MINI Coopers - The hottest convertible rental cars in Hawaii

#3 - Much better bragging rights

As much as some people don't want to admit it, one of the reasons they go on vacation is so that they have something new and exciting to tell all their friends when they get back.

I'll have to admit that I'm not so guilty of this, because I live in Hawaii. So when I go on vacation I say that I had to LEAVE my life of tropical tranquility driving around MINIs all day because I went to visit family and drive a Ford Mustang in, say, San Diego. Now normally visiting San Diego would sound like a cool vacation (and for many the Ford Mustang rental would also permit bragging rights), but statistics show that Honolulu trumps almost all other US cities.

And as for the bragging rights that result from renting a MINI? Well, lets just say that if your friend comes to Oahu and rents a MINI, chances are you'll be hearing about it for a long, long time.

#4 - Less chance of being treated like a tourist

Although the spirit of Aloha is alive and well, sometimes you just don't want to be treated like a tourist. And if you're driving a Mustang rental, or Jeep rental, or Sebring rental, everyone will know you're a tourist. It's pretty obvious. There will be a greater chance no one will let you merge into their lane. I doubt anyone will smile and wave to you for no reason. And in parking lots, your neighbor will probably not be very careful when opening their door.

So try renting a MINI Cooper convertible from Little Hawaii and see what it's like to take a stealth vacation. Everyone will think you're one of the locals. They slow down to let you merge, tons of people will smile and wave for no reason (besides your sweet ride and infectious smiles), and your parking neighbor will be darn sure not to open his door too far.

#5 - MINI speedometers are HUGE

Fact (sort of): The amount of fun you will have on vacation is directly proportional to the size of the speedometer in your rental car.

Although we have yet to perform a double-blind study to determine the validity of that fact, we have seen a direct correlation between happy MINI rental customers and speedometer size. So if you would like to increase the probability of having immense amounts of fun on your next Hawaiian vacation, be sure to consider rentals cars with the largest speedometer radius: MINI Coopers.

#6 - Our convertible MINI rentals are finely detailed upon delivery

If we were to go to the extreme regarding false advertising, almost all of the car rental companies in Honolulu would be in hot water. You see, on every rental car ad, whether printed, on TV or online, depicts a perfectly clean car as the car they wish to offer you. But how great is the disappointment when you pay for your rental, they hand you your keys, and you walk outside to find a dirty, sandy, smelly car. Is that what the car looked like

on the ad? Where's the sparkle? Where's the shine? Unfortunately, there's nothing you can do about it, so you drive around a dirty, smelly car for a week. Not really my idea of a refreshing, tropical vacation.

At Little Hawaii Car Rental Co., we take great pride in offering the cleanest rental cars on the island. Prior to deliveries, each MINI is thoroughly vacuumed and washed, including the seats, trunk, rims, wheels, dash, and windows. We even make sure the little mirrors on the visors are clean! What, nobody wants to show up for a Luau with a lipstick smudge.

#7 - Our MINIs are fat on style and lean on gas

Everywhere I go these days people are talking about the gas prices. And while Hawaii does not have the highest gas prices in the country, it is in the top five. So when you're planning your vacation expenses, don't forget to factor in a little extra for car food.

Good thing we have fuel-efficient, eco-friendly, environmentally responsible MINI Coopers available for rent. Getting 33mpg's on the highway will definitely leave a smaller dent in your wallet than driving around a loud, unnecessary V8 Mustang rental all week.

And don't forget, we're the only rental car company on the island that offers you free fill-up service. That's right, bring it back empty and all we charge you for is the gas.

After all, you're the one on vacation here, not us.

#8 - MINI dashboards are cooler. Way cooler.

One of the best things about renting a convertible car on Oahu is being able to have an unobstructed view of the beautiful surroundings while driving.

An ugly car car really mess this view up for you by making you look at their boring, dirty, or in some cases ugly dashboards.

This is definitely NOT the case with a MINI. Not only will everything on the outside look good, but so will everything on the inside. Well, I guess it also depends on who you bring on vacation with you!

#9 - Convertible MINIs have built-in sunroofs, too

In Hawaii it rains a lot. That's why the exotic landscape is so green. And since we're in the middle of an ocean, the rain is much more sporadic and difficult to predict.

So the question is: When you see some grey clouds above, do you take a chance and put the top down or play it safe (and boring) and keep it up? Nobody wants to drive 65mph while getting soaked, and no one wants to pull off to the side of the freeway just to put the top up.

