Honolulu Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Jan 2024

Honolulu is by far the largest and busiest city in Hawaii, and its Waikiki Beach is a lovely and famous stretch of sand, but most people go elsewhere on the islands in search of their own paradise.

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Travel Costs to Honolulu

Population 380,000
Area 900,000
Timezone UTC-10
Currency US dollar
Airports Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
BACKPACKER INDEX: US$122.71
1 USD = 1 USD
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Accommodation Costs in Honolulu

Honolulu Hotel Seasons

Honolulu Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar50.00 - 82.00
starstarstarstarstar105.00 - 178.00
starstarstarstarstar145.00 - 277.00
starstarstarstarstar250.00 - 500.00
starstarstarstarstar423.00 - 572.00

Honolulu Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed18.00 - 36.00

Honolulu Attractions Prices

Location Description Type Price(USD)
Pacific Aviation MuseumThis museum is in Pearl Harbor, housing military aircraft from WWII.
adults
ages 4-12
25.00
14.00
Bishop MuseumThis huge museum is stuffed history and artifacts from the Hawaiian Islands.
adults
ages 4-17
ages 65+
33.00
25.00
30.00
Surfing lessonThe cheapest are in groups of 4 or more people. Small groups or private lessons cost more.
private lesson
group lesson
150.00
75.00

Honolulu Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Budget breakfastYou'll find local coffee shops plus some interesting fast food chains offering good value breakfasts in Honolulu.7.00 - 10.00
Budget lunchUnlike most of the resort areas in Hawaii, Honolulu offers cheap food options for those who need them.9.00 - 13.00
Budget dinnerIf you are staying within a resort you will likely pay more than these prices, but go where locals go for better deals.12.00 - 19.00
Beer (pint)There are dive bars even in Waikiki with cheap pints and happy hour specials.5.00 - 9.00

Honolulu Transport Prices

Type Price(USD)
Taxi from airport to Waikiki Beach35.00 - 60.00
Airport express shuttle to beach16.00
Public bus from airport to city2.00
3km taxi ride in Honolulu13.00 - 18.00
Bus ride in Honolulu3.00
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When to visit Honolulu

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January80662.7
February81652.4
March82671.9
April83681.1
May85700.8
June87720.4
July88740.5
August89750.5
September89740.7
October87732.2
November84712.3
December82682.9

Honolulu Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar6:34am6:43pm
21 Jun5:50am7:16pm
21 Sep6:20am6:28pm
21 Dec7:04am5:55pm

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