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Lanai City is the economic and cultural center of the Hawaiian Island Lanai. Visitors can reach the island by air at the Lanai Airport which offers connections to the surrounding island, or by boat from Maui at the Manele Bay harbor. The island has few taxicabs, making a Lanai City rent a car the best way to get around explore beyond the luxury hotels and golf courses. This remote and secluded island is very different from its neighbors where tourists are actively discouraged (or prohibited) from leaving paved roads even in 4WD vehicles. Here it is one of the major tourist activities. Look for great deals on Lanai City car rentals and save time and money to explore all that this fascinating island has to offer, including Lanaihale Point, Shipwreck Beach, the Garden of the Gods, and Polihua Beach. Surrounded by hundreds of tall Cook and Norfolk Pines, quaint and picturesque downtown Lanai City consists of two streets separated by Dole Park, in stark contrast to the huge strip-malls and crowded tourist centers elsewhere in Hawaii. Lanai City car rentals are only offered by one nationally affiliated rental car dealer: Lanai City Service, a Dollar affiliate. To make the most of your trip, consider renting a 4-wheel-drive vehicle, which here will likely mean a Jeep Wrangler, although other car types are offered as well. You must present a valid driver's license and credit card issued in your name at most Lanai City rent a car agencies (although some will take a cash deposit depending on a credit check), along with proof of insurance if you decline the vendor's coverage options. The minimum age to drive in Hawaii is 15 years, but most car rental agencies require drivers to be at least 25. Expect to pay about 25% more for gas than the average mainland US prices. Although most main highways are fairly easy to navigate and well maintained, many rental car companies have restricted areas. Plan your route and check with the agency first, to keep from voiding insurance coverage if your rental car breaks down or gets stuck. All roads and street are well marked, and many feature red-capped warrior signs provided by the Hawaii Visitors Bureau that mark major visitor attractions and scenic spots. Always check the weather before driving long distances as sudden rainstorms can arise without warning. Follow Hawaii’s strict seatbelt laws and carry a cell-phone and emergency items with you in case of a breakdown or accident on a remote part of the island. Jaywalking is common on the island, so watch out for pedestrians, especially in congested areas.