Road Saddle
Driving the Saddle Road in Hawaii with a rental car ...?
I went in the Big Island last year but I read that the Saddle Road was not recommended for the rental cars. I return next week. I want to know if the rental car companies (mine being Budget) are really serious about not using that road.
Have you done it with a rental car? Would you do it again?
I have to add that my rental car isn't a jeep, just a normal car.
The only reason the rental car companies don't want you to drive the Saddle is because if your car breaks down on that road, they won't come to get you. I've driven the Saddle several times as I used to live on the Big Island. It's not that bad. Most people drive down the middle of the road to avoid potholes, so obviously that can be dangerous if another car is heading in your direction! It's not a heavily trafficked road though. I think it's pretty spectacular to stop off the side of the road about halfway between Waikoloa and Hilo because you're directly between Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, but honestly, it's a pretty boring drive otherwise. I recommend driving from the Kona side to Hilo through Waimea in the morning. You can stop at Tex in Honoka'a for fresh malasadas and coffee and then see the beautiful Hamakua coast as you drive south into Hilo. Much prettier than the Saddle, a bit safer, and no danger of your rental car company ditching you if you do have a breakdown.
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