Honolulu travel guide
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You're Going to Love Honolulu
With a population of 371’657, Honolulu is a must-see destination in Hawaii, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Honolulu has to offer.
Where to Eat in Honolulu
Waikiki is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Honolulu. These include popular favourites such as Wasabi Bistro - Honolulu (250 Beach Walk), Mugen (2452 Kalakaua Ave) and Olili (2380 Kūhiō Ave.). If you’re looking for affordable options, Hau Tree Lanai (2863 Kalakaua Avenue) and Nobu Honolulu (1118 Ala Moana Boulevard) are great picks. For delicious green meals, M by Jeremy Shigekane (1969 S King St) and Cino (987 Queen St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Honolulu.
When to visit Honolulu
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Honolulu in August, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19 °C, with an average temperature of 23 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 81 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Honolulu, with an average rainfall of 8 mm.
How to Get to Honolulu
Plane
When flying to Honolulu, you’ll arrive at Honolulu Airport (HNL), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Honolulu from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 18h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Honolulu.
Car
Another option to get to Honolulu is to pick up a car hire from Kailua-Kona, which is about 269 km from Honolulu. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Kailua-Kona.
Airports near Honolulu
Airlines serving Honolulu
Where to stay in Honolulu
From 5-star hotels such as the Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts to great affordable options like the Hilton Grand Vacations Club Hokulani Waikiki Honolulu, Honolulu offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €207 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €439 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ilima Hotel and The Beach Waikiki Boutique Hostel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Honolulu, with prices from €49 to €1,641 per night. Waikiki is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Honolulu are about 15% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Ala Moana - In Honolulu’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra, Pagoda Hotel and Ala Moana Hotel By Lsi Resorts.
Where to stay in popular areas of Honolulu
Most booked hotels in Honolulu
Hiring a car in Honolulu
Hiring a car in Honolulu costs €51 per day, on average, or €307 if you want to hire it for 6 days. Alamo, National and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Honolulu is the Lucky Owl Car Rental branch at 852 Mapunapuna St, which is 6 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay €0.97 per litre in Honolulu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.56 and €15.41. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Honolulu, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.