The Grinch Steals Christmas - Again! Prices Soar To All-Time High

Dec. 22, 2025. Vehicle recalls and logistics delays combine in a perfect storm nightmare scenario to drive Maui rental car prices to record highs. Rates for a one-week rental briefly topped $6,000/week before settling down to "just" $2,700/week for the week of Dec. 22 to Dec. 29. Most companies - including Avis, Budget, Alamo, Enterprise, Payless, Thrifty - are completely sold out.