No worries in a MINI. There are two modes to the ragtop: sunroof and convertible. Push the "open" button while driving and you can enjoy a generous amount of sunshine through the full-width sunroof. No need to pull over and stop the car. That way you can work on your tan AND make it to your Luau on time.

#10 - You don't really want to look like everyone else

With over 7.5 million visitors flowing in and out of Hawaii each year, the last thing you want to do on vacation is spend an entire week looking just like everyone else around you. Right?

The three most common rental cars on Oahu are Mustangs, Sebrings & Jeeps. So with 7.5 million people coming to Hawaii each year, that sure adds up to a lot of Mustangs crowded into every lookout point, valet area and beach parking lot. However, Little Hawaii is the only rental car company offering MINI rentals.

There are enough ways in our daily lives that we are either compelled or forced to do things just like the guy next to us. It's time to break the mold and be our own person, live our own unique life, and stand out from the crowd. No, you don't have to arrive at Waikiki beach by parachute or have a high school marching band accompany your every entrance with pomp and fanfare.

A MINI Cooper rental will do the job perfectly.

The other day I was shocked to open my mailbox and find the newest copy of Moss Motors' 2002-2008 Mini Accessories Master Catalog. I had never heard of Moss Motors before, but now I'm a huge fan. There is literally EVERYTHING in here you could possibly need to trick out your MINI. And for those of you who aren't into pimping your MINI ride, they have great stock parts as well. They even have new stuff for the Clubman on their website: http://www.mossmini.com/.

You can get your own FREE copy of their latest MINI accessories catalog by clicking here.

Congratulations to "Moaulanui", one of the Hawaii.com 3-day MINI Cooper rental winners!

She had a blast driving around Oahu in our red Cooper S Convertible with three of her friends. Then again, who wouldn't enjoy driving around in the island's hottest exotic convertible rental car for free for three days?

Check out her vacation thread at Hawaii.com's forum:

http://www.hawaii.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=6139&p=189892#p189892

What better way to keep you Hawaiian vacation alive than to sport the new Little Hawaii logo everywhere you go. Whether on a t-shirt, jacket, hat, beach bag or even a mug, our Little Hawaii merchandise will help bring back memories of cruising around the tropical island of Oahu in a convertible MINI with the sea breeze flowing through your hair.

And if you haven't had the experience of renting an exotic MINI convertible from us, that's OK. You can still flaunt your vacation aspirations by purchasing any of our affordable goodies by clicking here.

#1 - You'll Feel Like You're Driving A New Car

When deciding on a rental car for your Hawaiian vacation, there are plenty of vehicle choices. There are also quite a few both national and private rental car companies in Honolulu to choose from. So why rent a convertible MINI from Little Hawaii?

We want you to feel like you're driving a brand new car when you get into one of our MINIs. We spend over a hour washing, vacuuming and detailing your MINI before it is delivered to your hotel. We make sure the fluids are full, the windows are clean, the glove box is empty and the carpets smell like something you actually want to smell. We will 99.99% guarantee you won't get this kind of service with any other car rental company on the island.

The last thing you should have to think about is what the last driver did to make the car smell so bad. Or why our vacuum can't get ALL the previous customer's sand out. Or how you're going to remove those used napkins from the glove compartment with who-knows-what on them.

YOU'RE on vacation. Let us make you feel like it!

#2 - They Stick To The Curves Like Spandex

There are quite a few drives here on the beautiful island of Oahu that were made to be driven in a MINI (there are a bunch that were made for Jeeps, too, but you're not allowed to drive rental Jeeps on them, so what's the point).

One of the best is located on the south shore of Oahu. When leaving Waikiki, head east on the H-1 and keep following the Kalanianaole Hwy (or K-Hwy) to a little city called Hawaii Kai. Just before you head up the hill to Hanauma Bay, have your co-pilot get the camera out, and check to make sure you're not following a tour bus. The road winds around between the lava rock cliffs and the crashing waves of the Pacific. There are quite a few scenic lookouts along the way, but if you've got no traffic, I recommend just cruising through until you get to Sandy Beach, then turn around and do it again.

But please be cautious. The urge may be overwhelming to throw both your arms into the air and scream like you're on a roller coaster. If you're the co-pilot, make sure the one behind the wheel keeps 'em at 10 and 2.

