How To Get From Kona Airport To Waikoloa – All Possible Ways

Last updated on September 16th, 2022 at 07:55 pm

We will write how to get from Kona airport to Waikoloa. The distance from Kona International Airport to Waikoloa is 40 kilometers.

The travel time from Kona airport to Waikoloa is around 30 minutes by taxi and if you go by bus around 50-55 minutes from Kona to Waikoloa. Click here to book online Hilo activities and day tours

The cheapest way from Kona airport to Waikoloa is by bus for $2 USD. And if you go by taxi will be around $50-60 USD depending on your final destination.

You can also rent a car in Kona airport or get a private transfer. Read here best restaurants in Hilo and best restaurants in Kailua

SIM CARD AT KONA AIRPORT

I wouldn’t recommend you to buy a sim card at Kona airport. If you wish comfort you can buy eSim online and if you aren’t in a hurry just go around phone shops in the city and compare prices to buy the cheapest sim card in Kona.

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Read here how to get from Honolulu airport to Waikiki Beach, Honolulu airport to Aulani, Honolulu airport to Kapolei, Honolulu airport to Kailua, Kona airport to Hilo and Honolulu airport to downtown.

WHERE TO STAY IN WAIKOLOA

A total of $40-50 USD would be the range of your budget for accommodation in Hawaii. There are hotels mid- budget for $100-150 USD and you can find luxury accommodation starting from $300 USD.

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KONA AIRPORT TO WAIKOLOA

BUS FROM KONA AIRPORT TO WAIKOLOA (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Kona airport to Waikoloa is by bus. You will take the Bus Route 2 Blue Line from Kona airport to Waikoloa. Make sure you are bringing small luggage if not you aren’t allowed it. The buses are leaving from Kona airport starting 5 45 am to 8 pm only 4 times per day.

The bus fare from Kona airport to Waikoloa is $2 for one way. You can pay by cash to the bus driver. The bus travel time from Kona airport to Waikoloa is around 50-55 minutes. Click here to check schedule and prices.

BY TAXI KONA AIRPORT TO WAIKOLOA

If you go from Kona airport to Waikoloa by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi is around 30 minutes and the taxi fare is around $50-60 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

UBER KONA TO WAIKOLOA

If you are ordering Uber in Kona you should know that prices are similar to taxi. You can pre-book with Uber app from your phone and go to the pickup point in the airport. Expect to pay around $50-60 USD depending on your destination and time of the day from Kona International Airport.

CAR RENTAL AT KONA AIRPORT

There are many options for renting a car in Kona’s airport. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Waikoloa. It will take you 1 hour and 40 minutes to get from Kona airport to Waikoloa with a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro available in the airport. Prices are around $30-40 USD per day.

Car rental option can be great if you are traveling with a few people or a lot of luggage and planning to visit places around Kona and Waikoloa. Make sure you have parking place in your hotel or Airbnb since sometimes can be so challenging in Waikoloa.

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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM KONA AIRPORT TO WAIKOLOA

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and is only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort after your flight to Kona. Prices are around $80 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $20 USD per person.

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BEST WAY FROM KONA AIRPORT TO WAIKOLOA (KONA TO WAIKOLOA)

The best way from Kona Airport to Waikoloa is getting by bus if you are traveling on a budget for $2 USD and 50-55 minutes travel time.

You can get Uber, or a taxi from Kona to Waikoloa and you will get in your accommodation in 30 minutes for around $50-60 USD especially a great idea if you are traveling with someone to split the cost.

ACCOMMODATION IN WAIKOLOA

A total of $40-50 USD would be the range of your budget for accommodation in Hawaii. There are hotels mid- budget for $100-150 USD and you can find luxury accommodation starting from $300 USD.

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BEST TIME TO VISIT IN HAWAII

There are 2 seasons in Hawaii. The best time to visit Hawaii is from the months of March to September because it is the dry season. However, lots of tourists prefer to travel from January to March since it’s not peak season but it can be raining for a few days.

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