Overall, Uber can be great as a convenient, easy-to-use, and reasonably priced transportation option in Hawaii. That's especially true when traveling to or from airports and between popular tourist areas, and in Honolulu.
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Uber and Lyft in OahuOahu is much more developed than the other Hawaiian Islands and has the largest population, so Uber and Lyft are readily available from most areas. Uber and Lyft are both allowed into the airport pickup and dropoff areas, well.
Oahu's public bus system – TheBus – is easy to use and covers most of the island thanks to its extensive routes. Hours vary by line, but buses generally run every 15 or 30 minutes. Exact route hours are available on the Routes & Timetables page of TheBus website.
Cash is fine. 10% plus or minus is fine. So a quick Uber trip around Waikiki/Honolulu for $20...a $2 tip is nice. Most Waikiki Uber trips won't involve luggage.
It's as true for Oahu as any island destination – it's a good idea to bring enough money in cash alongside your credit card during your Honolulu visit. Even after you land, you might easily spend petty cash on tipping and transportation, so the ATM stop at the airport is always a good idea.
Transportation options vary from island to island. Many visitors enjoy taking bus tours to conveniently explore the Islands. For most islands you can also get around by shuttle, taxi, ride-sharing app such as Uber or Lyft, or public transportation. Click here for transportation options.
Consider alternative options, including buses, taxis, shuttles, Lyft, and local rideshare Holoholo. While Uber is common in Hawaii, these other transportation alternatives are worth considering.
The average taxi fare (without traffic) from HNL to Waikiki is $40-$45 and Waikiki hotel parking averages $20-$35 per night. Our convenient Airport Transfer Service provides you excellent service at great value. Children under 4 years of age are complimentary if they can be securely held on their guardian's lap.
You can ride Hawaii's Waikiki Trolley Pink Line for free by simply showing your JCB card! Just present your JCB card when you board the trolley. See Waikiki Trolley Information above for trolley schedules and more information.
Bus RoutesEastbound route goes from the airport, then to Kalihi (via Nimitz Highway), downtown Honolulu, the Honolulu Civic Center, Ala Moana Shopping Center and ends in Waikiki. Westbound route goes from the airport to the Arizona Memorial, Aloha Stadium, Aiea and ends at Pearlridge Shopping Center.