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Black Cadillac Escalade parked at a Waikiki hotel entrance

Cadillac Escalade Classic β€” 5 seats, cargo space for 4 large and 2 small bags

Cadillac Escalade

    $115 per vehicle
    Book the Escalade
    Mercedes Sprinter β€” 14 seats, cargo space for 14 large bags

    Mercedes Sprinter Β· 14 passengers

      From $140 per vehicle Β· confirm on booking page
      Book the van

      We earn a small referral commission on transfers booked through these links, at no extra cost to you. We list the two rides we'd put our own family in.

      Want more than a ride?

      On your first day we can meet you at baggage claim with a lei, get you checked in and showered, then come back for sunset on Tantalus and dinner. On your last day: 10 AM checkout with your suitcases, one more loop of the island, and a drop at HNL when you need to be there. Private, from $400.

      Ask about first & last day tours

      What to know before you land at HNL

      Bags take 30–45 minutes

      HNL is an older airport with slow carousels. Mainland flights land at Terminal 2; inter-island at Terminal 1. Meet-and-greet drivers wait at your carousel, shuttles at the curb outside.

      Waikiki is 20–40 minutes away

      Nine miles on H-1. Twenty minutes at noon, forty at 4–6 PM when the freeway backs up. A private ride goes straight to your door; a shared shuttle adds hotel stops on top of that.

      Add the flower lei at checkout

      $15 per person. The driver has them at baggage claim, so the welcome photo happens the moment you walk out β€” not in the hotel lobby an hour later.

      Taxis run on the meter

      Expect $45–60 to Waikiki plus a per-bag charge, and a curbside line during arrival banks. A booked ride is confirmed before you fly, with your name on a sign.

      Staying outside Waikiki?

      Ko Olina, Kapolei, Turtle Bay, Kailua β€” our partner runs those routes too, at a different rate. Call us and we'll send you the right booking link.

      Departure day timing

      Be at HNL 2 hours before a domestic flight, 3 before international. Agricultural inspection for checked bags adds a few minutes on the way out.

      Questions people ask

      Weighing taxi, rideshare or the bus? Read our guide: Honolulu Airport to Waikiki: every option compared.

      Why don't you do airport transfers yourselves?

      Because our guides and vehicles are booked by the day for private tours, and a 25-minute airport run means blocking a whole day for it. Our partner does nothing else, runs all day, and does it well. We'd rather point you to the right ride than charge you a tour rate for a taxi.

      Which one should I pick?

      Up to 5 people with 4 large suitcases: the Escalade. Six or more, or more luggage than that: the van. If in doubt, call us and we'll tell you in thirty seconds.

      Can we get a lei greeting?

      Yes β€” it's an add-on on the booking page, $15 per person, presented at baggage claim when the driver meets you with your name on a sign.

      What if my flight is delayed?

      Both track your flight number. Put it in the booking; the driver adjusts.

      Can I book the return trip too?

      Yes β€” both offer airport drop-off on the same booking page. Or make the last day count instead: ask us about a last-day tour that ends at the airport.

      Is this a booking with HI Private Tours?

      No. You book directly with our partnered transfer company through FareHarbor; they confirm and operate the ride, and their contact details are on your confirmation email. We receive a referral commission and vouch for them.