Have you ever been on vacation in Hawaii? This is a very popular holiday destination among Americans. There are many people who return to Hawaii again and again. In our opinion, every US travel enthusiast should visit Hawaii at least once.
After the cautious years of the COVID-19 pandemic, our desire to travel has only intensified. Let's get ready for our next trip!
Tourists spend an average of $250-$300 a day while on vacation in Hawaii. A seven-day trip to Hawaii can cost roughly $2,000 for a solo traveler or $3,000 for a couple. But these are indicative prices. You can reduce the cost a little if you're frugal, or multiply it if you can afford it.
Oahu
There were 528 thousand visitors to O‘ahu in July 2023.
We checked how much round trip flights to Oahu from Los Angeles cost. The cheapest direct flight from Los Angeles airport (LAX) to Honolulu airport (HNL) and back was in February 2024 in our study. This is an Alaska Airlines flight and the cost was $202. In general, the cost of such a flight varies in different months and days and can start from 200-300 US dollars.
You can get from Honolulu Airport to many places by bus.
Bus line 20 connects the airport to Pearlridge Center, Downtown Honolulu, Ala Moana Center, and Waikiki. There are also other bus routes.
Skyline, the light metro system will serve Honolulu Airport from September 2025. ( Daniel K. Inouye International Airport station.)
It is very convenient to rent a car for the duration of your vacation in Hawaii.
🚗 Renting a car at Honolulu Airport for November 2023 was offered at a price of $58 per day. (The price was valid at the time of preparation of the article and may change.)
We recommend.
Sheraton Waikiki. The hotel offers a prime location on the shores of Waikiki Beach.
Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina (5 stars). It is resort hotel of the popular Four Seasons hotel chain. It is located on the sunny west coast of Oahu island. Honolulu Airport can be reached in less than 30 minutes. You can get to the Arizona and Missouri Memorials at Pearl Harbor in 23 minutes by car.
Turtle Bay Resort. It is nice resort on the north shore of Oahu and great place to relax after staying in Waikiki.
Maui
There were 293,6 thousand visitors to Maui in July 2023
We checked the cost of flights to the island of Maui. The cheapest round trip from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Kahului Airport (OGG) was found at a price of 220 USD. This is a round trip flight with United for November 2023 (price subject to change).
Traveling to Maui from San Francisco cost a little more. A round trip from San Francisco was offered to buy at a price of $255.
Prices are changing. Look for flights on the dates you need on your own, online.
Kahului Airport - how to get there.
Maui Bus operates two routes that stop at Kahului Airport (2023).
- Route 35 connects the airport with Paia and Haiku.
- Route 40 connects Pukalani, Makawao, and Haliimaile to the airport.
It is very convenient to have a car while on vacation.
🚗 Renting a car at Kahului Airport for November 2023 was offered at a price of $55 per day. (The price was valid at the time of preparation of the article and may change.)
We recommend.
Montage Kapalua Bay (5 stars). Montage Kapalua Bay Resort is located on the island of Maui, on the ocean coast, in Kapalua Bay. You can book a spacious suite with a fully equipped kitchen. The hotel has an outdoor pool, restaurant. There is a golf course nearby.
Check online the cost of living and read vacationers reviews.
Big Island
The Big Island (The island of Hawaii) is not the most visited island of the archipelago. There were 171,9 thousand visitors to Hawai‘i Island in July 2023.
The cost of traveling to the Big Island, like other islands, is highly dependent on the season. The highest prices are when most of us have the opportunity to travel, during holidays and long weekends.
Flights at the end of December from Los Angeles to Kona International Airport cost more than 400 US dollars. This is the price for the cheapest round trip we could find.
Prices at the end of December are quite high because this is the time of the Christmas break.
Flights in other months are much cheaper. For example, a round-trip flight on the route Los Angeles - Hawaii Island for December 2024 could be bought at a price of 205 US dollars. (Flighted by Hawaiian Airlines.)
We recommend.
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai (5 stars). Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is located on the island of Hawaii, the Kona coast (next to Kohala). The hotel has swimming pools, restaurants and a golf course. This is one of the best hotels on the island.
Check online the cost of living and read vacationers reviews.