How many miles is the loop around Oahu?

A lot of people choose not to rent a car when they visit Oahu. But at 44 miles long, 30 miles wide and roughly 112 miles around, Oahu has lots to see outside of Waikiki. Trust us when we say the rental is worth it. Here are our top 3 favorite roads in Oahu, along with all of the best stops along the way.



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If you're wondering whether 7 days is too long to stay in Oahu, I can say from first hand experience that it's not- in my opinion, it's actually the perfect amount of time to see some of the best highlights the island has to offer.

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Urban Honolulu is very much a walkable city. It's a little over six miles from the iconic Diamond Head State Monument to the heart of Downtown, a flat south-to-north stretch with several straight-line routes along Ala Moana Boulevard, King Street, and Beretania Street.

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People might not think of the Hawaiian islands as being the best place to holoholo, but Oahu scenic drives can rival any route on the mainland. A lot of people choose not to rent a car when they visit Oahu. But at 44 miles long, 30 miles wide and roughly 112 miles around, Oahu has lots to see outside of Waikiki.

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The southeastern shores of Oahu pack quite the scenic punch. Travel along Interstate H-1 to the start of the Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72) and take in the surrounding beauty. Make your first stop in Hanauma Bay, home to a nature preserve and underwater marine park popular for snorkelers.

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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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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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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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While O?ahu is easily the busiest Hawaiian island, it's also the most diverse and active thanks to its lively event calendar and evolving metropolitan influence. The surf scene is notorious on the North Shore of O?ahu, and both the windward and leeward coasts are home to some of Hawai?i's best beaches.

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The best way to get around Oahu is by car. And fortunately, the island has some of Hawaii's most reasonable rates for car rentals, particularly at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).

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