How do you get around in Hawaii without a car?

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.



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While other islands, like Kauai, would be almost impossible to navigate without a car, Oahu is well connected by public transportation and ride share. Plus, most of Honolulu's main sites are close together. There are lots of alternatives to renting a car in Oahu in order to see and do a lot on the island.

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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.

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Public buses run on Hawaii's larger islands, but it's time-consuming and challenging to get around by bus, except on O?ahu. The state's most populous island is the easiest to travel on thanks to TheBus, the public transit service.

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Depending on when you want to travel and how far in advance you book your tickets, travel between the Hawaiian islands can be very reasonable. Flights can be found as cheap as $39 each way on Hawaiian and Southwest Airlines. $39 is the best we've seen. Expect to pay between $50 to $100 for a one-way ticket.

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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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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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Restaurants, shops, beaches, activities and several major attractions (including the Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium, Kapiolani Park and the U.S. Army Museum) are within walking distance of most hotels in Waikiki, so if you're not going anywhere else, you won't need a car.

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Molokai. Molokai is the best island in Hawai?i for a quiet vacation, meaning few tourists and an authentic small-town Hawai?i experience. Furthermore, Molokai is all about making your own adventure.

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Hawaii's bus services vary depending which island you're on The state's most populous island is the easiest to travel on thanks to TheBus, the public transit service. Bus routes radiate out from Honolulu, and it's easy to visit the main sights as well as get to and from Waikiki. Service is frequent and cheap.

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The best time to visit this Hawaiian island to avoid tourist crowds is April to June and September to November. Lanai and Molokai are the least visited islands and are the perfect rural getaways for introverts.

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Furthermore, to really enjoy Hawaii you don't want to constantly be on the move, so you need to stay on each island long enough to soak it all in before continuing onto the next. To get around the islands of Hawaii, you can fly by helicopter, travel by ferry or hop on a boat.

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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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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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You can request a ride on any day and at any time with Uber in Honolulu.

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The Waikiki Beach Walk is an amazing pathway along the beautiful Waikiki Beach. There are many resorts, eateries and fun things to do along this walk. It is lovely day or night. Very safe to walk in the evening.

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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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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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For a one week trip, that means you'll spend anywhere from $350 to $1000 per week. Just remember that if you do choose to get a car rental in Hawaii, you'll need to be aware of parking fees. Parking fees around the cities cost just a few dollars per hour.

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Though I generally recommend that first-time visitors stick to one island, since there's more than enough to see and do, island hopping is not difficult to do. The flights -- yes, you'll be going by air to most of them -- are short, so you won't miss much of the day.

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The Kona side is the best area to stay on Big Island as it will have the driest, sunniest weather and by far the best beaches. In fact, nearly the entire eastern coastline has no sandy beaches at all! Rather than sand, you will find only an extended lava rock shelf that drops right into the ocean.

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The 25 Most Beautiful Places in Hawaii to Visit
  • Pololu Valley (Big Island)
  • Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden (Oahu)
  • Pearl Harbor National Memorial (Oahu)
  • Punalu'u Beach (Big Island)
  • Shark's Cove (Oahu)
  • Makena State Park (Maui)
  • Wai?anapanapa State Park (Maui)
  • Nu'uanu Pali Lookout (Oahu)


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