Do you actually need a rental car in Hawaii, or are you about to pay for one that sits in a parking garage half your trip?
The answer depends a lot on which island you’re visiting, where you’re staying, and how much exploring you actually plan to do.
👉 Play this episode before you book your rental car so you can figure out what your trip really requires.
If you’re staying in Waikiki, you may not need a car for your entire trip. But Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island are a very different story.
In this episode of Hawaii’s Best, I break down when I would rent a car, when I’d skip it, and why renting one for only a day or two can sometimes make more sense than keeping it all week.
👉In this episode, you will:
- Learn when you actually need a rental car on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island
- Find out why Waikiki is one of the easiest places in Hawaii to stay without a car
- Know when a one-day rental, rideshare, tour transportation, or full-trip rental makes the most sense
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Scroll up ⬆️ and hit play now before you automatically book a rental car for your entire Hawaii trip.
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Chapters:
- 1:06 Plan Your Trip First
- 1:43 Waikiki Without a Car
- 2:48 Oahu Day Trip Car
- 3:54 Airfare Tracking Tips
- 5:28 Maui Kauai Big Island
- 6:54 Final Rental Car Checklist
- 7:38 Wrap Up
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About Your Host: Bryan Murphy is the founder of Hawaii’s Best Travel & a Hawaii Destination Expert through the Hawaii Tourism Authority, since 2020. An HVCB member since 2019, he helps first-time & repeat visitors plan respectful Hawaii vacations w/ clear, practical advice & cultural insight.
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