#3 - MINIs Have Cool Toggle Switches Like Fighter Jets

Yeah, they looked weird to me at first, too. But now I think they're pretty sleek. They're one of the many interior features you'll find on our MINI rentals that sometimes make you forget you're driving a car.

The shiny, silver toggle switches in our MINI Cooper rentals control the driver and passenger windows and the door locks. On our Cooper S models, there's also one to turn the traction control system on or off. I've even seen pictures of some MINIs online that have switches for lots of other necessities, like rocket boosters, ejection seat and smokescreen. But no need for those things here in Honolulu.

#4 - MINIs Are Easier To Park Than Jeeps

Parking spaces are an expensive, highly-valued commodity in Waikiki. They're also ridiculously small, just like our MINI Cooper rentals. If you're driving a large or wide vehicle, like an SUV or Jeep, you'll find parking in and around Waikiki and Honolulu to be very difficult. What may be even more difficult is having to deal with door scratches by not-so-careful neighbors.

In most states there are official regulations as to the minimum width and depth of a parking space. Not here. If a parking lot doesn't have enough spaces, we say "no problem, bruddah" and just make them skinnier. It's so much easier than trying to make the lot bigger!

So if I had the choice of parking either a clunky rental Jeep or a sleek, sporty, convertible MINI Cooper with parking sensors, it's a no-brainer.

#5 - Push One Little Button And The Sun Is All Yours

If you've been on Oahu for at least a few days, you've seen this: a Jeep on the side of the road in the rain with the top half-closed, one passenger is in their seat getting soaked, and the other is trying to figure out how the heck you close the thing (and also getting soaked).

In our convertible MINI Coopers there are no latches or secret tricks, and no voodoo magic or advanced degrees are required. Just two buttons: CLOSE and OPEN. The buttons are so simple they don't even say "close" or "open." They just have a little picture of a closed top and an opened top.

Now THAT's a care free vacation car.

#6 - MINIs are 49.85% Better Able to Handle Honolulu's Roads

Believe it or not, the beautiful, exotic island of Oahu does have a few imperfections. One of those are the roads. Those of you who have been here know what I'm talking about: narrow, potholed, one-way roads with names too crazy for most visitors to pronounce. Although we at Little Hawaii can't do much about the condition, direction or pronunciation of Hawaii's roads, we can provide you with one of the only rental cars that can flip a U-turn in roads as narrow as 18 feet.

With a turning radius of just 17.4 feet, our MINI Coopers blow away the large, clunky competition's radius of 34.9 feet.

You may ask yourself why small turning radius is such a big deal when considering a rental car in Honolulu. Well, when you get here and make a wrong turn and find out you need to be going the opposite direction, you'll be glad you rented a MINI.

#7 - Free 24-Hour MINI Roadside Assistance

When you rent a MINI Cooper from Little Hawaii you'll be able to relax. This seems like a necessary thing to do while on vacation, right? You'll be able to relax, because if you accidentally lock the keys in the car, run out of gas or run over an nail, all you have to do is dial the 1-800 number for MINI Roadside Assistance, and they'll come rescue you anywhere on the island. For free. No, we're not kidding. For free. You don't even have to purchase our insurance coverage to receive this excellent service. Here's a sample scenario:

-You drive our convertible Cooper S to the North Shore
-You go to the beach and relax
-You get tan and return to the MINI
-You see the keys on the seat & the doors are locked
-You laugh & say "silly me!"
-You call the 1-800 number for MINI Roadside Assistance
-You go back to the beach for a few minutes until someone comes to unlock the door
-You go out to dinner and have a great rest of the day

No panicking.

No worrying.

No crying.

(and no complaining from your spouse or kids!)

#8 - We Deliver Your MINI Rental To Your Door

Renting a convertible MINI Cooper for the first time may be one of the more exciting, and easy, things you do on vacation. Not only can you quickly & easily book one of our MINIs directly from our MINI Reservation Website, we'll also deliver it directly to your hotel or vacation rental. We'll give you a call when we're 5 minutes away to give you enough time to roll out of bed, grab your license and mosey on downstairs to the lobby. It only takes a second to sign some forms and then we'll show you a few of the outstanding features of your finely-detailed MINI. I don't know of any Jeep rentals that come with this kind of service.

This means you can be wearing your PJs when you book a rental and when we deliver it to you.

Now that's vacationing.

#9 - FREE BRAGGING RIGHTS INCLUDED WITH EACH RENTAL

I hear people all the time talking about their last vacation. They talk about the city they visited and how amazing it was, where they ate and how delicious it was, the activities they did and how crazy they were, and even sometimes who they met and how incredible they were.

