Kauai Jeeps has two Wrangler door-styles available for rental. Both are fun to drive. The 4-door has seatbelts for 5 passengers. Each style has its own advantages. How do you decide what you’d like to rent for your stay on Kauai?
The “Unlimited” 4-door Jeep is the preferred vehicle for 3, 4 and 5 adult passengers. The larger size and easy access provide more spaciousness for passengers and their cargo.
Note: easily removable front roof panels on the 4 door Jeep.
A primary advantage of the 2-door style is great for two people with average gear and luggage and 2 young children. Please note: our partners rental contracts disallow off-road travel. This should not be an issue as most roads on Kauai are paved. Learn more about driving on Kauai and local rules of the road.
Two-Door Jeep Advantages: Check Rates
It’s a smaller (dare we say “cute”) vehicle- Cloth top models have more easily removed tops
- Bit better gas mileage
- Slightly better turning radius
- Cheaper rental price
- Four passengers (including driver)
Four-Door Unlimited Jeep Advantages: Check Rates
Easier for adult backseat occupants to get in and out- The larger cargo area in the back
- Two back seats fold down independently for more cargo room
- More length for surfboards and other aquatic equipment
- Increased backseat legroom
- A longer wheelbase makes for slightly easier handling
- Easier to install and access backseat child seating
- The roof panels for the driver and front passenger can be removed
- Five passengers (including driver)
All Jeeps are a fun way to get around on Kauai. They provide a “sporty,” engaged driving experience— not the same as a comfort-centered commuter car. Island distances are short and the pace is slow, so a plush or fast car is not necessarily an advantage on The Garden Isle. Wranglers, sitting taller than average passenger cars, provide great visibility for drivers, especially those new to the island. And, the “fun factor” of driving a Jeep can’t be topped.
Read about the Pros and Cons of Renting a Jeep in Kauai, Hawaii.
