How do you pay for a taxi in Honolulu?

Almost all taxis in Honolulu accept credit cards, however, they do prefer cash payments. It's customary to tip your taxi driver in Honolulu around 15% of your total fee. Make sure your driver resets his taximeter to the base fare of $3.10 USD before you begin your journey.



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How Much Is a Taxi From Honolulu Airport to Waikiki? The average cost for a taxi ride from the airport to Waikiki is about $40-$45.

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Almost all taxis in Honolulu accept credit cards, however, they do prefer cash payments. It's customary to tip your taxi driver in Honolulu around 15% of your total fee. Make sure your driver resets his taximeter to the base fare of $3.10 USD before you begin your journey.

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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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If you're not sure how to pay for your cab fare, don't worry. You can pay in cash or you can use your debit or credit card. However, most cab drivers accept only major credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. If you pay in cash, carry small bills with you so that you can pay your exact fare.

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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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The city bus would work for you because you wouldn't have any luggage and it's $2.75, so it's one of the cheapest ways to get into Waikiki. Keep in mind it is a city bus, so there are frequent stops. It would take you about an hour to get from the airport to Waikiki.

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The Roberts Hawaii Express Shuttle provides affordable on demand island wide transfer services from the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to your home, hotel, or office.

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The Roberts Hawaii Express Shuttle provides affordable on demand island wide transfer services from the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to your home, hotel, or office.

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You should tip your taxi driver at least 15 to 20% of your trip fare. If you think of giving anything less than 10%, you might as well leave without tipping at all. If your fare is less than $10, leave a tip of not less than a dollar. Something like a 50-cent tip is insulting and more of a hassle to come up with.

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