Big Island Buggy Adventure: Explore Your Way

Explore Big Island in a VW Manx buggy. Choose your adventure: beaches, coffee farms, historical sites. Rent for 4 or 8 hours. Book now!

Duration:
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Gather your friends and embark on an adventure in your very own convertible, street-legal, super-stylish fun buggy! Our buggies cruise at highway speeds, allowing you and your crew to explore more beaches, towns, and our stunning island!
We offer (1) two-seat and (4) four-seat VW buggies. For your convenience, beach chairs, beach towels, umbrellas, and…

What's Included
  • Beach chairs, beach towels, soft cooler and umbrella, upon request at the time of your reservation.
  • Hawaii Vehicle Rental Surcharge: $6.50 per vehicle per day.
  • Hawaii Excise Tax: 4.712%
  • Let us know what you need, and we’ll do our best to assist you.
Additional Information

At Big Island Buggy, the destination is yours to choose! Explore the island in your very own open-air VW Manx-style buggy. We offer both 2 or 4 seat options with manual and automatic transmissions. Visit historical sites, drive to stunning beaches, or tour the coffee farms—it’s up to you to decide where to go and how long to stay. Our buggies are…

Location
74-5596 Pawai Pl unit a4
Pawai Place
15-20minute walk form Kailua-Kona pier. Walk towards the Kona Brewing stainless steel kettle. Go up stairs and past Puna Chocolate Co. At street go left. We are at Kona Town Storage on left. (GOOGLE MAPS WILL TAKE YOU THE LONGER WALK AROUND THE BLOCK. USE STAIRS BY STAINLESS STEEL KETTLE.)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Norma
Oct 8, 2025
Great way to see Kona! - We had a great time! It was so fun to drive around town in the buggy. Aaron was great to work with. He delivered the car to the pier area and was flexible with our rental time (we got the buggy early and brought it back late). He also recommended several things to do and provided us a map. I highly recommend this experience.
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Jessbh2164od
Oct 8, 2025
Big Island via Dune Buggy - Aaron and Debi were very responsive with all our questions and concerns. Communicated with us throughout the day. Had some great tips for the day to ensure we had a great time!!
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Kendallh15
Sep 23, 2025
Honeymoon Trip - Aaron was great! Gave really good recommendations and the buggy was awesome! My husband and I really enjoyed our time cruising around in our buggy.
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F7847qsjohnc
Aug 10, 2025
One of the best things to do in Kona! - This is our third time renting from Big Island Buggy over the years and it is just as fun now as the first time. Aaron and Debi, the owners, make everything quick and easy and before you know it you are cruising the coast with the wind in your hair and everyone turning their heads to check out your ride. They really take the time to guide you on great places to go based on your interests, which makes the experience even better. This trip we rented three buggies, an automatic and two manuals. The two seater “Tang” is a zippy, fun manual to drive and its bright yellow color really grabs people’s attention. It is also one of the most affordable / cheap excursions in Kona. You get hours of exploring, total freedom to go where you want, and a ride that makes the whole trip more memorable. If you are new to the island, they even have a QR code you can scan that pulls up a map with great local recommendations, which is a nice touch. After three visits I can say this is one of those experiences that never gets old. We will keep coming back every time we visit.
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Kristinp36
Jun 16, 2025
Absolutely unforgettable! - Renting from Big Island Buggy was hands down one of the coolest highlights of our trip! Aaron and Debi are awesome! They were waiting for us with one of their super-stylish dune buggies decked out with an unexpected and appreciated “Happy Birthday banner.”Our buggy was fully loaded with everything we needed: beach chairs, towels, even USB ports to keep our phones charged for all the photos we couldn’t stop taking. After dropping some greatly appreciated “personal favorite suggestions” on us, we revved up our buggy and hit the island in style. It was the perfect mix of freedom, fun, and full-throttle adventure. These aren’t your average rentals—they’re head-turning, highway-cruising, beach-hopping machines! We cruised through Kona stopping to enjoy an exclusive private beach, then off to enjoy an incredibly tasty lunch followed by a visit to Big Island Coffee Roasters for a taste of authentic Kona coffee. On our way back we had time to explore and enjoy a visit to the Kings Shoppes and grab some super delicious gelato, all at our own pace. This was an absolutely awesome birthday surprise from my Mrs, complete with a buggy’s eye view of paradise, and let me tell you—it’s pure magic. Big Island Buggy isn’t just a rental—it’s an experience. If you’re looking for the most fun you’ll ever have on four wheels, this is it. Don’t just visit the Big Island… buggy it!
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Juliern5166eq
Jun 9, 2025
100% fantastic service, cannot recommend more highly - Great service from Aaron. He explained the places on the island to visit and was very helpful. He sent us directions (better than Google maps) and was very flexible. We arrived much earlier than anticipated and he was extremely accommodating. Thanks so much!
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Drewgosse
May 6, 2025
Freedom, Flexibility & Fun. See and do what you want. - Top Top Top marks for this, 10/10 + 5 Stars. The process and communication from the company was the best we’ve ever experienced. The owners were really friendly and helpful. The car was in excellent condition, handheld great, was fun to drive and the addition of the beach towels, umbrella and chairs was fantastic. Being able to see the island on our own schedule gave us maximum freedom and flexibility. If you like doing your own thing, this is for you, I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Andrew & Shelley Newfoundland, Canada
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Bgmtb
Mar 29, 2025
An Absolute Blast with Big Island Buggy! - We had the BEST time renting a 2-seater manual shift dune buggy from Big Island Buggy in early March—it was easily one of the highlights of our entire Hawaii trip! From start to finish, the experience was seamless, fun, and unforgettable. Aaron was fantastic! Right from our first email, he was super helpful, responsive, and full of great tips. He made sure we had all the info we needed and even personally delivered the buggy near the dock when we arrived by tender from our cruise ship (Pride of America). Talk about convenience! The buggy itself was a thrill to drive—zippy, open-air, and perfect for exploring Kona’s scenic routes. Aaron gave us a quick but thorough rundown of the vehicle, then handed us a map with an awesome recommended route that hit all the must-see spots. His suggestions maximized our short time on the island, taking us to stunning viewpoints, hidden gems, and iconic attractions—all while cruising in style! Driving along the coast with the wind in our hair, stopping for photos, and just enjoying the freedom of the open road was pure magic. The buggy was easy to handle (even with the manual shift) and added such a fun, adventurous vibe to our day. If you’re looking for a unique, exciting, and personalized way to explore the Big Island, Big Island Buggy is a MUST! Aaron’s hospitality, the quality of the vehicle, and the overall experience were top-notch. We can’t recommend it enough—this was hands-down one of the coolest things we did in Hawaii!
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Daytrip06380606429
Mar 16, 2025
Great option for exploring Kona! - We had a great time with the buggy! The rental process was great, the owners gave us a map and suggestions on where to go... the buggy was a great adventure and one of my husband's favorite things we did the whole trip!
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Omninet08
Sep 27, 2025
Extremely poor service attitude and dirty with lousy car! - Made an online reservation for Nissan Rogue for the trip in Big Island. But was given a beat-up and dirty Jeep Grand Cherokee on the day of the rental, and I was surprised that the interior car seats were stained and dirty. To make matter worst, the lady service staff at the counter could not be bother to run through the rental agreement. Neither did she want to check through the state of the vehicle before handing over. By far, this was the worst car rental experience I had. Do avoid this car rental company.
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From $167 (Per Vehicle)
up to 4 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).