Car Hire in Hawaii - Getting to Hawaii

Air is the only realistic means of reaching Hawaii and Honolulu is a major Pacific hub, especially on the North American-Asian route, so flights are numerous. Connections are regular (several times a day) to all of the other islands, the majority going to Oahu’s airport at Kahului. Inter-island flights are plentiful between Honolulu (Oahu) and airports at Lihue (Kauai), Kahului (Maui), Kona and Hilo (Big Island). A shuttle service from Honolulu airport to the city or Waikiki beach is regular and reliable, operating all hours. Private shuttles run to other resorts scattered around the island.

A small ferry runs five times daily between Maui and Lanai. It’s much cheaper, and certainly more scenic than flying, without taking too much longer.

The QE II makes an annual stop stopover (5 days from Mexico).