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You really need to rent a car on Kauai. Any kind of car will do - the cheapest little subcompact will handle almost all of the roads. There is very little public transportation, and there is so much to see and do on Kauai that you are cheating yourself if you do not get a car. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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Nearly every visitor to Kauai drives around in a rental car. The roads are good shape and it is easy to find your way around.
The best way to make sure that there is a car available when you arrive is to book ahead.
There are not enough autos to go around, especially at high season. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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Kauai has a population of less than 60,000 people, and draws an average of about 80,000 visitors per month, so a very large percentage of automobiles you see on the road will be rentals. Several international rental companies have outlets at the Lihue airport. Expect prices for car rentals and for gasoline to be about 40% higher than those you will find on the U.S. mainland. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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Although Lihue Airport (LIH) sees an occasional United Airlines long-haul flight from the mainland, most people arrive on the island via Honolulu on one of the more frequent short hops offered by either Hawaiian Airlines or Aloha Airlines. The oceanfront airport is on Ahukini Road, just 1.5 miles from Lihue, the capital of Kauai.
There is also a small airport in Princeville, Kauai, which offers commuter service to and from Honolulu via Island Air. Private planes and helicopter tours of the island use both airports.
Airline Telephone Numbers:
Aloha Airlines: 1-866-493-0850
Hawaiian Airlines: 1-800-882-8811
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#1) On the one-lane bridges: FIrst come, first serve - and usually the proper thing is to allow 4-5 cars cross and if you are #6 and see others on the other side waiting to cross and a pile of cars behind you: STOP and wait your turn to cross once you see the traffic coming from the other side stop for you.
#2) As we say; "Dis ain't the mainland - SLOW DOWN!!!" -- at the same time: If you are having a leisurely drive and wanting to soak it all in: PULL OVER and allow traffic to pass you, and then continue on your leisurely dirve and ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!
#3) BE SAFE. And remember: Street laws apply regardless of the fact that you are on vacation. Obey the speed limits & street signs - and PLEASE: wear your seatbelts --- and finally: Don't drink and drive.... Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor HomePhone: 911
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If you come to Kauai with a plan of just staying at a resort by the beach and not planning on going around the island at all, you don't need to rent a car. Most resorts have a free shuttle service to and from the airport.
But if you plan to see the whole island which I highly recommend, you need to rent a car. If you can and it fits your budget, try to get an SUV. If you do rent, make sure to reserve it as far in advance as you can especially during the holidays. It can get really expensive. When we were there we were lucky enough to reserve an SUV a month in advance for $68/day because when we got there, the daily rate went up to $199. Also, I suggest, you get the full coverage insurance. Apparently break-ins are very common in the island. As far as gasoline, there are a lot of gasoline stations around the island and the prices are not far from what we pay in the mainland. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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Hitch-hiking is legal and relatively safe on Kauai. You may have to hitch from one town to the next, but if you get stuck in a sudden shower or your car dies on the road, someone will probably give you a lift. Taxi rates start at $2.50. Most fares around any given town are less than $10 without wait time on the meter for round-trips. Development on Kauai is conveniently mostly coastal which makes getting around easier and reasonable. For instance, from Lihue airport to Princeville, 1hr drive, runs approximately $75 on the meter. Kauai taxi tour rate is $50hr unlimited miles/ 2hr min. It's a great way to get out and see the island and learn your way around so you don't spend all of your vacation time reading maps and sight-seeing books or magazines. You could see one side of the island in about 4hrs with a taxi tour guide. After the first 2hrs the rate is $12.50 for each additional 15min so if you don't use a whole extra hour you're only charged for the time you use. Taxi tour guides are also helpful in making suggestions for activities and may even accompany you if you like. It's like hiring a casual but personal chauffer for a few hours. Also, most islands have taxi tours though the rates may vary from county to county. Theme: Car/Motor HomePhone: 808-652-7715
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