6 Best Car Rentals in Majuro & the Marshall Islands

One of Majuro’s best-known names for both car hire and vehicle sales, ELM Motors is a solid local choice with standard cars, five-seater SUVs and roomier seven-seater vehicles.

Rates are refreshingly straightforward and already include tax, while hotel and airport delivery can be arranged for an extra fee. There is no online booking system yet, so reservations are handled the old-fashioned way by email or phone.

Do not leave it until arrival, though. ELM Motors is a popular option and its small fleet can disappear quickly, so advance booking is essential.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

ELM Motors, Lagoon Road, Delap, Majuro.

ELM Motors can deliver rental vehicles to hotels around Majuro for approximately US$15.

Airport delivery and pick-up are available for around US$30. Customers returning a vehicle at the airport may be required to stop at the rental office first so the vehicle can be inspected.

Vehicles Available

The fleet includes a small selection of standard cars and larger vehicles suitable for couples, families and groups.

Vehicle categories include:

• Sedans
• Five-seater SUVs
• Seven-seater vans or SUVs

Specific makes and models depend on availability, so confirm the seating capacity and luggage space when booking.

Further Services and Inclusions

• Multiple drivers (18+ years)
• Unlimited mileage
• Mechanical call-out assistance
• Overseas driving licences accepted
• Full-to-full fuel policy

Approximate Price

Prices are subject to change. Standard cars cost approximately US$72.80 per day, including tax. Vans cost approximately US$78 per day, while SUVs cost approximately US$83.20 per day, including tax.

Insurance

First things first, a refundable US$200 security deposit applies. Then, third-party liability insurance is included. The policy provides up to US$25,000 in combined third-party liability cover, but it does not cover collision or comprehensive damage to the rental vehicle. Damage caused to the hire car may therefore remain the renter’s responsibility.

The policy excludes claims involving driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.

Pacific Wheels operates alongside Lojkar Apartments & Hotel, making it a particularly convenient choice for guests staying in one of the property’s self-contained apartments. Perhaps more conveniently, you don't have to stay at the hotel to rent with PW, which is rare on Majuro!

The company offers small cars and SUVs, accepts a wide range of overseas driving licences and can arrange delivery around Majuro for a modest fee. Reservations can be made by email or phone.

Learn more about the hotel in Where to Stay on Majuro: 10 Best Accommodations.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

Lojkar Apartments & Hotel, Rairok Village, Long Islands, Majuro. Signposted along the Lagoon Road.

One-way vehicle delivery or collection from the airport, a hotel or another location within 20 mi (32 km) costs approximately US$10.

Guests staying at Lojkar Apartments & Hotel receive complimentary airport transfers as part of their accommodation booking.

Vehicles Available

Pacific Wheels offers a small selection of compact cars and SUVs.

Specific makes and models depend on availability, so confirm the vehicle size, seating capacity and luggage space when booking.

Further Services and Inclusions

• Valid driving licences accepted from any country
• Non-English licences may be verified by the office
• Free baby and child seats available on request
• Additional driver available for US$10, provided they are at least 21
• Cash, cheque, PayPal, Visa, Mastercard and BOMI debit cards accepted
• Charging cords and adapters available for US$20, with US$10 refunded when returned.

Approximate Price

Prices are subject to change. Small cars and SUVs with Pacific Wheels cost approximately US$65 per day.

Insurance

The refundable security deposit is US$70. Insurance is available for approximately US$50 per day and provides additional cover for the renter.

The vehicle carries its own insurance, but this does not automatically mean the driver or damage to the rental vehicle is fully covered.

Prefer two wheels and a tropical breeze to four wheels and air conditioning? Kin Iokwe Rentals is one of Majuro’s few scooter-hire options, offering automatic mopeds at deliberately low introductory rates from its base in Rairok.

The company also rents mountain bikes, kayaks, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment, making it a handy one-stop shop for travellers planning to explore both Lagoon Road and the lagoon itself.

For more on the latter, check out The Guide to Kayaking & Paddleboarding in the Marshall Islands and The Ultimate Guide to Cycling in the Marshall Islands.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

Kin Iokwe Rentals, Lagoon Road, Rairoku, Majuro. Kin Iokwe Rentals operates out of the house immediately east of the landfill. Scooters can be collected directly from Kin Iokwe Rentals' base.

Delivery to hotels and other accommodations can be arranged. Airport delivery may also be possible, although this should be confirmed when booking due to the distance from the rental base.

