the family and I are going to Hawaii for spring break...anybody have any advice on cheap options for getting around the big island. we're staying on Kauai for a week in a timeshare, and will have a cheap rental during our time there, but we'll be in Honolulu for two nights. the hotels there are crazy expensive and they all charge extra to park a rental.
im not finding any deals on hotel/car deals.
anybody have any island advice?
Quote from: bobspapa on February 16, 2014, 06:32:20 PM
the family and I are going to Hawaii for spring break...anybody have any advice on cheap options for getting around the big island. we're staying on Kauai for a week in a timeshare, and will have a cheap rental during our time there, but we'll be in Honolulu for two nights. the hotels there are crazy expensive and they all charge extra to park a rental.
im not finding any deals on hotel/car deals.
anybody have any island advice?
What level of hotel? Dates?
Quote from: hbliam on February 16, 2014, 07:39:06 PM
What level of hotel? Dates?
the wife has just informed me that the hotel has been set up...we just need to figure out a cheap way to get around.
Quote from: bobspapa on February 16, 2014, 07:43:05 PM
the wife has just informed me that the hotel has been set up...we just need to figure out a cheap way to get around.
You have to have a car if you want to see the island. You have AAA to get a discount?
You need a car regardless on the islands...especially the big island. Nothing is close to anything else there. Sorry, no clue on how to get a good deal other then the standard rental agencies. vrbo.com is a good way for places to stay though.
When are you going? We'll be on Kauai mid-March.
I'd like to avoid another rental car. other that going pearl harbor, i don't think we'll go anywhere than a beach. is the bus system any good there?
in april for spring break
The tour is free at Pearl Harbor and one of the best things to do on the island. You'll miss out on alot of cool stuff if you don't get a car though plus after a week at the timeshare I bet you are going to have had your fill of the beach. Two days even with parking at the hotel is worth it IMO so you can see everything.
teddy073.3 to the white courtesy phone, please.
When I was on Oahu a few years back, we rented scooters and bombed around that way. Not sure if that's an option for you guys, but just throwing it out there.
You'll definitely want a car on the big island, however. You're going to Kauai, not Hawaii (the island), and I've got no experience there.
Unfortunately, Hawaii and Cheap do not belong in the same sentence.
most hotels in large downtown cities (be it in the continental US or Hawaii) charge to park a car. I am not sure you can escape that one.
Have you tried naming your own price on www.priceline.com? (//http://)
the bus system's pretty good; it'll get you to pearl and back easily enough. if you're only on the rock for two nights (and staying in waikiki, I assume) most everything is accessible on foot. that said, I have no experience taking the bus to/from the airport... I've seen shuttle services advertised on TV, that might be an option for ya.
gracias [thumbsup]
the more we dig around...the bus sounds like the best option for the big island, and using an airpot shuttle to get to the airport.
:D
I'll see you in Honolulu, I too will be there for spring break with the family. I'll be the guy with the guy with the relaxed look on his sunburned face.
Quote from: bobspapa on February 17, 2014, 09:14:50 AM
gracias [thumbsup]
the more we dig around...the bus sounds like the best option for the big island, and using an airpot shuttle to get to the airport.
:D
You aren't going to the Big Island. ;)
Quote from: hbliam on February 17, 2014, 12:04:10 PM
You aren't going to the Big Island. ;)
see....i told you needed help ;)
Just ping Teddy.
Quote from: duccarlos on February 17, 2014, 01:11:17 PM
Just ping Teddy.
that'll get you a 10year run in the pokey here in cali
Chiming in a bit late ... based on a visit a few years ago (and in other times past):
(1) Yes there is public bus service to and from the airport and the Waikiki area. The only downside is the distance as you'll take quite a while because of all the stops along the way. There may, however, be express service since Waikiki is an obviously popular destination.
(2) Direct Waikiki shuttles are another option.
(3) Your hotel/place of stay may have shuttle service.
(4) If walking is not an issue we used to the park the rental car overnights on the main drag next to the Ala Wai Canal because there wasn't any time limits (check to be sure these days with cash starved municipalities everywhere). We never worried about tickets knowing we'd be using it during the days. Alternatively, just rent the car as needed each day to bypass any need for overnight parking. Very common to do anywhere in Hawaii. BTW, I do recommend renting a car to drive around and take in each and any island. The sights, restaurants on the other sides of the islands, you name it. If on Maui see if you can drive a certain road for the 30 miles in less than 3 hours. ;)
(5) Bus service on the Big Island was rather spotty and infrequent. Maybe better now or during certain times of the day, but I wouldn't expect timeliness considering the distances between points such as Waikoloa and Kona (there's a reason why they have "Hawaiian Time" in their appointments). [laugh] To be honest and to maximize any short times of visit, rentals cars give you the best options and best flexibility.
Hope this helps.