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Big Island Buggy Rental

TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10

Excellent

157 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Explore Kona coffee country, beaches, and scenic coastal roads at your own pace with an eight-hour Big Island buggy rental.

About this tour

Take the scenic route on a Big Island buggy rental, with eight hours to explore at your own pace. This self-guided drive starts in Kailua-Kona and puts the island’s beaches, historic and ancient Hawaiian sites, coffee farms, coastal towns, and overlooks within reach, without a tour bus or fixed itinerary.

Choose a two- or four-seat classic Meyers Manx-style buggy, with manual and automatic options available. Removable soft tops open up the ride to ocean breezes and wide island views. Maps and an overview of local attractions help you plan your day, while beach chairs, towels, a soft cooler, and an umbrella can be requested. Child booster seats are also available. Vehicle selection depends on availability, and the rental price is per buggy.

Keep the adventure on paved roads and parking lots; off-road driving is not allowed. Pickup is by appointment in Kailua-Kona, with paid delivery available by advance arrangement. Set your own pace and discover the Big Island from behind the wheel of a Big Island buggy rental.

Highlights

  • Cruise the Big Island in a classic, open-air buggy
  • Choose your own route through Kona coffee country and coastal towns
  • Stop at beaches, historic sites, farms, and scenic overlooks
  • Enjoy the freedom of a self-guided island adventure

What's included

Included

  • Beach chairs, towels, soft cooler, and umbrella upon request
  • Maps and an overview of local attractions
  • Child booster seats, up to 2, upon request

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Important information

  • Drivers must be at least 21 and have a valid driver's license
  • Full-coverage personal auto insurance is required, or purchase both Supplemental Liability and Collision Damage Waiver through RENTALCOVER.COM
  • All drivers must be registered on the rental contract
  • A registered driver must authorize a credit card for the optional insurance deductible and incidentals
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  • Buggies are for paved roads and parking lots only; attempting to drive off-road incurs a $500 charge
  • Two- and four-seat buggies are available; vehicle selection is subject to availability
  • Yellow Tang, Blue Mako, and Red Tiki have manual transmissions; Green Honu is the only fully automatic buggy
  • You must be able to lift your leg about 30 inches to enter and exit
  • Pickup is by appointment in Kailua-Kona; paid delivery may be arranged in advance
  • The meeting point is about a 15-minute walk from Kailua-Kona pier
  • Cancellations within 24 hours are nonrefundable; weather-related refund decisions are made on the rental day

Frequently asked questions

How long is the rental?

The self-guided buggy rental lasts eight hours.

How many people can ride in a buggy?

Choose a two- or four-seat buggy. The price is per buggy, not per traveler.

What do I need to rent a buggy?

Drivers must be at least 21, hold a valid driver's license, and provide full-coverage personal auto insurance or purchase both required policies through RENTALCOVER.COM. All drivers must be listed on the contract.

Can I drive the buggy off-road?

No. Buggies may be driven only on paved roads and parking lots. Attempting to drive off-road incurs a $500 charge.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations made within 24 hours of the reservation are nonrefundable. Weather-related refund decisions are made on the day of the rental.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.99 from 157 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Big Island of Hawaii
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 9.3.

Provider rating distribution in Big Island of Hawaii

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