But rarely do returning vacationers brag about their rental car.

Why? Because usually there's nothing to brag about. Nothing that makes you want to say "OMG, I've got to tell you about this car we rented..." even though half the vacation was spend driving around in it.

At Little Hawaii Car Rental Co., each of our MINI Cooper rentals inherently includes post-vacation bragging rights. You will find it difficult to NOT tell everyone about your amazing cruise through paradise in a MINI. You may even have to exercise a little more self control than you're used to so you don't annoy your listeners.

#10 - OTHER MINI OWNERS WILL SMILE & WAVE TO YOU.

I drive MINI Coopers all over the Oahu, and everywhere I go I get a friendly wave & a smile from other MINI motorists along the way. Whether I'm driving our hardtop Cooper S to the beach or delivering our convertible chili red Cooper to a rental customer; whether I'm on the freeway, at an intersection, or in a parking lot; or whether I'm parked or driving. Its kind of like the common motorcycle wave, but with cars instead of bikes. Is there any other car in the world whose owners do this?

Now, I'm not to say that Jeep drivers don't wave to each other, but I never see them waving. My brother owns a Jeep, but he doesn't wave at other Jeeps when he's driving.

Feel more loved on Oahu: rent a MINI.

Honolulu: Hotel Renew - an Aqua Elite hotel - Traveler Reviews - Loved Hotel Renew - TripAdvisor

Missy20 and her sister hired our red convertible MINI during their Waikiki vacation and had a blast. They stayed at the newly-renovated Hotel Renew, which is currently offering a great package deal when you rent a MINI. They left a great review of their experience on TripAdvisor.

Thinking of renting an exciting exotic convertible during your next trip to Honolulu? Can't decide on a car yet? We could tell you until we're blue in the face that you'll have the most fun renting a MINI Cooper. But don't take our word for it. Check out our excellent customer reviews on our listing Yahoo Local listing.

Our customers know even better than we do how a "Mini Cooper convertible and the roads of Oahu are a match made in paradise." We'd like to thank our loyal customers for the positive feedback & fantastic photos with a great big MAHALO!

Many of you have heard of the unfortunate and extremely frequent vehicle break-ins on Oahu, especially in Waikiki and at popular tourist attractions. That's why each time we deliver one of our detailed MINI Coopers to a new rental customer, we caution them to keep valuables either back at the hotel or in the secure trunk of the MINI, out of sight of potential thieves.

Well, on a gloomy day last January we didn't follow these suggestions, which resulted in a broken window and a stolen computer bag (luckily sans computer). So after quite a bit of online research, we decided to go with The North Face Striker sling backpack as our new official company bag.

The striker has everything we need in a bag, and then some: an uber-comfortable shoulder strap with Velcro & clasp closures, elastic cellphone pocket, mesh zippered hip pocket, padded & insulated laptop/lunch compartment, water bladder hook & hose outlet, headphone flap, waterproof nylon fabric, waterproof zippers, side compressions, stitched foam back panel, tons of inside pockets (including one for our tire pressure gauges), and even a built-in safety whistle for the next time I see someone trying to break into a car. And for only 70 bucks, it's a great deal.

Last year we were invited by Hawaii Bride & Groom Magazine to take part in a all-expense paid dream wedding giveaway. Two lucky local lovebirds would be chosen by viewers to be flown to Oahu to be pampered, fitted, dined and wed like celebrities. And since celebrities don't usually do what everybody else does, the winners couldn't ride in limos like everybody else does.

Instead they were chauffeured in Mini Coopers!

Since most of our MINIs were rented for the weekend, the MINI of Hawaii dealership pitched in a few brand new convertible MINIs for the occasion. We all had a blast driving from the luxury Hawaii Prince Hotel to the elegant Ocean Crystal Chapel of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, through Waikiki while honking and waving to cheering onlookers, to the Homestead reception in Aina Haina.

To see pics of this incredible event, pick up the latest copy of Hawaii Bride & Groom Magazine, available in stores all around the islands as well as online at www.HawaiiBride.com.

Few things can ruin a perfect vacation faster than having a disappointing last day. This is especially true for cruise ship passengers who might choose to settle for mediocrity after their ship docks and before their plane taxis.

