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Public Transport
The Bus (tel: (808) 848 5555; website: www.thebus.org),
Oahu’s excellent mass transit system, services the entire island via
more than 65 routes. Routes 19 and 20 run between Honolulu
International Airport and Waikiki every 20 minutes from 0500 to 2330
daily.
Schedules for other routes differ; call for specifics and to find out which ones pass major attractions such as Hanauma Bay, Sea Life Park, Polynesian Cultural Center and the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. There is reduced service on weekends and holidays. Fares are free for children under the age of six, and a Visitor Pass provides unlimited use for four consecutive days.
The open-air Waikiki Trolley (tel: (808) 593 2822; website: www.waikikitrolley.com) operates four lines around Oahu, including stops at major attractions such as Bishop Museum, Chinatown, Iolani Palace, Hanauma Bay, Sea Life Park and Ala Moana Center. Trolleys run from 0800 to 2330. Fares include unlimited boarding and reboarding on all lines. Ask about the pass good for four consecutive days.
Schedules for other routes differ; call for specifics and to find out which ones pass major attractions such as Hanauma Bay, Sea Life Park, Polynesian Cultural Center and the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. There is reduced service on weekends and holidays. Fares are free for children under the age of six, and a Visitor Pass provides unlimited use for four consecutive days.
The open-air Waikiki Trolley (tel: (808) 593 2822; website: www.waikikitrolley.com) operates four lines around Oahu, including stops at major attractions such as Bishop Museum, Chinatown, Iolani Palace, Hanauma Bay, Sea Life Park and Ala Moana Center. Trolleys run from 0800 to 2330. Fares include unlimited boarding and reboarding on all lines. Ask about the pass good for four consecutive days.
Taxis
Taxis provide transportation to and from almost any area of Oahu. They
operate on a meter and aside from Ala Moana Center, the airport and
Waikiki hotels where they are readily available, they are best arranged
by calling the dispatch line. Charley’s Taxi & Tours (tel: (808) 531 1333; website: www.charleystaxi.com) and The Cab, Inc. (tel: (808) 422 2222; website: www.thecabhawaii.com) are two of the largest taxi companies on Oahu.
Car Hire
Avis (tel: (808) 834 5536; website: www.avis.com), Budget (tel: (808) 836 1700; website: www.budget.com), Dollar (tel: (808) 944 1544; website: www.dollar.com), Enterprise (tel: (808) 836 2213; website: www.enterprise.com), Hertz (tel: (808) 831 3500; website: www.hertz.com) and National (tel: (808) 831 3800; website: www.nationalcar.com)
run shuttles between the airport and their lots. Check beforehand to
see if an international driving licence is required. Some companies
allow non-US residents to rent a car by presenting their regular
driver’s licence and a passport.
If you prefer hiring a private car and driver, arrangements should be made in advance either by you, your travel agent or your hotel. Call Hawaii Chauffeur Services (tel: (808) 522 7950), Exclusive, Inc. (tel: (808) 591 1975; website: www.excl.net) or Elite Limousine Service (tel: (808) 735 2431 or 1 800 776 2098; www.elitelimohawaii.com).
If you prefer hiring a private car and driver, arrangements should be made in advance either by you, your travel agent or your hotel. Call Hawaii Chauffeur Services (tel: (808) 522 7950), Exclusive, Inc. (tel: (808) 591 1975; website: www.excl.net) or Elite Limousine Service (tel: (808) 735 2431 or 1 800 776 2098; www.elitelimohawaii.com).
Bicycle Hire
Two bike rental companies in Waikiki are A Big Kahuna Motorcycle Tours & Rentals (tel: (808) 924 2736) and Coconut Cruisers (tel: (808) 924 1644).
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