Is Uber worth it in Hawaii?

Hawaii Uber surge pricing at peak times and when driver availability is low can be extreme. Consider alternative options, including buses, taxis, shuttles, Lyft, and local rideshare Holoholo. While Uber is common in Hawaii, these other transportation alternatives are worth considering.



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Taxis (and Other Ride-Hailing Services) Taxis are pretty much always a little more expensive than Uber in Hawaii. Lyft is comparable to Uber in Hawaii, so consider checking the fares on both apps before requesting a ride.

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Is Uber in Hawaii Expensive? Just like pretty much everything else in Hawaii, Uber in Hawaii is more expensive than Uber in other places. For example, to cover the nine miles from the Honolulu Airport to Waikiki, it will cost approximately $40 to take an Uber.

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Honolulu earnings On average, Uber drivers in Honolulu make around $20 to $25 per hour.

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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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Traveling from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Waikiki Beach? The price is between $25 and $50 per ride, and here below, we'll go through more details you should know before booking your one-way ride.

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Taxis (and Other Ride-Hailing Services) The most obvious alternatives to Uber in Hawaii are taxis and other ride-hailing services, such as Lyft. Taxis are pretty much always a little more expensive than Uber in Hawaii.

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Oahu's public bus system – TheBus – is easy to use and covers most of the island thanks to its extensive routes. Hours vary by line, but buses generally run every 15 or 30 minutes. Exact route hours are available on the Routes & Timetables page of TheBus website.

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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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From anywhere in Waikiki or the Ala Moana Shopping Center, take the #20 or #42 public bus (called TheBus), which will take you to the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center. If you're not sure where to get off, just ask the driver. A ticket costs $2.50.

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The highest concentration of Ubers in Hawaii is on the island of Oahu, which makes sense, since it's the island with the most people. Ubers can get you pretty much anywhere on Oahu, as long as you don't head into super off-the-beaten path areas.

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There is no entry fee for the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, and no ticket is required to see the museums. The USS Arizona Memorial program can be accessed by reservation or through our first come first served standby line.

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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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Technically, a driver could make $500 in a day with Uber — if everything fell into place. In May 2021, The Washington Post reported that some drivers in big cities were making close to $50 an hour due to good strategy and a driver shortage. In such cases, if drivers work 10-hour days, they could certainly reach $500.

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