Getting around Waikiki is easy, you don't really need to rent a car unless you are planning trips outside of the resort. Generally you can walk most places unless the weather is very hot.
Getting Around
in Waikiki

Waikiki Yacht Harbor
Click above for large
street Map

Submarine Excursions
Kalakaua Avenue


Ala Wai Canal

Surfing in Waikiki
Street Entertainers

Walking around Town:
The main thoroughfares which run parallel are Kalakaua Avenue, Kuhio Avenue and Ala Wai which is named after and runs next to the canal. These are joined on a block grid system with streets that join the three main streets together. You can walk from one end of the resort to the other at a reasonable pace in around half an hour.

If you walk the coastal route across town there are dedicated beach pathways that take you all the way from the yacht harbor to beneath Diamond Head - a lovely stroll as the sun sets over the ocean in the evening.

Driving:
The streets are predominantly one-way and alternate in direction at each junction. Kalakaua is one-way from Ala Moana towards Diamond Head and Ala Wai is the opposite. Kuhio, which runs parallel between them is a dual carriageway.

Waikiki is linked to the Freeway system by the main H1 Freeway which is picked up just the other side of the Ala Wai canal. From the H1 you connect to all other trans-island Freeways linking resorts.

Taxis & Buses:
Taxis are relatively inexpensive and the most convenient way of getting around. The average charge around town is $5-10, a trip to the Aloha Tower Market Place is about $20, with the airport run around $27-30 dependent on traffic.

Buses are plentiful and frequent costinga dollar or two for most journeys. Destinations are well displayed on the front of each bus.

Renting a Car
If you are going on excursions to Hanauma Bay, North Shore or Ko'Olina it may be well worth renting a car. A standard compact will set you back around $80 for three days and a Jeep around $110 including LDW.

Waikiki Home Page The Story of Waikiki Waikiki Map & Transport Shopping in Waikiki Sightseeing in Waikiki Waikiki hotels Activities in Waikiki Waikiki's Restaurants & Bars