in a project milestone, we mark three full years of data...