Traveling Around Oahu & Honolulu - Suggested Itineraries
Places to visit - More in this category > Honolulu > Haleiwa > Hanauma Bay > Kailua > Kaneohe > North Shore > Pearl City > Pearl Harbor > Sunset Beach > Wahiawa > Waikiki > Sea Park > Honolulu Zoo > WaterfallsOahu offers some of the best travel options in the state. Although Oahu's public transport system rivals the best in the world, the most popular option for most tourists is a self-drive tour. You can rent anything from a moped to a limousine, but of course the most conventional means of travel is a regular car.
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Cars, Buses, and Motorcycles
There are many car rental agencies on Oahu and this stiff competition keeps the prices low. Every reputable car rental company can be found on Oahu and many have excellent deals. For more information on these agencies please refer to the section dealing with car rentals.
If you really want to travel in style there is the option of renting one of the classiest and distinctive models available. Imagine cruising down Kalakaua Avenue in a red shiny Ferrari! You can make it happen by contacting Ferrari Rentals (942-8725) where you can rent your dream car - a Porsche, Mercedes, Jaguar or Corvette, and go cruising!
Something a little different, but exciting is motorcycle renting. Drive away on a Harley-Davidson, the wind on your face and the road stretching miles ahead of you. Contact Paradise Isle Rentals (922-2224) and you can rent one of these awesome motorcycles for about $100 a day. Or for something a little less extravagant hire a moped or bicycle from a hire company like Aloha Funway (942-9696). Honolulu is a great city to cycle around, as long as you keep off the main roads.
Probably the best way to travel if you cannot rent a car is TheBus (848-5555). This public transport system is both inexpensive and efficient that serves over a quarter of a million people a day. Not only does the bus criss-cross the city, but it also goes up and down both the leeward and windward coasts and through the interior, most often stopping near Oahu's best sights. The fare is only $1.50 and is paid in exact change only. Transfers are free and are valid for two hours from the time of purchase. Route signs and numbers are located on the front of the bus and near the doors. There are also four-day, unlimited-use visitor's passes available for $15 (something that is under publicised due to complaints from tour operators). The only disadvantage is that passengers cannot carry large bags or bulky items on the bus, ruling out airport travel. For route information visit www.thebus.org
An alternative bus tour is the Waikiki Trolley (596-2199), a more expensive option that tours a circuit of Honolulu attractions at half-hourly intervals.
Taxis are more expensive but a convenient way to get to and from the airport. It is best to summon a taxi from your hotel as they are legally not permitted to cruise looking for fares, making them difficult to hail.
Hitchhiking is not advised as it can be very dangerous anywhere in the world. However, if you must, do not hitch alone and city ordinance specifies that you may only hitchhike from a bus stop!
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