Diana & Robert understand the importance of an unforgettable last day, so when they found us online while out at sea, they quickly reserved our chili red convertible MINI for their last two days in Hawaii. Having enjoyed a wonderful week-long cruise, they skirted around our tropical paradise reflecting on their memorable activities of the prior week while blissfully soaking in the last few rays of our setting Hawaiian sun.

Now, I ask all our customers to send us pictures of themselves & their rented MINIs, but it seems as though returning to "real life" causes this request to be forgotten. So until I get a pic from Ronald Miller & his wife, I'll liven this post with a pic of a pre-Dr.McDreamy Ronald Miller from the movie Can't Buy Me Love.

The Mini Cooper Rental Portal is the official source for finding Mini Cooper rentals anywhere in the world. Have you ever wanted to rent a Mini on a vacation, but weren't in the mood to call every rental car company in the area to find out who had one? Well, they guys over at MCRP have done all the work for you. Just type in a city anywhere in the world, and if there are Mini rentals there, it will be listed. You can also scroll their list of cities on the left side of the site.

Each Mini rental company's blog post on MCRP lists their contact info, pricing, and available Minis. There are even some posts that have customer reviews and special pricing for MCRP visitors. And don't expect to just read some boring post with a few mundane company specs; MCRP has a few witty, even funny, posts. I actually sat there and searched quite a few cities and just to read what they wrote. It also got me thinking about how I really need to take a vacation back to the mainland.

Obviously, we're listed at the Mini Cooper rental company for Oahu, Hawaii, and appreciate the traffic MCRP has sent us the past few months. We believe they're doing the Mini-lovin' community a huge favor by rescuing vacationers from the doldrums of boring vacation car rentals! Thanks guys.

For a limited time, valued BridesClub.com subscribers, and their friends & family, will receive a FREE $50 BILL when they either rent a MINI Cooper on Oahu for at least 3 days, or when they purchase MINI rental gift certificates for a 3-day rental. We'll hand you a crisp new $50 bill when we deliver the MINI, or we will send one in the mail if you choose to purchase a gift certificate.

To take advantage of this offer, please call our reservation line at (808) 347-2886 and let us know you're a BridesClub.com subscriber.

I dropped off our chili red convertible Cooper S to a customer named Jessee last month who wanted to take a a few days & cruise the North Shore. It turns out Jessee is the keyboard player for the band Motion City Soundtrack.They stopped in Oahu to play a show before continuing on to Australia & Japan. He had so much fun driving around the island that a few hours after we picked it up from him, their drummer, Tony, called to rent it for a day. And, of course, he had a blast as well.

MCS has a new single called "This Is For Real" and I'd recommend checking out my favorite track called "Antonia" off their Even If It Kills Me album.

Jerry & Anna had a blast cruising around Oahu in our chili red Cooper Convertible back in January. They had a wonderful time during their stay in Ko'olina (mostly, I think, because of their choice in rental car!). Here's what they said about their tropical experience:

"My wife and I planned the perfect vacation to Oahu. Even though we stayed at a beautiful resort (Marriott Ko Olina), we wanted to see the island from top to bottom. My wife loves Mini's so I thought it would be a great opportunity to try one out. Additionally, we wanted something fun to drive and easy to park.

The sound system in the car was great. It was super clean and completely detailed out. Picking up and dropping off the car was quick and easy. Just like renting from a major chain.

Recommendations:

- If you rent a convertible and your wife has long hair; bring a scarf or a hat.

- We brought along an FM transmitter so we could listen to our favorite tunes from our iPod."

Jerry

Lindon, Utah

Full Collection of Crazy Mini Ads � Marketallica

I sure enjoy seeing the creative MINI Cooper ads around town here in Honolulu, but they're nothing compared to some of the ads I found on Marketallica's blog in the link above. Check them out for a few good laughs, as well as possibly for some good marketing ideas!

My favorite is the "COPS HIDE HERE" sign. Any of you who have rented a MINI from us here at Little Hawaii Car Rental Co. and have motored around Oahu know we could use a few of those signs. They sure would reduce the cost of vacationing for a few of our old customers!

Electric Mini: 0-60 in 4 Seconds: It Has Motors In Its Wheels : TreeHugger

I didn't believe this article from treehugger.com at first, either. An electric Mini? 4.5 seconds to get to 60 mph? 150 mph?! Yeah right.

But its true.

The only thing I'd like to see now is one of these electric conversions on a '63 Austin Mini. And then I'd like to see that person call me and let me drive it! Seriously. 808-347-2886.

