Can I go to Hawaii without a car?

Stay in a central area if you're going to be in Honolulu, Hawaii without a car. Waikiki is an extremely walkable area and many day tours pick up from there. Honolulu is also the most well connected by public transport and has many top sights within an easy bus ride.



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You won't find many ferries braving the choppy seas between the major islands in Hawaii, so flying is the best way to travel between Hawaiian islands. Only three airlines operate scheduled flights between them: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Mokulele Airlines.

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The islands are all incredibly different and it's easy to get from island to island. But it's important to know that island hopping can be time-consuming so you want to make sure your trip is long enough for these extra travel days.

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The best way to experience Hawaii is to devote at least five days to each island. If you want to tack on a quick trip to another island in a short amount of time, Oahu is your best bet, as it's the main hub for the islands.

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Hawaii flight FAQs The flight from London to Hawaii takes 17 hours, including one stop. Our flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX) take around 11 hours, then the flights to either Lihue (LIH) in Kauai, Honolulu (HNL) in Oahu, and Kahului Airport (OGG) in Maui take around six hours.

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While many vacations are five to seven days long, we recommend staying for at least 10 days to enjoy your Hawaiian vacation. The time change is difficult to adjust to at first and takes about 3 days to get fully acclimated. So, allowing a couple days to get over the jet lag is important.

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A vacation to Hawaii for one week usually costs around $2,391 for one person. So, a trip to Hawaii for two people costs around $4,782 for one week.

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For most travelers visiting Hawaii for the first time, the Big Island of Hawaii should be the winner because it offers the most diverse experiences.

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Kauai is the winner It has a variety of views and terrain to see. Rocky coastlines, beautiful beaches, lush jungles, and mountains and valleys. There is so much to see and do. Kauai tends to not be as popular as islands like Maui and Oahu so you can fully enjoy what the island offers.

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Sometimes called 'The Gathering Place', O'ahu is one of the easiest islands to visit in Hawaii as it contains the majority of Hawaii's population and is where the state capital of Honolulu can be found.

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A 3-day itinerary for Oahu is the minimum time I would recommend unless you are just transiting through here on your way to another island. You could just as easily fill a whole week on Oahu if you're interested in doing more hikes, beach days or spending extended time at cultural sites and museums.

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You can also take the public bus system or the Waikiki Trolley to get to and from many parts of the island, but these options are slower and may not service some areas. Taxis and ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft are available as well, but fares can quickly add up.

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To live comfortably in Hawaii, an annual income of around $70,000 to $100,000 for a single person, or $120,000 to $200,000 for a family is recommended. Is it expensive to live in Hawaii? Yes, Hawaii is known for its high cost of living due to factors such as housing, groceries, utilities, and transportation.

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You should plan to spend around $342 per day on your vacation in Hawaii, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, $77 on meals for one day and $37 on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Hawaii for a couple is $427.

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Unfortunately, there are no direct flights available between London and Hawaii, so when it comes to the best alternative, you should check out flights that include one or two stopovers.

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Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Hawaii. But we found flights with one or more stops from £582.

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You'll need prior authorisation to enter the United States using a British passport, either through a visa, a Permanent Resident Card, or the Visa Waiver Programme.

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Not carrying cash
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.

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2 weeks is the perfect amount of time to comfortably visit 3 islands (and you can squeeze in a 4th island if you're really bad!).

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If it's your first time in Hawaii, your ideal island will depend on your travel style and to-do list. For most travelers visiting Hawaii for the first time, the Big Island of Hawaii should be the winner because it offers the most diverse experiences.

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