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Toyota Prius Hybrid Sedan
$11.95
per hour
$96 per day
👤 5 adults
🧳 2 bags
Toyota Tacoma Pickup Truck
$13
per hour
$104 per day
👤 5 adults
🧳 4 bags
Toyota Sienna Minivan
$16
per hour
$128 per day
👤 8 adults
🧳 3 bags
Toyota RAV4 SUV
$13
per hour
$104 per day
👤 5 adults
🧳 3 bags
Toyota Camry Sedan
$11
per hour
$88 per day
👤 5 adults
🧳 2 bags
Toyota RX350 Luxury SUV
$18
per hour
$144 per day
👤 5 adults
🧳 3 bags
You can instantly rent a car from one of nine convenient locations in Waikiki:
– 444 Ena Road Waikiki
– Hokulani Waikiki by Hilton Grand Vacations
– Waikiki Kalakaua Avenue Super Station
– OHANA Waikiki East Hotel
– Regency on Beachwalk Waikiki by Outrigger
– Sheraton Waikiki Hotel
– Waikiki Vista Apartments
– Park Shore Waikiki Hotel
– Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach
About Waikiki
Waikiki is a world-renowned neighborhood in Honolulu that is located on the South Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Residents and tourists stay in Waikiki for its close proximity to the exquisite Waikiki beach – a 2 mile stretch of turquoise and gold that draws over 4 milion visitors per year.
Waikiki has eight beaches: Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Fort DeRussy Beach, Halekulani Beach, Kaimana Beach, Kapiolani Beach, Kuhio Beach, Queens Beach, and Royal Hawaiian Beach. Waikiki is located right next to Ala Moana Beach Park, which is the most popular beach in Hawaii.
Waikiki is packed with hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops which makes it the most lively spot in Honolulu. If you’re looking to make a one-stop drop in Oahu, Waikiki can provide you a complete experience.
COVID-19 Update:
– All Hui stations are open 24/7 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
– All Hui cars are cleaned and sanitized regularly.
FAQs about rental cars and transportation in Waikiki
Do I need a car in Waikiki?
If you’re planning to do most of your activities in Waikiki or the Ala Moana area, you won’t need to rent a car for your trip. Waikiki hotels are within walking distance of beaches, restaurants, retail stores, and activities/attractions. The Royal Hawaiian Center, Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium, and Kapiolani Park are all within a half-mile radius of each other. For the times you may want to travel beyond, there are alternatives to car rentals like Hui Car Share, Biki bike rental, TheBus, and the Waikiki Trolley that will provide you a better experience getting around town.
If you want to expand your experience, then it’s a good choice to rent a car. The best part of having a car is being able to break away from tour groups and scheduled itineraries so that you can set your own pace around the island. Oahu is a geographically small, and it is possible to do a circle island trip in several hours. Hui Car Share has partnered with Shaka Guide to bring Hui drivers free self-guided GPS tours via an app. You can get the app here. Though you could get around with public transportation or a tour, you’ll have to spend a lot of time waiting for others or waiting for the bus.
Is it easy to get around Honolulu without a car?
Yes. If you plan to travel only around Honolulu, there are many options for both residents and travelers to seamlessly get around. For travel within Waikiki, the Waikiki Trolley is the best way to easily hop in between destinations. For short distances, Biki bike share has stations located all around Honolulu that makes point-to-point travel simple. Most main roads in Honolulu have dedicated bike lanes. If you don’t mind the shared space of public transportation, TheBus is the cheapest option for medium-distance travel. Uber and Lyft are the most convenient option for medium-distance, point-to-point trips. Hui Car Share is the cheapest and most convenient option for medium-long distance, multi-stop road trips and errand runs.
How long does it take to drive from Waikiki to the North Shore?
By driving: When the roads are empty, it takes roughly 37 minutes to drive from Waikiki to the North Shore. You should expect moderate traffic and you should give yourself at least 60 minutes to get to your destination.
By TheBus: It will take roughly two hours to get to the North Shore via TheBus.
Route 52 and Route 55 will take you there. Route 52 travels clockwise around the island (through Central Oahu) whereas Route 55 travels counterclockwise (through East Oahu).
Is there Uber or Lyft in Hawaii?
Yes. Uber and Lyft provide ride sharing services all over Oahu. To request an Uber pickup from Honolulu International Airport, you must go to designated pickup spots. For international arrivals (Terminal 1), go to the second median across from Lobby 2 on the departures. For arrivals from the Mainland US (Terminal 2), go to the second median across from Lobby 8, on the departures level.
How much is parking at Waikiki Beach?
Parking in Waikiki is expensive and can account for a significant cost of a car rental and car ownership. The average cost of private parking in Waikiki is $5 per hour, $30 to $45 per night, and $120 per month. The city has on-street parking stalls available that are charged from 7AM to 6PM. Parking is free on Sundays and State Holidays. Hui users do not have to pay for the cost of parking.
Which car rental services operate in Waikiki?
Hui Car Share, Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, Budget, Avis, Ace, VIP, and Enterprise all have car rental counters in Waikiki. Hui Car Share is the only service that allows drivers to rent a car using an app and keyless entry a vehicle without waiting at a counter.
How do I take TheBus from the Honolulu International Airport to Waikiki?
Take the bus lines 19 or 20, which runs every 20 minutes. TheBus runs from 5 AM – 12 AM. The last ride into Waikiki leaves at 11:43 PM. The bus stops are stationed on the median strip outside of the check-in counters on the 2nd floor. A one-way ticket for an adult passenger costs $2.75 and $1.75 for a youth passenger.
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