How to Stay For Cheap in Hawaii
Many people would love to stay for cheap in Hawaii. Especially in this economy. After all it is a dream vacation but many have never been to the beautiful paradise of the Hawaiian Islands. They either don't have the money for an expensive or where to go first. It could cost thousands of dollars in airfare and hotel and resorts and many people right now are not in a position to afford that. However they don't want to miss a chance to go. With vacations coming up, here are some tips from a Hawaiian traveler for finding really CHEAP lodging:
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It will take some research to find a low cost airfare to the islands. Try Priceline, Expedia, Sidestep.com or other websites to compare fares. If you watch the computer every two or three days, there may be bargains as low as $300-$600 airfare roundtrip. Also allow extra if you are traveling from the east coast as airfare will be more.
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Sweet scent of Frangipangi Where would you like to go? Waikiki Beach is the number one tourist destination however it is expensive to visit the island of Oahu where Honolulu, Pearl Harbor and Waikiki Beach are located. You might save those for another time.
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Same for the other islands of Kuai and Maui. Housing and rental cars can add up. The islands are beautiful but because nearly everything is brought in by boat, it can be expensive just for a meal. On all the islands, there are many chain stores such as Walmart, Costco, Sears, Officemax, and Home Depot among others.
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The least expensive island is the Big Island of Hawaii. It is the largest and, as far as land mass, all the other islands of the chain could be placed inside the large island. The true flavor of the islands can be felt here. The World's Hula festival is held here in April every year. It is called the Merry Monarch Festival.
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The Big Island of Hawaii is also the least expensive. A great breakfast can be had for as little as eight dollars at the award winning restaurant Ken's in Hilo on the Big Island and at many other restaurants. There are many hometown tasty eating places very reasonably priced. Plus a farmers market Wednesdays and Saturdays for fresh produce, and tasty island fruits not found on the mainland.
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There are many Hawaii websites you can research to find inexpensive lodgings. One of my favorite condohotels is Country Club Hawaii in Hilo on the Big Island. It is right on Hilo Bay and my favorite is condo #420 with two doublebeds and a small kitchenette, with oceanview and it usually rents for three hundred fifty dollars a week or sixty dollars a night. If that one is rented, they have others but the cost is more. It's clean and inexpensive lodging, right on the water, and has a swimming pool.
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Hilo is also closest to the Volcano State Parks entrance, the second largest tourist attraction in the islands. There are many exotic waterfalls near Hilo as it located on the wet side of the island, creating the lush tropical climate. There are black sand, white sand and green sand beaches on the Big Island.
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Tips & Warnings
Book as soon as you know the dates you want to go.
Book a flight into Hilo or if you fly into Kona, as on USAirways, you can pick up your rental car at the airport and drive the two hours to Hilo.
Buy some fun Hawaiian clothing when you get there.
Hilo is the cheapest place to pick up some exotic Hawaiian clothing. Kona is more expensive.
For men's shirts, be sure the pocket pattern matches the shirt design for an authentic Hawaiian shirt.
Take a warm jacket as nights can sometimes be chilly from the wind coming off the ocean.
Stop at all the fabulous waterfalls you can. Rainbow Falls is near downtown Hilo.
Snorkeling at the Kopoho Tide Pools is very adventurous.
Don't play on the lava. You could be standing only on a thin crust and break through. Stay on all paths and fenced areas.
Hide and lock up your valuables as in any city you visit. Take waterproof pouches for your car keys and credit cards while you swim or snorkel.
As on any island, be mindful of undertow when you swim.
