Nov 27, 2018, 5:43 am
Last edit by: FlyinHawaiian
2018 and Onward thread - https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1942617-consolidated-getting-hnl-waikiki-thread-2018-onward.html
Consolidated "Getting to/from HNL from/to Waikiki - options & costs" thread
Feb 20, 2014, 10:31 am
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Why would they take another cab service? It was 100% prepaid.
This wasn't their "call for a car" service. It was the prepaid "meet & greet" service.
This wasn't their "call for a car" service. It was the prepaid "meet & greet" service.
Feb 20, 2014, 10:48 am
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Aug 13, 2014, 8:55 pm
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Used Charley's Taxi twice from HNL to HRW, and once from HRW to HNL. All went smoothly, although one driver insisted on being paid in cash. But he drove us to the hotel MUCH faster than I ever could have, when we were rushing to make it in time for evening club lounge service, so I was happy to oblige. ^
Aug 15, 2014, 11:10 am
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how much are taxi's costing?? my wife and I are 30 and able to travel walk around and grab our own luggage. do I wait a long time at a cab stand at HNL?
Aug 17, 2014, 11:58 am
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40 bucks or so to get into Waikiki.....
I've never waited more than 10 mins....
Sep 11, 2014, 8:46 pm
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HNL <-> Waikiki Transport options
For years I typically just grabbed a cab when arriving HNL, and for the return, either just getting one at check-out, or using a coupon from one of the multitude of books on the streets.
From time to time in more recent years, there is sometimes now a wait at HNL for a taxi. I've had good success with the return trips.
Are there other private car options for a similar or lower price to a taxi?
It looks like Honolulu finally has Uber X, but the website only lists Uber Black as an airport option, with a $70 fixed fare. Will UberX provide TO HNL transport?
From time to time in more recent years, there is sometimes now a wait at HNL for a taxi. I've had good success with the return trips.
Are there other private car options for a similar or lower price to a taxi?
It looks like Honolulu finally has Uber X, but the website only lists Uber Black as an airport option, with a $70 fixed fare. Will UberX provide TO HNL transport?
Sep 17, 2014, 11:55 pm
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There is always The Bus #19 or #20 ($2.50), but your baggage is limited to the same size as typical airline carry-on baggage limits.
http://www.thebus.org/Route/Routes.asp#19
http://www.thebus.org/Route/Routes.asp#19
Oct 13, 2014, 9:55 am
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We always use go808express.com. Price is reasonable. Try to request Josie as your driver.
Oct 13, 2014, 6:51 pm
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http://www.startaxihawaii.com
Nov 6, 2014, 9:31 pm
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I've just used the Speedi Shuttle. $26.75 return to Waikiki.
2 minute or less wait just past baggage reclaim area "D" and one hotel stop before mine. Took a little bit of time as traffic was very heavy and as usual, most lights on red.
2 minute or less wait just past baggage reclaim area "D" and one hotel stop before mine. Took a little bit of time as traffic was very heavy and as usual, most lights on red.
Oct 16, 2016, 2:54 pm
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Current status of UberX for HNL pickups?
Can someone provide an update on the current status of UberX for pickup at HNL? Also for dropoff? Google brings up numerous newspaper articles about ongoing arguments, but I can't tell if I currently can call for an UberX pickup at HNL arrival?
Oct 16, 2016, 7:50 pm
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Any Uber driver picking up or dropping off risks a huge fine and/or arrest. I'm sure they have done the math...
Oct 16, 2016, 7:58 pm
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Thanks for the update. Perhaps this is a naïve question, but is there any obstacle in simply getting onto any curbside free hotel bus outside the airport bag claim area, and then calling Uber for a pickup from the airport hotel? I can't afford a taxi, and may not have enough time for SuperShuttle.
Oct 16, 2016, 8:02 pm
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Thanks for the update. Perhaps this is a naïve question, but is there any obstacle in simply getting onto any curbside free hotel bus outside the airport bag claim area, and then calling Uber for a pickup from the airport hotel? I can't afford a taxi, and may not have enough time for SuperShuttle.
Oct 16, 2016, 10:46 pm
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Thanks for the update. Perhaps this is a naïve question, but is there any obstacle in simply getting onto any curbside free hotel bus outside the airport bag claim area, and then calling Uber for a pickup from the airport hotel? I can't afford a taxi, and may not have enough time for SuperShuttle.