The US Dollar is the official currency used in Hawaii. Major credit cards and traveller's cheques are widely accepted, plus there are plenty of ATMs and currency exchange stores at the resorts, shopping centres and throughout each of the islands.
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Does Hawaii prefer cash or card? Just about everyone will accept your debit card. You will need cash for a few things like if you go a farmers market or flea market or for tips.
Generally speaking, a one week trip to Hawaii will cost you about $4000. However, prices vary considerably depending on the time of year, the number of people you travel with, and where you stay.
There are also a handful of items that are cheaper in Hawaii than in many parts of the U.S., such as locally grown avocados and tropical fruits like apple bananas, papaya, and dragonfruit.
The cheapest time to fly to Hawaii is during February and March. The most expensive month to fly is December when the holiday period falls, with January being very expensive as well. The peak travel months of June and July are surprisingly not the most expensive months for flights, with middle figure prices.
Honestly, prices in Hawaii are not greater than mainland US. Some restaurants DO charge high prices depending on where (usually ocean side dining costs more, eating at high-end chain restaurants or hotels is expensive). However, there are places to eat where you can expect to pay prices you are familiar with.
Flight and hotel costs are some of the biggest expenses you'll have for a Hawaii vacation. Average roundtrip airfare to Hawaii can cost $1000 per person, depending on where you're coming from. From the East Coast U.S, you're likely to have to pay anywhere from $600-$1000 depending on the season.
For all of 2021, there were 1,184,063 visitors to Hawaii Island compared to 493,817 visitors (+139.8%) in 2020, versus 1,763,904 visitors (-32.9%) in 2019. Total visitor spending in 2021 was $1.82 billion, a drop of 21.5 percent from $2.32 billion in 2019.
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.
Filled with highrise hotels and apartments, this is a favorite vacation spot for many tourists coming to the Hawaiian Islands. There is no denying that Waikiki is an expensive destination. With hotel rooms averaging from $250-320/night and expensive food costs, this is not a cheap destination.