YES,
We have come across this a couple of times, especially if you need to get a taxi from the airport.
Laura’s Taxi will be $20 versus $30+ from the airport, call them at 808-326-5466
This is what one vacation renter found...
I just called Kona Airport Taxi to get their
rate. He said about 30 dollars. (It still amazes
me how easy it is to call Hawaii. I remember when
I was in the service on Oahu I made a call home
to NY on Christmas. I went to the telephone
office where they placed the call. It took them
about 10 minutes to do that. I remember a 3
minute call cost about $5 which was a lot of
money in 65.) I just called Laura's and confirmed
the price of 20 each way. She said if you call
the day before, they will have a taxi at the
airport waiting for you. So, it seems like Laura's Taxi is the best deal.
If I find out anything more of interest, I'll let you know.