Top 10 reasons to hire a MINI rental and not a Mustang rental in Waikiki

#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.

Top 10 reasons to hire a MINI rental and not a Mustang rental in Waikiki

#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!

Top 10 reasons to hire a MINI rental and not a Mustang rental in Waikiki

#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.

Top 10 reasons to hire a MINI rental and not a Mustang rental in Waikiki

#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.

Incredible Accessories for your MINI Cooper

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.

Free MINI Cooper rental winner on Hawaii.com

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

Cool Little Hawaii Merchandise Now Available Online

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.