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The off season, when the best rates are available and the islands are less crowded, is late spring (mid-Apr to early June) and fall (Sept to mid-Dec). If you plan to travel in summer (June–Aug), don’t expect to see the fantastic bargains of spring and fall—this is prime time for family travel.
A vacation to Hawaii for one week usually costs around $1,882 for one person. So, a trip to Hawaii for two people costs around $3,765 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs $7,529 in Hawaii .
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
The average length of stay for American visitors arriving by air to Hawaii in 2016 was nine to 10 days with an average per person spend of $200 per day , or $2,000 per trip.
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The best weather in Hawaii is in April , May , September, and October. November to March are the rainiest months, and June through November is hurricane season – though big storms are rare.
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.
Hawaii will finally reopen on October 15 Hawaii Governor David Ige has just announced that Hawaii will launch its pre-travel testing program as of October 15, 2020 .
If Mexico and Florida are alternatives, you really want a deal on a tropical vacation, but not on a trip to Hawaii . For potential visitors, Hawaii is not worth the trip if: You just want a warm place to escape from the snow. You want a place with cheap food just like you get at home.
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 does that measure up now? If you book right now, a 10-day trip to Hawaii in June 2021 for a family of four will cost $8,914.
For example, a gallon of whole milk on Oahu can be $8.99 – the cheapest at Costco for $4.99 a gallon. Broccoli is at $3.79 a pound, bulk carrots at $1.59 a pound. And yes, while buying local is encouraged, the cost of Hawaii grown mangos are at about $6.99 a pound.