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This is no joke – rental cars are scarce and outrageously expensive in Hawaii and beyond

Sheila Beal
April 2, 2021

Today is April Fool’s Day and normally we post a silly joke, but unfortunately, this post is no joke. As more travelers are coming to Hawaii, they’re discovering that rental…

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Cheap & Free Parking in Waikiki

Sheila Beal
April 29, 2013

Whether you’re driving into Waikiki Beach for a day visit or staying there on your vacation, finding a parking spot that doesn’t cost a fortune can be a challenge. But,…

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How much for a trip to Hawaii? (Budget calculator)

Sheila Beal
January 23, 2020

This page has been updated with the most recent data in January 2020. You’ve seen ads for Hawaii featuring photos of beautiful beaches lined with palm trees and the bluest…

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Check & Recheck Rental Car Rates for Potential Savings

Sheila Beal
September 2, 2015

Thanks to Matt McGee for writing in to tell me about his experience with saving money on his Maui rental car. Matt saved $60 for his one-week rental simply by…

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Hawaii Vacation Words to Know: Mauka & Makai

Sheila Beal
March 31, 2011

I was reading HONOLULU Magazine over the weekend and noticed an ad for a shop in Hawaii’s largest mall, Ala Moana Center. The ad provides directions to the shop saying…

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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: March 30, 2011

Sheila Beal
March 30, 2011

Here are the Hawaii vacation news and deals that are making a splash today. * Aston Hotels is offering a million HawaiianMiles (Hawaiian Airlines frequent flier miles) in their Million…

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7 Hawaii Car Rental Money Saving Ideas

Sheila Beal
March 9, 2017

Once you’ve planned your flights to Hawaii, then you’ve got to figure the logistics of getting around. Each island has some public transportation, but for the most part, they’re not…

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Cruising Hawaii and Renting a Car

Sheila Beal
September 17, 2012

I recently received the following question from a reader who’ll be on a cruise around the Hawaiian islands: We are planning a trip this September to the islands. We will…

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Notes From Our Recent Maui Vacation

Sheila Beal
July 8, 2019

As most of you know, we recently took my parents to Maui for their first visit to Hawaii. I will be posting our itinerary with details in a future post,…

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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup – 2nd Birthday Edition

Sheila Beal
March 31, 2009

Whoa! It seems like I’ve been blessed with events to celebrate recently. Today, I’m celebrating that Go Visit Hawaii is two years old. Let’s hope that the “terrible twos” don’t…

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Planning a Trip to Hawaii? Book Your Rental Car Early!

Sheila Beal
March 11, 2009

If you plan to rent a car on your Hawaii vacation, don’t wait until the last minute to book it. I’ve recently heard of rental car shortages on Kauai, Maui…

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Driving with Aloha in Hawaii

Sheila Beal
March 11, 2009

The Aloha spirit is everywhere in Hawaii, even on the busy roads. When you drive your rental car on your Hawaii vacation, you should be prepared to drive with Aloha.…

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Hawaii Vacation Driving Stress Reducer – GPS Navigation System

Sheila Beal
September 18, 2018

[Update: when we originally wrote this article, smart phone navigation wasn’t widely in use. We now rely on our smart phones for GPS navigation rather than our Garmin. Though the…

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Avis Tries Harder To Be Bug Free in Hawaii

Sheila Beal
September 2, 2015

I have a new favorite rental car company in Hawaii and it’s Avis. Recently, we rented cars from Avis on Oahu and Kauai. Both cars were very clean and best…

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A Hawaii Cruise Time Saver Tip: Skip the Rental Car Shuttle Bus

Sheila Beal
September 17, 2012

Taking a cruise around Hawaii is a great way to see the best of all the major islands in one week. The only downside to a cruise is that you…

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Rental Car Advice

This is no joke – rental cars are scarce and outrageously expensive in Hawaii and beyond

Cheap & Free Parking in Waikiki

How much for a trip to Hawaii? (Budget calculator)

Check & Recheck Rental Car Rates for Potential Savings

Hawaii Vacation Words to Know: Mauka & Makai

Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: March 30, 2011

7 Hawaii Car Rental Money Saving Ideas

Cruising Hawaii and Renting a Car

Notes From Our Recent Maui Vacation

Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup – 2nd Birthday Edition

Planning a Trip to Hawaii? Book Your Rental Car Early!

Driving with Aloha in Hawaii

Hawaii Vacation Driving Stress Reducer – GPS Navigation System

Avis Tries Harder To Be Bug Free in Hawaii

A Hawaii Cruise Time Saver Tip: Skip the Rental Car Shuttle Bus

When is the worst time to visit Hawaii on vacation?

Do you plan Hawaii vacation activities before your trip or just book them when you get there?

Advice for driving and parking in Waikiki Beach

How many islands should you visit during your Hawaii vacation?