Reviews of Bio Beetle ECO Rental Cars (Rent Cars)

Buck Bilderback

Pam Wolf has a heart of gold rescuing all the cats. There needs to be more people like her.

M Kelly Rogers

My Go-To car rental place on Maui for 3+ years!! This is a guilt-free no-brainer for those who care at all about one's own impact on the island and the planet. You're in paradise, right? So why not treat the place like it's just that? Very friendly, local, low-key, non-corporate people who actually care more about doing good for their island than just making a profit and some uncaring shareholder somewhere happy. We just rented the new '18 Leaf and it rocks, with a +150 mile range!! There are free charging stations in Wailea and Kaanapali and more are no-doubt on the way. Plus, the car is just great fun to drive. And no tailpipe exhaust or trips to the gas station! Check 'em out!

Andrew Baker

Super easy and a great way to rent a car. We would have rented a Leaf, but unfortunately our condo had no nearby charging, and at the time there were no good charging options an Hana, so we stuck with the Prius, which gave us exellexce mileage and value. If we're ever in Maui again, we'll definitely use Bio Beetle, and hopefully by then they'll have the Chevy Bolt available, since thatvwoyth completely cover any conceivable round trip on the island.

Jon S

The sweetest and most down to earth friendly people I have ever met. Very reasonable prices and they give all their money to helping animals. If you are looking for a rental near OGG Bio Beetle is a MUST. :) Also loved the cats.

Dennis Albin

What a great company. Talk the talk and walk the walk. Have used them many times on Maui.

Nicolas GUILLAUME

This place is great. I used them a couple times to get a car in Maui and I wish that they were available on other islands. I've used the prius C and the leaf. The prius C will most like get you through a 4 day stay on a single tank and the Leaf's limited range is surprisingly not an issue with the abundance of quick chargers. Their prices are very reasonable and it feels good to support a green, local business!

Tom Dellatorre

An excellent option if you are visiting Maui by cruise ship. Bio Beetle was friendly and easy to deal with. The Jettas we rented ran great and used very little fuel. They threw in lots of extras like coolers and beach chairs. Their office is within walking distance of the pier, although the pedestrian walkway is very long so it ends up being a little over a mile. They will also allow you to park overnight no charge and the bio diesel filling station is around the corner from their office. Overall a great value and very convenient!

NXValiant .

(Translated by Google) Yeah, that was great. I've never had a hybrid / electric / biodiesel car before and that's why I really wanted to try the small company. We finally decided to buy the biodiesel VW Jetta, as the Nissan Leaf (electric) is not recommended for driving on the volcano or the Road to Hana (range problem). The car is quite old, but also cheap. The air conditioning takes about 5min until it runs, that was with us despite the hot weather but never a problem. The Jetta also has two other advantages: 1. Since he is rather old, does not belong to a large rental car company and has the big biodiesel logo on it, he is less prone to car burglaries, which should be very common in Hawaii. You look like a local, with less burglary. 2. One is certainly asked once a day on whether the car is really because with recycled frying oil and then can proudly answer "Yes, it does!" Was the biggest for me as a sustainability crack: D The two owners are very helpful in lending out free bodyboards / snorkeling gear / travel books. The car change would have been possible without any problems. Absolutely recommended! PS: The owners give the range with well over 400 miles, but with a bit of Eco-Drive you can go much further! Also worth mentioning: The biodiesel is more expensive than normal gasoline, we have paid about $ 40 for about 80% of the tank. But who does not want to drive with frying instead of petroleum, to save a few dollars, which is not to help ;-) (Original) Jep, das war super. Ich hatte zuvor noch nie ein Hybrid-/Elektro-/Biodieselauto, und darum wollte ich die kleine Firma unbedingt ausprobieren. Wir haben uns schlussendlich für den Biodiesel VW Jetta entschieden, da der Nissan Leaf (Elektro) nicht für die Fahrt auf den Vulkan oder die Road to Hana empfohlen wird (Problem der Reichweite). Das Auto ist ziemlich alt, dafür aber auch entsprechend günstig. Die Klimaanlage braucht etwa 5min bis sie läuft, das war bei uns trotz heissem Wetter aber nie ein Problem. Der Jetta hat ausserdem zwei weitere Vorteile: 1. Da er eher alt ist, nicht zu einer grossen Mietwagenfirma gehört und das grosse Biodiesel-Logo drauf hat, ist er weniger anfällig für Autoeinbrüche, die in Hawaii sehr gängig sein sollen. Man sieht aus wie ein Einheimischer, bei denen weniger eingebrochen wird. 2. Man wird pro Tag sicher einmal darauf angesprochen, ob das Auto denn wirklich mit recyceltem Frittieröl fährt und kann dann stolz antworten "Yes, it does!" War für mich als Nachhaltigkeits-Crack das grösste :D Die beiden Eigentümer sind sehr hilfsbereit und leihen gratis Bodyboards/Schnorchelausrüstung/Reisebücher aus. Auch der Autowechsel wäre problemlos möglich gewesen. Uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen! PS: Die Eigentümer geben die Reichweite mit gut 400 Meilen an, aber mit ein bisschen Eco-Drive kommt man noch deutlich weiter! Auch zu erwähnen: Der Biodiesel ist teurer als normales Benzin, wir haben für etwa 80% des Tanks ca. 40$ bezahlt. Aber wer nicht mit Frittier- statt Erdöl fahren will, um ein paar Dollar zu sparen, dem ist nich zu helfen ;-)