Vehicles Available

Kin Iokwe Rentals offers automatic mopeds and scooters suitable for solo travellers.

The scooters do not have built-in storage compartments, so bring a small backpack or another secure way to carry your belongings.

Further Services and Inclusions

• Minimum rental age of 18
• Automatic transmission
• Helmet included
• Accommodation delivery available
• Cash payments only
• Mountain bikes for adults and children available
• Solo and two-person kayaks available
• Paddleboards available
• Snorkelling equipment available

Approximate Price

Prices are subject to change. Scooter rentals cost approximately US$20-$30 per day.

Guests at Beach Lodge Hotel & Apartments have access to one of Majuro’s newer and better-maintained rental fleets, without having to hunt around town for a vehicle after checking in.

Car hire is available exclusively to hotel guests, with a straightforward daily rate, insurance included and complimentary airport collection and return. Considering the property’s handy location near the airport, this is easily one of Majuro’s most convenient stay-and-drive combinations.

Learn more about the hotel in the 10 Best Resorts & Hotels in the Marshall Islands.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

Beach Lodge Hotel & Apartments, Rairok Village, Long Islands, Majuro. Signposted along the Lagoon Road. Rental vehicles are available directly from the hotel.

Complimentary airport delivery and collection are included.

Vehicles Available

The fleet includes modern sedans and SUVs suitable for couples, families and small groups.

Vehicles include:

• Hyundai Elantra
• Hyundai Tucson
• Hyundai Palisade

Specific models depend on availability, so confirm the vehicle size and seating capacity when booking.

Further Services and Inclusions

• Available exclusively to hotel guests
• Complimentary airport delivery and collection
• Insurance included in the daily rate.

Approximate Price

Prices are subject to change. Rental vehicles at Beach Lodge Hotel & Apartments cost approximately US$70 per day.

Insurance

Insurance is included in the daily rental rate, with no separate insurance fee.

Part of one of Majuro’s largest hotels, RRE Car Rentals offers convenient car hire directly from Hotel Robert Reimers in central Majuro.

The fleet consists of approximately 13 vehicles and is primarily reserved for hotel guests. Non-guests can still hire a car when availability allows, but booking early is strongly recommended unless you fancy exploring Lagoon Road entirely on foot.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

Hotel Robert Reimers, RRE Complex, Delap-Uliga-Djarrit, Majuro. Located in the parking lot opposite the Post Office and Bank.

Vehicles are collected directly from the hotel.

Vehicles Available

RRE Car Rentals offers a small selection of compact cars and SUVs suitable for couples, families and groups.

Vehicles available include:

• Toyota Yaris
• Toyota Corolla
• SUVs

Further Services and Inclusions

• Multiple drivers (18+ years)
• Valid driving licences accepted from any country
• No security or damage deposit

Approximate Price

Prices are subject to change. Cars with RRE Car Rentals cost approximately US$65 per day for a Toyota Yaris, US$75 per day for a Toyota Corolla and US$125 per day for an SUV.

Insurance

Insurance is not included as standard but can be purchased for an additional daily fee. Optional insurance costs approximately US$15 per day for a Toyota Yaris, US$17 per day for a Toyota Corolla and US$17 per day for an SUV.

Customers with their own suitable rental-vehicle insurance may decline the optional cover.

Majuro’s other major hotel, Marshall Islands Resort, keeps things simple with a small fleet made up entirely of SUVs. The vehicles are reserved primarily for resort guests, making this a convenient option for travellers who would rather collect their keys at reception than track down a separate rental office.

There are only four or five vehicles available, however, so book well before arrival. An SUV at this price is a tempting little prize on Majuro, and they do not tend to sit idle for long.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

Marshall Islands Resort, Lagoon Road, Delap. Vehicles are collected directly from the resort.

Airport transfers are available for approximately US$15 each way. The usual arrangement is for the resort bus to collect passengers and luggage from the airport, with the rental vehicle provided on arrival at the hotel.

The SUV can also be delivered directly to the airport when arranged in advance.

Vehicles Available

Marshall Islands Resort offers SUVs only.

Specific makes, models and seating capacities depend on availability, so confirm the vehicle details when booking.

Further Services and Inclusions

• Multiple drivers (21+ years old)
• International driving licences accepted
• Roadside assistance
• Airport delivery
• Airport transfers

Approximate Price

Prices are subject to change. SUVs with Marshall Islands Resort cost approximately US$70-US$80 per day.