The best months to visit Honolulu are Apr – Oct. 24–30°C, dry season.
Quick facts
Currency USD ($) 1 EUR ≈ $1.08
Language English / Hawaiian Pidgin English common locally
Timezone HST (UTC-10) No daylight saving time
Best Months Apr – Oct 24–30°C, dry season
Daily Budget ~$110–170 Hostel, poke, bus
Visa ESTA / B1-B2 Same as US mainland
When to go
Where volcanic craters meet turquoise water, and the aloha spirit turns every stranger into ohana.
Getting Around in Honolulu
- TheBus ($3/ride, $7.50 day pass) covers the entire island including North Shore, Pearl Harbor, and hiking trailheads. Get a Holo card at ABC Stores
- Rental cars are $50–90/day and essential for the North Shore, windward coast, and flexibility. Book well ahead, as Hawaii rental car prices surge
- Biki bikeshare ($4.50/30-min ride) covers Waikiki to Kaka'ako. Uber/Lyft available but limited on the North Shore and windward side
For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full Honolulu travel guide.
Timezone: HST (UTC-10) (No daylight saving time)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Honolulu?
The best months to visit Honolulu are Apr – Oct (24–30°C, dry season), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Honolulu budget breakdown.