Erin Hayashi

Bio Beetle was the absolute best pick for our car rental in Maui. We rented a Bio-Jetta and opted for the airport pickup service, which was incredibly reasonable. Instead of waiting in line at the traditional rental car service, we walked straight to the parking lot and were on our way. The car was clean and well serviced. The diesel engine was so much fun to drive. It was such a unique experience. The gas mileage was so good, we didn't need to fill up once. We used about half a tank in six days- even after the infamous "Drive to Hana." Pam was kind enough to loan us boogie boards, a cooler and reusable shopping bags. Drop-off was quick and easy, much easier than any corporate rental. Highly recommended to anyone looking for affordable, eco-friendly transportation.

Kimberly Kahn

Renting from Bio-Beetle allowed me to feel good about the necessary evil of renting a car on Maui. I wasn't looking for a fancy car, just something reliable and comfortable to get a few people around during vacation. The biodiesel Jetta I rented fit the bill: it drove just fine; had great gas mileage; the a/c worked well; and the trunk had lots of room for the beach umbrellas, foam noodles, and boogie boards that Bio-Beetle lent me. The rental process was just as convenient as using one of the major rental companies but it had a delightful personal touch! Being picked up at the airport and dropping the car off at the airport made everything hassle-free. If you want a pristine late-model car you might be disappointed. I was happy to drive a not-fancy car and enjoy the fringe benefits: supporting a local business; encouraging local cooking oil recycling initiatives, helping fund a cat sanctuary, and minimizing waste (free loan of beach supplies/toys)!

Greg McKone

We were able to reserve our Prius easily. The price was competitive. We were picked up at the airport within 5 minutes of calling. Pam was very down to earth and helped us appreciate how our rental vehicle choice contributed to the preservation of Maui. Our car was in good condition, gassed up and ready to go. Pam offered to lend us coolers and boogie boards at no charge. The car functioned well and was adequate for the 4 of us and beach gear.

Rachel Cronmiller

Took a couple of phone calls to get booked, but zero issues after. They picked us up quickly from the airport in our Prius C. Car was clean, no smell, etc. We drove to their place to sign the paperwork and they lent us a small cooler and boogie boards. Within minutes we were on our way. Car functioned great. We drove the entire island (road to Hana, all the way around through the south side/Upcountry, around Northwest Maui--much scarier than the road to Hana, haha--and to the Haleakala summit and back) and the car handled it all completely fine. When we got to the airport on Sunday, we left the car and the keys there and a voicemail saying where we parked it. I was a little nervous about whether they'd find it--a text confirming on Monday woulda been nice--but since I haven't heard otherwise, I assume they got it with no issues. :) Would definitely rent from them again.

gregory hill

This company was excellent and the car we had with them was fantastic. Not only did it perform amazingly well but it cost about the same as the big companies with one difference, it barely used any fuel. As fuel it quite expensive in Hawai'i, this was a bit plus. The staff I spoke with, and corresponded with via email, were polite, efficient and prompt with their responses. They also threw in a cooler and boogie boards for use! I will definitely be renting with them next time I am on Maui.

Nicole Martin

My Mom and I used Bio-Beetle last year for our trip to Maui. Loved the whole idea. Process was easy, we loved that we could request things to be left in the car so we could use them during our trip. I am a huge animal person so knowing proceeds were benefiting animals was an even bigger bonus. We would for sure use them again.

Katie Kochanny

We had such a great experience with Bio Beetle! Shaun picked us up just five minutes after we got to Maui. The car was clean and you really can't beat the gas mileage on a Prius. Not having to worry about catching a shuttle was also great, as Shaun drove us right back to the airport when we were heading home. Awesome car at an awesome value. We will definitely be using Bio Beetle again!

Brad D

Fantastic service, airport parking lot arrival/departure makes it invaluable; however, the personal interaction by the owners makes it worth even more.

Kelly Whitehouse

Don't be put off by the initial appearance of the office location. Pam provides very well maintained cars that are spotlessly clean and ready to drive. Our car was even provided with a small cooler so we could pack a lunch and a couple of drinks. Great service and Pam even returned us to our cruise ship in a Nissan Leaf electric car. We'll definitely be back.

Lily Hua

Called on Sunday left a message to ask for rates, No call back so far. Are they closed?