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Oahu TransportationLimos - Oahu
Additional Options
On Oahu you have many transportation options. The obvious first is Rental Car. If you are planning to circumnavigate the Island, this is the best choice that will leave you with the most flexible sightseeing and fun seeking options. However, if you are planning to limit your stay to the Waikiki & Honolulu area, and/or you are willing to creatively use other available means of transportation, then you probably will not need to rent a car.
If that is the case, we feel the following plan is a good one; First, arrange to have the hotel's courtesy van pick you up at the airport if this is an option and if not, then take a cab. Although the one way taxi fare is comparable to a one day economy car rental, this will save you time, navigation, parking, and you may be a little tired after your flight. Once you get to your Waikiki hotel, you'll find you can walk, bus, or cab it to most anywhere cheaply - with a minimum of fuss.
Next, if you decide to do some independent sightseeing, then you can rent a car through the hotel or one of the Waikiki car rental agencies. This will allow you to have the car for only the days you'll need it - and therefore avoid paying car rental fees while you are "parked" on the beach and the car is parked in the garage.
Another fun alternative is to ride both the Waikiki and Aloha Tower Place trolleys. The Waikiki Trolley arranges city tours with a drop off and pick-up option at each point of interest and a day pass is quite resonable. The Aloha Tower Trolley charges $1 each way and is a safe way to return home after a few "cleansing ales" or "power shopping" at Aloha Tower Marketplace.
As we mentioned before, The Bus is a viable option on Oahu - and particuarly in Waikiki & Honolulu area. The schedules are regular and they do allow transfers that will get you close to almost anywhere you want to go. In addition, almost all activities will pick you up and bring you back, so this is another way of avoiding the need for a car in the Honolulu / Waikiki area. Oh...be sure to ask the company if they offer courtesy transportation when you book your activity or tour.
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