Hawaiian businesses that once faced famine are now thriving thanks to the slow but steady reopening of industries across the globe, but most specifically travel-related businesses such as car rental agencies. Hitting rock bottom around this time last year, things are now much different in Hawaii where it's nearly impossible to find a rental car; or at least one that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. As a result, tourists are turning to alternative forms of transportation, such as U-Hauls.According to Hawaii News Now, a perfect storm of limited inventory and surging demand has driven prices of rental cars to record highs and availability to record lows. U-Haul agencies are now benefiting from this phenomenon, with the report claiming that Hawaii U-Haul facilities are "the busiest they’ve been in years."
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