Yes, but perhaps not for long? Taxi and Uber can be expensive if used often. It is usually cheaper to rent a car (weekly rates and use one of the discount site like Autoslash) or to use the bus system. See ‘The Bus’ website for routes.
Great post! thanks so much. Planning our April/May 2017 adventure and booking in flights, accommodation and car hire all this week, along with the hiking permits.
This is some really good information about saving money on transportation. It does seem like you wouldn’t need to get GPS. It might be smart to look into discount cabs when on vacation as well.
You will lose WiFi often in Hawaii as cell service is sporadic based on location & landscape. Cell towers don’t exist everywhere on island although in cities I never had a problem getting WiFi working for phone (depends on service too). That’s why GPS can be helpful over a phone plus GPS on phone eats up your battery quickly unless you thought to bring a charger for rental car.
Cellular data, which it seems you are referring to, works almost everywhere on all the main islands. A few spots of trouble, but that isn’t common. No need for GPS, your phone is definitely all you need.
Thank you for sharing these tips. I’d like to add that you should always read the contract before you sign it. They should have an itemized statement about all that they are charging you for, so you can make sure you’re getting the deal you are supposed to be getting.
Hi coming to Hawaii from the 17th Dec 2016 and wanting to pick up car from airport as we are going to North Shore until the 23rd. We would then like a car on kaiui from the 23rd til the 30th then big island from the 30th till the 5th. Can you help with this that would be great. Yevette
For July it would be best to book now, including air, accommodations and car. Do not expect any deals during the peak of summer nor wait thinking it will get better.
True. Summer airfare never went down last year. It just kept going up. I paid $150 more per ticket because I was waiting for a price drop that never came. The best fares for July I saw between Jan-March. After that, it kept going up.
Is there Uber on Oahu?
Yes, but perhaps not for long? Taxi and Uber can be expensive if used often. It is usually cheaper to rent a car (weekly rates and use one of the discount site like Autoslash) or to use the bus system. See ‘The Bus’ website for routes.
Great post! thanks so much. Planning our April/May 2017 adventure and booking in flights, accommodation and car hire all this week, along with the hiking permits.
This is some really good information about saving money on transportation. It does seem like you wouldn’t need to get GPS. It might be smart to look into discount cabs when on vacation as well.
You will lose WiFi often in Hawaii as cell service is sporadic based on location & landscape. Cell towers don’t exist everywhere on island although in cities I never had a problem getting WiFi working for phone (depends on service too). That’s why GPS can be helpful over a phone plus GPS on phone eats up your battery quickly unless you thought to bring a charger for rental car.
Hi Kay.
Cellular data, which it seems you are referring to, works almost everywhere on all the main islands. A few spots of trouble, but that isn’t common. No need for GPS, your phone is definitely all you need.
Aloha.
Thank you for sharing these tips. I’d like to add that you should always read the contract before you sign it. They should have an itemized statement about all that they are charging you for, so you can make sure you’re getting the deal you are supposed to be getting.
Aloha to you!
Use Discount Hawaii Car Rental
Any suggestions to save on hotel parking fees? coming in from Australia and USD 25/ day really adds up !
https://beatofhawaii.com/where-to-find-free-parking-in-waikiki/
Thanks love! I will try this!!
Hi Pearl.
You’re most welcome. Have fun in Hawaii.
Aloha.
Need cheap car rental for Christmas thru New Years.
Thank you.
Hi Sallie,
That is the most expensive week of the year and car rentals frequently are sold out. Suggest getting one sooner than later.
Aloha.
Hi coming to Hawaii from the 17th Dec 2016 and wanting to pick up car from airport as we are going to North Shore until the 23rd. We would then like a car on kaiui from the 23rd til the 30th then big island from the 30th till the 5th. Can you help with this that would be great. Yevette
Hi Yevette.
All of the tips we have are contained in the post, but you’ll have to do the leg work/research.
Aloha.
Coming to Maui for one week, July 16, 2017….would appreciate greatly any deals, coupons for car rentals. Thank You so much
Hi Diane.
For July it would be best to book now, including air, accommodations and car. Do not expect any deals during the peak of summer nor wait thinking it will get better.
Aloha.
True. Summer airfare never went down last year. It just kept going up. I paid $150 more per ticket because I was waiting for a price drop that never came. The best fares for July I saw between Jan-March. After that, it kept going up.
This site is unbelievably awesome. Thanks for finding the best rate anywhere–about 1/3 of Costco even!!
Hi Jeff.
So happy that worked out for you.
Aloha.