United States
Oʻahu (Honolulu)
Oʻahu is Honolulu and so much more — Waikiki's beach, Pearl Harbor, and a wild north shore.
Oʻahu is Hawaii's gathering place — Waikiki's beach and hotels, Pearl Harbor's history, and the North Shore's big waves and laid-back surf towns. Rent a car and get out of Waikiki to find the real island.
How long
4–7 days
Practical
Currency
US dollar (USD). Cards everywhere.
Language
English and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian).
Getting around
Rent a car to see the island; TheBus is decent and cheap.
Budget range
$180–350 per person per day at mid-range. Hawaii is expensive.
Tipping
18–20% at restaurants.
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