Honolulu International Airport (HNL) Car Rental and Transportation

Renting a car for the entire length of your stay in Hawaii is unquestionably one of the best ways to optimize overall time management and get the most enjoyment out of your vacation, especially if detailed itinerary plans include touring the entire island and visiting all popular places of interest prior to your departure date. A rent a car is also the preferred choice of many executives who fly to Honolulu and her sister cities to attend important mandatory corporate meetings or seasonal company gatherings. Maximum time efficiency and punctuality while on the company clock are always primary considerations.

With the preceding in mind, securing readily available transportation for your trip has its advantages, and to facilitate this option, several rental car companies located at or within close proximity to Honolulu International Airport maintain an adequate fleet of vehicles which are priced according to size, style, days rented, availability, and individual circumstances. Compact, mid, and full sized cars available for immediate pick up can be reserved and signed for at designated airport terminal areas. All agencies and respective contact numbers are included for informational purposes and convenient online comparison shopping, so finding exactly what you need at the most attractive rate and terms can be accomplished with relative ease.

Like all other consumer products and services, price points determined by rental car companies are tied directly to prevailing market conditions which can fluctuate often depending upon economic factors. Frequent or seasonal rate adjustments are not uncommon within the industry and a consumer is more likely to pay full price or possibly even a significant premium during peak visitation times.

The Honolulu International Airport also plays host to a number of additional ground transportation options designed exclusively for paying hotel guests who just need a one way ride to the property. This type of service is typically accomplished via "Shared Ride" van or similar vehicle and does not include drop off to any other destinations. So if you just need a ride to and from the airport, contact your hotel customer service representative or concierge to find out if the property for which you have reservations, provides a regularly scheduled courtesy shuttle. Securing a courtesy ride is a fantastic way to alleviate the financial burden in addition to bridging the transportation gap.

• Most hotels & motels offer this as a "Comped" one way service to get you to and from the airport. It does not include site seeing or transportation to other tourist destinations. Contact your hotel for more details -

AIRPORT OVERVIEW

• Honolulu International Airport, located approximately 3 miles northwest of Oahu, is one of the worlds largest and busiest in terms of domestic and international commercial traffic and overall operations. The 4,300 acre facility is situated near the center of Oahu's bustling commerce district which provides convenient and swift access for the thousands of corporate executives and small business owner operators who work and maintain a presence within the immediate region. HNL plays host to several major commercial airlines and a select few provide direct service to North America, several Asian destinations, and the Pacific Rim. In addition, Honolulu International Airport is the launching point for substantial air cargo operations and on average, according to official web site reports, processes several hundred thousand tons of cargo annually. A total of 34 airlines consisting of domestic, international, inter-island, and intermediate distance commuter, carry approximately 20 million travelers to and from Oahu and sister territories on an annual basis.
• The list of amenities HNL has to offer visitors is quite lengthy and impressive. There are an abundance of restaurants, shops, and general merchandise stores located throughout the terminals offering a wide variety of menu items including StarBuck's Coffee for a quick pick me up, pizza shops for a sit down lunch or diner, an ice cream parlor for a sweet creamy desert, and general merchandise establishments from which to purchase the latest news headlines, favorite magazine, or essential travel related supplies. The food and beverage choices are almost unlimited, and finding something to suit just about any taste should be a relatively easy task.

• Internet access via WiFi is available for "On The Go Communications", and for corporate travelers, an on site business center provides essential supplies for the mobile executive -

ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION

Public Transit "The Bus"

• Customer Service: (808) 848-4500
• Route Info: (808) 848-5555

- Baggage Rules: Bags must be small enough to fit under seat or on lap. Maximum Baggage size 18"X24"X12". ( No Back Packs with Metal Frames ) -

Roberts Hawaii - Airport Waikiki Express

- One way ride to hotels in Waikiki - Shuttle "Pick Up" areas are located adjacent to the Commuter, Interisland, and International Arrivals exit on the ground level , baggage claim areas D/F, and in between G and H . Waikiki Express "Dispatchers" are dressed in yellow -

• Phone: (808) 831-1555