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Over the last 30 days, all inclusive resorts in Hawaii have been available starting from $186, though prices have typically been closer to $379. Price estimates were calculated on October 17, 2020.
Read more about the high season and the low season on Hawaii elsewhere on our website. In our opinion, the best time to avoid the crowds and find the cheapest tickets to the Big Island is between mid-April and May and in September and October.
Round – trip flights to Hawaii from the continental U.S. range from as low as $400 to more than $2,000, with prices varying due to time of year, airport, airline and booking service. In economy class, round – trip tickets between most U.S. cities and Honolulu cost between $500 and $800.
In 2019, on our personal finance website, we estimated that a comparable mid-range trip to Hawaii would cost $10,100 for a family of four.
How to do Hawaii on a budget Go in late winter or early fall. Opt for a mid-scale hotel. Hit the beach and take a hike. Eat a Hawaiian lunch, poke and market food. Avoid renting a car and use public transportation. Watch a hula show, see fireworks, and take a cultural class. Enjoy a reasonably priced massage.
Generally, the best weather in Hawaii can be experienced in June, July and September . This is when travelers can expect the least amount of rainfall along with warm water temperatures. However, Hawaii has pretty great weather year-round (after all, the Aloha State experiences only two seasons).
Hawaii’s Weather When it’s raining on one side of an island in Hawaii , though, the sun is usually shining on another, a short drive away. However, if the priority is to avoid heavy downpours in traditionally fun-in-the-sun locations such as Waikiki, Poipu, Kona and Kihei, the worst time to go is November through April.
If you’re visiting Hawaii for the first time , I recommend selecting a single island for your vacation. This allows you to plan out a robust itinerary, relax, and experience the island to the fullest. Hawaii is made up of the following islands: The Big Island of Hawaii . Maui. Oahu. Kauaʻi. Molokaʻi. Lānaʻi. Niʻihau. Kahoʻolawe.
There’s a big range when estimating a Hawaii trip cost. This Tripadvisor thread has people saying costs from $1,500 per person to $15,000 per person . We estimate a mid-range, family of 4 trip to Hawaii cost $11,000 for 10 days in 2020, in the summer, leaving from the west coast.
The price of Combo meal in fast food restaurant ( Big Mac Meal or similar) in Honolulu, Hawaii is $10. This average is based on 9 price points.
Oahu
Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 17% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
Hawaii is one of the most- expensive areas in the United States, and the cost of food and lodging is notably higher than that of most other states. In Maui, travelers can expect to pay somewhere between $10 and $15 for breakfast, anywhere from $15 to $30 for lunch and considerably more for dinner.
While many vacations are five to seven days long, we recommend staying for at least 10 days to enjoy your Hawaiian vacation. The time change is difficult to adjust to at first and takes about 3 days to get fully acclimated. So, allowing a couple days to get over the jet lag is important.
Often thought of as the most luxurious of the islands due to its large array of four- and five-diamond beachfront resorts, Maui provides a more relaxed stay-on-the-resort type of vacation than Oahu .