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About Honolulu

Honolulu is the urban center of the Hawaiian islands, a U.S state in the Pacific Ocean and major tourist destination. Hawaii hosts millions of tourists every year who come to enjoy the year-round sunny weather and pristine beaches. Located far away from the U.S mainland in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the temperature of Hawaii does not change much throughout the year. Due to the effect of the large mountain on Honolulu's island, it received both a lot of sunlight and a lot of rainfall each year. In any case, the majestic beauty of the Hawaiian islands is a major draw to the tourists who travel from the beaches into the inland rain forests and coastal plains.
 
Especially popular as a romantic and honeymoon destination, Hawaii has a robust economy and a good quality of life thanks to touristic income. The population is also notably diverse, with many people being of native Hawaiian, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, and Korean descent; of course, the food culture of Hawaii also reflects this diversity. Honolulu dining is also dominated by fresh tropical fruits, including the pineapple, mango, and papaya. 

Transportation to Honolulu City Center from Airport

Hickam Afb Airport

From the Honolulu International Airport you can get to the city center in 15 minutes by car or taxi. The airport shuttle service offered by some hotels to their customers is also a very practical alternative. Although the new metro line is underway, you have to use the as a means of public transportation until the metro is completed. It is possible to reach various points of the city center in a short time with different bus lines.

Taxi

You can reach the city center in just 15 minutes by a taxi that you can take at the exit of the airport arrival terminal.

Car Rental

You can rent a car suitable for your budget by dealing with one of the car rental companies located at the airport. You must follow I-H-1 E or HI-92 E motorway to get to the city center with the car you rent. The journey takes 15 minutes on average under normal traffic conditions.

Bus

If you prefer public transport, you can reach different points of the city center by using lines 19, 20 and 31 departing from the bus stops just outside the arrival terminal. A one-way ticket costs $ 2.50.

Hotel Service

Many hotels in Honolulu offer airport shuttle service to their guests. By booking in advance with your hotel, you can have a very convenient and fast transportation. You should remember that while some hotels charge extra for this service and others offer it free of charge.


Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport

The city centre can be reached from the Honolulu International Airport by taxi or with a rented vehicle in around 15 minutes. Some hotels offer their guests a shuttle service, which is a practical alternative.  Although construction works on the Honolulu Rail Transit Project is ongoing, travellers that prefer to use public transportation to and from the airport must use the bus until the railway line is complete. It is possible to reach various points of the city centre in a short time by using different bus routes.

Taxi

Taxis are readily available outside the arrivals terminal, and can transport you to the city centre in around 15 minutes. You can rent a vehicle suitable to your budget by agreeing with one of the car rental companies inside the airport. To drive to the city centre from the Honolulu International Airport, you should take the I-H-1 E and HI-92 E. The journey from the airport to the city centre takes roughly 15 minutes in normal traffic conditions.

Bus

Travellers that prefer to use public transport can use bus routes 19, 20, and 31 to reach different areas of the city. A one-way ticket costs 2.5 dollars.

Hotel Shuttle Service

Many accommodation options in Honolulu provide shuttle services to their guests. You can book a hotel shuttle service for a faster and more comfortable journey. Please be aware that while some hotels provide shuttle services for free, others charge additional fees.

Weather in Honolulu

DayMin - Max
SundayMin 22ºC - Max 27ºC
MondayMin 23ºC - Max 27ºC
TuesdayMin 23ºC - Max 28ºC
WednesdayMin 23ºC - Max 28ºC
ThursdayMin 23ºC - Max 28ºC

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