Rich & Teena, owners of a new '07 MINI convertible, decided to rent our red hot MINI Cabriolet for a day while staying in Waikiki. Some people may ask what all you can see on Oahu if you rent a car for only one day. Just ask these guys from Colorado. They took it all around the island back in August, and I'm sure they'll want to rent it for a few more days next time!

Here's what they had to say about their Hawaii MINI experience:

"Little Hawaii Car Rental Co. was able to help us affordably enjoy motoring in a MINI around the North Shore and other parts of the island...perfect to see in a convertible. Here are two pictures...one near Chinaman's Hat and the other along the "mysterious" rock piles towards the North Shore. Thanks again for your friendliness and making our vacation complete with a MINI."
-Rich & Teena, Longmont, Colorado

Thanks, guys. Hope you can make plans to come back soon!

Our 2006 MINI Cooper S did, thanks to our friends of Superferry Hawaii.

On February 4 I pulled up to the dock in Honolulu and loaded our hyper blue MINI Cooperonto the Superferry, a gigantic double-hulled catamaran that carries people and their vehicles between the Hawaiian islands. After securing the MINI downstairs, I headed up to the plush, leather-trimmed passenger lounge, fully equipped with flat screen TVs, 2 snack bars, gift shop, balcony and, of course, panoramic views. The crew members were very polite and helpful, and the variety of seats (I tried them all out) were more comparable to my family room sofa than an airline seat.

I must admit, it was a pretty bumpy trip, but I just happened to catch a ride during a large winter storm. I was assured that it is usually much smoother. After 3.5 hours of pictures, drinks, and 2 features films, we arrived in Kahului safe and sound.

As embarrassing as it is, I must admit I was surprised at Keith's excellent English when he called to book a MINI rental last month. He told me that he, his wife and daughter were already in Waikiki visiting from Nova Scotia, and I thought I would be booking a rental for my first Russian customers. I'm glad I didn't say that out loud.

I'm now better educated about our fellow North Americans, and am glad we could offer them a few days of go-carting around Oahu in our chili red Cooper Convertible. At first they could only book it for 2 days because of our filled schedule, but when I came to pick it up, I told them we had a cancellation and they gladly requested a 2-day extension.

We're looking forward to their return to Hawaii in June, and hope their neighbors come take advantage of our new $20 Nova Scotian discount.

A few weeks ago I was driving around town in one of our convertible MINIs with our huge 46-inch magnets on the side which audaciously read "MINI RENTALS." Chris and Jane happened to see me when I passed them in Waikiki (which is the point of the magnets!) and excitedly called a few minutes later to book a MINI rental. They were about to fly back to the frigid Northeast, and must have wanted to end their sunny vacation with a bang.

They had a blast driving all around the island, taking pictures of the scenery, themselves, and the MINI everywhere they went. The gladly sent me a few of their favs when they returned.

Is there a better way to cruise 229 miles of fantastic island roads in 2 days? Nope.

The first month of the new year has almost come to a close, which is a reminder to many of their new year's resolutions. Some people might want to eat better, work out more, work less, invest more, eat less, or call home more. Others might want to take a vacation sooner. And to those eager travelers, may I suggest a new resolution: Don't Rent Boring Cars On Vacation In '08.

Oahu is such a beautiful island, filled with scenic views, exotic foliage, and world-famous beaches. It is a shame to tarnish such an attractive vacation with an unattractive, boring rental car.

We, at Little Hawaii Car Rental Co., would like to help you keep this resolution by extending all of our January MINI Cooper rental specials through the end of February. These specials include $99/day 2-day rentals and $89/day 3-day rentals, which all include free delivery to your hotel and unlimited mileage. Our MINIs also arrive in a spectacular, detailed condition. To get these special prices, please call our reservation line at 808-347-2886.

Let's start the new year off on the right foot: the one that presses the gas pedal of a beautiful convertible MINI Cooper to the floor!

Our Hawaii MINI Cooper rentals are now available on trade to members of bartering networks around the world. We recently joined two bartering networks: PCX here on the island, and BizX on the west coast. Both companies have affiliates all around the world, so no matter what network you may be a part of, our MINIs are all revved up, ready for you to drop the top and drive away into the sunset.

