Hawaii travel set new records this summer, but not the kind we’re excited to hear about. In July, the statewide average room rate was $242, up 12% over the prior year. Maui went stratospheric at an average rate of $304. Big Island came in at the bottom with an average of $215 while Kauai was $244.
Tips to Find Hawaii Deals on Accommodations
Here are seven ways to save on Hawaii hotels and vacation rentals:
- Book accommodations as early in the Hawaii vacation planning process as possible.
- Consider vacation rentals. This is one of the best kept secrets in Hawaii. A Hawaii vacation rental adds so much flexibility to your trip with a kitchen and more space to spread out and relax. Two examples of Hawaii deals come from our advertisers. The Parrish Collection Kauai has rates starting at $88 nightly and Maui Rental Group begins at $97 nightly for their condos.
- Check websites specializing in last minute Hawaii deals such as Book-It.
- Aqua Resorts is focused on lower cost Hawaii hotels.
- Plan travel for the low seasons April through early June and mid-August through early December.
- Avoid non-cancellable hotel reservations whenever possible. Continue to scour hotel options up to the last minute, prior to being locked in.
- Try contacting your hotel directly to see if a better rate is available and be on the lookout for best rate guarantee options. Read how we scored a $270 Hawaii hotel deal for $135.
