How do tourists get around Honolulu?

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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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.

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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.

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Uber, Lyft and Holoholo are ride-sharing apps that enable you to hail on-demand private drivers. They're used prolifically in Hawai?i's major towns, they tend to be cheaper than Taxis/Cabs and more convenient.

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From historic surf towns and colorful art districts to former plantation neighborhoods, Hawai?i is home to many great walkable regions. And you'll quickly notice an afternoon can easily slip away when exploring them.

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Unless you want to just relax at your hotel, the answer is yes. Driving is the best way to get around and will provide you with the most flexibility. Hawaii Island is known as “The Big Island” for good reason — spanning 10,931 square miles, it has a lot of ground to cover.

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While not the most pedestrian-friendly American city, Honolulu does have some moderately walkable neighborhoods and commercial districts near its urban core. Staying in areas like Waikiki or Downtown can allow visitors to explore parts of Oahu's capital on foot.

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The Waikiki Shuttle Offers One If The Best Ways To Explore Oahu! Becca On The Blue Line Was Amazing! The Waikiki Trolley is one of the absolute best ways to explore the beautiful island of Oahu, and I highly recommend it!

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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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Unless you want to just relax at your hotel, the answer is yes. Driving is the best way to get around and will provide you with the most flexibility. Hawaii Island is known as “The Big Island” for good reason — spanning 10,931 square miles, it has a lot of ground to cover.

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The average cost to rent a car in Hawaii is $157 per day.

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The average cost to rent a car in Hawaii is $157 per day.

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Oahu is the most visited of all the Hawaiian islands, at nearly 4.7 million visitors annually. Oahu is primarily defined by the state capital of Honolulu, as well as Pearl Harbor and the famous beach known as Waikiki. These areas attract tourists by the thousands daily.

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Do keep in mind that an Uber or a taxi does not included the admission ticket. The one-way fare to Pearl Harbor from Waikiki hotels is approximately $50.

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