Although we have been trading our services for only a few months, we have enjoyed both the professional services offered by these companies as well as the high caliber of customers they have referred to us. Tiki's Grill & Bar in Waikiki was our first PCX customer, purchasing gift certificates for their end-of-the-year party. Then no more than 24 hours after we received our welcome packet from BizX, Rich & Gloria cruised around sunny Oahu in a convertible MINI for 3 days using their BizX trade account.

One of our trade customers who is driving our Cooper cabrio for 6 days as I write this, came to Hawaii a year ago with a friend who paid for her entire vacation on trade. After her friend explained the bartering system to her, her exact words were "I've got to get on that!" And she did, and has traded her high-end hand-made jewelry for a week in paradise. Why isn't every small business owner part of a network like this? I have no idea.

So what do we spend our bartered currency on? You name it. But I can tell you what we DON'T spend it on: Hawaii vacations, obviously.

Little Hawaii Car Rental Co. has teamed up with Hawaii-Aloha.com to bring you 3-day vacation packages, which include a 3-night stay at the newly remodeled Hotel Renew in the heart of Waikiki, along with, of course, a 3-day MINI Cooper rental. You really can't beat their package prices, starting from just $503!

For more information, please visit the Hawaii Travel Vacation Packages page of Hawaii-Aloha.com, or call Tara at 1-800-843-8771 ext.36.

Due to an overwhelming demand to rent our amazing little MINIs on Maui, we will be making MINI rentals available on Maui beginning January 31st, thanks to the new Hawaii Superferry. Our first Maui MINI rental customer will be renting our shiny hyper-blue Cooper S from Jan 31 - Feb 29. So after March 1, anyone is welcome to book the most sporty, cutest, most curve-hugging vehicle on the island.

This Maui-bound MINI will be complete with detachable luggage rack and cargo net for convenient airport pick-up, surf rack, full-length glass retractable moon roof, matching blue interior accents, mp3 input, and more horsepower than logically necessary. If you're ready to break out of the boring-rental-car mold and cruise Haleakala's volcanic paradise in a supercharged street-legal go-kart, give us a call at 808-347-2886 or email MINI@LittleHawaiiRentals.com.

Welcome to the official blog of Little Hawaii Car Rental Co., Hawaii's exclusive MINI Cooper rental company. Sit back and enjoy cruising around our tropical spot on the blogosphere, where you can find all our hot new specials, read happy customers' reviews, and find out more about the only company to offer you convertible MINIs on Oahu!

For a limited time, all recipients of the email from Hawaii.com/101 Things To Do may receive 20% OFF ANY MINI RENTAL booked by Jan 31, 2008, for 2 or more days. Simply mention the subject of the email you received when making the reservation.

For more information, please call our reservation line at 808-347-2886 or email mini@littlehawaiirentals.com. You are also welcome to visit our company website at www.LittleHawaiiRentals.com.

Mahalo!

We've had so many requests to purchase Gift Certificates for MINI rentals, that we decided it's about time we start offering them officially. The make great birthday or anniversary presents, are perfect for honeymoons, and are the perfect gift for those people you know who can't stop talking about how cool MINIs are and how they wish they owned one.

Give us a call at 808-347-2886 and you can place an order over the phone. You can request the certificate to be either mailed or emailed to you as a PDF or JPEG. In the near future they will be available for purchase either on our website or through Paypal.

Murry over at murmini.com has invited MINI motorists there in Savannah to come out to Hawaii and soak up some rays in our MINI ragtop rentals. As a special thanks for the great plug, we'll offer all murmini viewers 20% off any rental over 2 days, as well as all the other standard free stuff.

And since you're reading this, check out their sweet MINI shirts. That's got to be one of the coolest designs I've seen in a while, and they're only $18 and shipping is free.

Rich and his wife, Gloria, decided to rent a non-boring car on this trip to Waikiki. And a hot chili red Cooper Cabrio with black bonnet stripes is definitely a non-boring rental car. Two days into their rental they called me to say the rag-top is broken and will not retract. So I drove down to Waikiki and swapped out that MINI for a Cooper S Convertible, and even though it was bright outside, I swear I saw Rich's eyes light up. At the end of the rental, I could tell from their slicked back hair, wind-tattered leis and toothy grins that they appreciated the swap.

Funny thing is, after I picked up the "broken" MINI, I pulled into a parking lot, inspected a few things and the rag-top worked just fine. I've never had someone sabotage one of our MINIs just to drive the Cooper S. I'll keep an eye out for that in the future.

