![]() Oʻahu is bustling, with tons of restaurants, shopping, beaches, museums and hiking trails. Island-hopping can be pricey - you’re paying for additional airfares and accommodations, and if you’re not on Oʻahu, you’ll likely have to rent a car, the price of which fluctuates with demand.īy staying on one island, you can really explore everything it has to offer. Bonus: if you’re traveling between islands from January to April, you may see humpback whales along the way.Or simply stay on one island Tickets start at $30 one way and take about an hour. Planning tip: If you’re on Maui and want to visit Lanaʻi, you can book a ride on the Expeditions Maui-Lanaʻi Passenger Ferry. Mokulele Airlines operates Cessna 208EX Grand Caravans that seat up to nine passengers and fly into smaller airports, offering round-trip fares for less than $200 per person. Southwest Airlines offers one-way rates that are sometimes as low as $39 with no-frills service and no assigned seating. Why fly all the way to Hawaii and stay on one island? If you’re set on seeing more than one island on your vacation, you should take advantage of cheaper options on interisland airfares. If you're island-hopping by ferry between January and April, you might see humpback whales on the way © George Karbus Photography / Getty Images Be smart about island-hopping. You can find deals on airfare and accommodations during the slower shoulder months - September and October, January and February, April and May - avoiding peak travel times like summer, winter and spring break. ![]() Hawaii is a year-round destination, and that’s good news for budget travelers. Coffee: $2.25 (hot coffee at Starbucks) to $12.50 (Kona Estate coffee brewed fresh, using the Chemex pour-over brewer at Honolulu Coffee) Sandwich: $7 (Andy’s Sandwiches & Smoothie) to $13 (at Sprout Sandwich Shop) Dinner for two: $50 to $500 Beer/pint at the bar: $7 to $12 Plan a fall or spring vacation Hostel room: $40 to $150 a night Basic room for two: $150 to $300 a night Self-catering apartment (including Airbnb): $80 (for a private room) to $6000 a night (where President Obama stayed in Kailua) Public transport ticket: Adult fares on TheBus on Oʻahu are $3 (one way), with discounts for seniors aged 65 and up and youth ages 6 to 17. Poke bowls are an affordable option when it comes to local dishes © Maridav / Getty Images A guide to daily costs in Hawaii
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