Rental Car Hawaii, A Surfer's Paradise

The most recent state to join the United States is also one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations and surfing hotspots. The Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is Hawaii’s largest and busiest airport. Honolulu is easily accessible by direct flights from Asia, North America, and South Pacific regions.

The two main airports on Big Island are  Kona International Airport (KOA) at Keahole and Hilo International Airport (ITO). Kona International Airport lies on the north-west of Kailua-Kona and handles international and domestic flights between the islands. Hilo International Airport lies east of Hilo and accommodates interisland air carrier and general aviation operations. A majority of flights into Hilo and Kailua-Kona are domestic flights from Oahu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport or other smaller airports. Rental Car Hawaii is a convenient option for travelers looking to enjoy the best the islands have to offer. Make informed choices when it comes to car rental by comparing rates on HAPPYCAR.COM. Choose from well-known brands such as Avis, Hertz and Europecar to travel the island on flexible budgets.

Car Hire Hawaii: Exploring Honolulu

Honolulu means ‘sheltered harbor’ or ‘calm port’ in English. Scientists have found evidence of human settlement dating as far back as the 11th century in Honolulu, the nation’s capital city. It is located on the island of Oahu and is the largest city in Hawaii, and a major tourist attraction. Honolulu was first declared capital of Hawaii in 1845. Historically, Honolulu is best known for the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 7, 1941. Popularly known for Waikiki, Downtown, and Pearl Harbor, Honolulu offers tourists far more than meets the eye.

Once you’ve selected your Car Hire Hawaii, be sure to visit the Hawaii Capitol Historic District in Downtown Honolulu. A must-see is the Hawaiian Mission Houses, established in 1820 during the missionary period. Browse through more than 3,000 Hawaiian, Pacific and Western artefacts, and more than 12,000 books, documents and manuscripts from this period. Add the Hawaii State Art Museum to your list of travel stops. The Spanish Mission Style architecture with its colossal Moroccan mosaic fountain have been well maintained over the years. The Hawaiian State Art Museum was built as a hotel in 1872 and rebuilt in 1928 to include three galleries, a courtyard and a swimming pool.

Sun, Surf and Sand

A trip to Hawaii is incomplete without some time spent on one of the island’s majestic beaches. Make the most of the tropical climate in Waikiki, Honolulu’s main attraction which is a soft-sand beach covering about half a square mile. Waikiki is densely populated and has more shops, hotels and restaurants than any other area in Hawaii. Kick back and relax after a day of soaking up the sun or catching Hawaii’s famous waves. Add Kailua Beach and Waimanalo Beach onto your list of stops to see how Hawaii’s beaches compare to each other.

You don’t need to break the bank to have a good time in Oahu. Outdoor activities are either dirt cheap or free, especially if you’re into snorkeling, scuba diving, kitesurfing, swimming or hiking.  Well-known hiking trails here includes Diamond Head Crater and Koko Crater.

Shopping in Oahu

For a true shopper’s paradise experience, Shop-a-holics must visitthe open-air  Ala Moana Shopping Center and Waikiki’s Royal Hawaiian Center to their to-do lists. Oahu’s retail industry includes boutiques and novelty shops. The Royal Hawaiian Center is best described as an open air shopping festival where you can buy anything from beach apparel to high end clothing brands. You don’t have to shop on a hungry stomach – there are fine dining options and hot dog stands throughout the Center. Feel like you’re being serenaded with live performances of hula and Hawaiian music. Why not take a class in lei making, lauhala weaving, or playing the ukulele, if you have some time to spare. If you’d rather travel between shopping centers, Car Rental Hawaii will get you there.