By the way, Rich and Gloria were our first customers that were BizX members. BizX is a business bartering company that assists businesses to trade their goods or services for other stuff. So now I could go spend my trade currency on something exciting like a trip to Bahamas, diamond earings for the Mrs., or a new plasma TV. I got my teeth cleaned instead.

When we started our MINI rental company out here in Hawaii earlier this year, we wanted our initial fleet to consist of 2 MINI cabrios and 1 classic Austin Mini. However, because of insurance reasons, we had to get a Cooper S hardtop instead (which is still an incredible drive!). Then today I find this nostalgic video on http://www.motoringfun.com/, and almost needed a tissue. At the end of the video, we swore to add a classic Austin Mini to our fleet by the end of next year.

So find your box of tissues, turn up your volume, and check out the video

Mini Cooper en action
Uploaded by Minno02

Driving around Oahu in a rented Convertible Cooper S might result in an additional vehicle being parked in Nolan & Denise's snowy driveway when they return home from vacation next week. They have been considering purchasing a MINI Cooper for some time, and have even spent some time on MINI's official webisite building their dream MINI. Now, after cruising around Kailua and Laie behind the wheel of a supercharged go-cart for a few days, they might be ready to take the leap into ownership. And Denise may have even warmed up to bonnet stripes.

Nolan and Denise, we look forward to welcoming you into the MINI family soon!

Simon and Sarah were stoked to find out they could rent a convertible MINI Cooper on their belated honeymoon this week in Waikiki. I am so glad we were able to rescue them from having to rent a boring Mustang. And also a special congratulations to them for being the first customers to book a MINI rental using our new online reservation system.

Although they tied the knot a year ago, this smart couple from Australia knows it's never too late to go on a honeymoon. And we look forward on seeing them on their next honeymoon in 2008, as well as the next one in 2009, and 2010....

And for those of you planning a little getaway to Australia, be sure to check out the many MINI rental companies on their little continent by visiting the MINI Cooper Rental Portal.

Sheldon and Claire from British Columbia were trying to decide between renting a Harley Davidson motorcycle or one of our MINI Cooper S Convertibles for a cruise to the North Shore of Oahu. They made the right decision and went with our MINI. Lindsay definitely got the sweet end of the deal, since she spent the majority of the time behind the wheel of our supercharged street-legal go-cart. And having done some scientific research in the past, I would have to say their smile factor had increased by approximately 250% upon returning the MINI at the end of the day.

Little Hawaii Car Rental Co. has decided to add yet another free service to our arsenal of pamperings: free gas! OK, the gas isn't exactly free, but the service to put the gas in the car won't cost our customers a cent.

We used to charge customers the industry standard rate of 150% of the going gas price to fill up the tank at the end of a rental, which was discouraging to those not willing to pay over $5.00/gal for gas on vacation. So we decided to throw out the 150% policy. We now fill up the tank of our MINIs after the rental at no extra cost, and the exact price of the gasoline is simply charged to the customer's credit card on file.

While other Oahu car rental companies want you to wander around Waikiki's maze of one-way streets looking for a gas station, we think you should spend that time at the beach instead.

Although Victoria, British Columbia, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, it still gets cold there. Really cold. And come December when the beauty of spring, summer & fall are long forgotten, each Victorian must ask them self, "Do I want to stay here and stick it out until spring, or do I want to...

CRUISE HAWAII IN A MINI COOPER!?"

Claire & Sheldon chose NOT to stick it out and had a blast, as you can see. After just a few minutes of cruising in the MINI with the top down, I'm sure all their woes of Canadian wintertime were long gone.

Come marathon season next year, I look forward to more of their enthusiastic MINI rental pictures. Although, maybe next time Claire could give Sheldon the wheel for a few minutes. Or they could just rent two.

Flying her daughters from the shivering cold of western Canada to the sunny sands of Waikiki, Hawaii, Bonnie decided that wasn't enough for her daughter's once-in-a-lifetime Sweet 16. She surprised both Jordan, the birthday girl, and Kelsi, her younger sister, by spicing up the event with our chili red supercharged convertible MINI rental to cruise the island for a few days. Talk about setting the bar for all other mom's!

Here's what Bonnie-the-Supermom had to say: "My daughter Jordan has a dream of owning a Mini and now she has had her first ride, we thank you for our experience. The car attracted much attention, made us feel like "movie stars" The car was so fun to drive. What an experience and thrill it was to drive your car, definitely on our list of fun cars to drive. We, the three of us, have to say the convertible is definitely the way to go."

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