Do You REALLY Need a Rental Car in Hawaii?

Hawaii Travel Podcast by Hawaii’s Best: Plan a Better Hawaii Vacation · Aug 28, 2026 · 9m

Do you actually need a rental car in Hawaii, or are you about to pay for one that sits in a parking garage half your trip?

The answer depends a lot on which island you’re visiting, where you’re staying, and how much exploring you actually plan to do.

👉 Play this episode before you book your rental car so you can figure out what your trip really requires.

If you’re staying in Waikiki, you may not need a car for your entire trip. But Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island are a very different story.

In this episode of Hawaii’s Best, I break down when I would rent a car, when I’d skip it, and why…