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Hawaii on a Budget: Seven Money-Saving Tips for Savvy Travelers
Because of the small size of the islands and the booming tourism, Hawaii can
certainly be one of the pricier vacation destinations. If your vacation budget
is a little tight, don't worry: You can still afford an incredible Hawaiian
adventure without breaking the bank. Here are seven tips for visiting Hawaii on
a budget.
1. When to Go. The first part of your money-saving Hawaiian
vacation plan to tackle is the time of the year. There are definitely peak
seasons to Hawaiian travel. If you choose to travel during off-peak time, you'll
avoid the crowds and can also save on airfare and other travel related expenses.
Mid-April to mid-June and mid-September to mid-November are the best seasons
pricewise.
Ironically, travel dips during these times even though the weather is best on
the islands. This is because most people travel to Hawaii when the weather in
their hometown is bad. Winter is a popular season for Hawaii travel, so if you
go just winter in the fall or just after in the spring you'll get a better deal.
2. Where to Go. You'll also need to make a choice of the island
you want to visit. Although many people make their way for Oahu or Maui, you
should know that these islands generally come with the largest price tags. The
Big Island of Hawaii is somewhat more commercialized than the others, but the
prices are often lower. Plus, the Big Island offers all of the highlights you
want to see on your Hawaiian vacation including the rain forests, deserts,
volcanoes and lots of beaches.
3. Find a Discount Flight. Your Hawaiian vacation's price tag
will be largely composed of your airfare. Once you've decided on a time of year
when you'll go, start keeping tabs on airfare immediately. You should sign up
with one or more online airline ticket sellers to be notified when there is a
good price for your tickets. The earlier you book the tickets, the better.
4. Shop
Hawaii Package Deals. Try to find a package deal that includes your
airfare, car rental (if you need it) and your hotel. And be on the lookout for
coupon codes that will take a dollar amount off your total package price, which
are sometimes offered by Travelocity and other travel websites. Often these
packages give you amazing savings, especially during the off-peak season.
Business owners are trying to make up for the slow down in tourism during these
parts of the year so they are more inclined to offer you a deal to keep their
establishments booked. We've compiled on our sister site,
Susies-Travel-Coupons.com:
Hawaii Vacation Deals
5. Think outside the hotel. There may be other options that can
save you from breaking your budget on a high-priced hotel. Many people have
vacation homes in Hawaii that they rent out during the time when they aren't
using it. See if you can find vacation rentals by owner on Craigslist or other
similar websites. If you're flexible on where you stay, you may be able to find
homes for rent for as little as $50 a night.
6. Save on attractions by purchasing a discount pass or coupon book
before you go. A
Go Maui card, for example, is a discount attractions
pass that you can purchase beforehand and that gives you general admission to a
variety of Maui attractions – from ocean adventures and tours to culture and
history to beach and water fun. Also available: the
Go Oahu
Card
.
Or consider purchasing a
Hawaii
Entertainment Book. Depending on the time of year, you can get these for as
little as $10. At the time of this writing, the Hawaii book offers coupons for
all the islands, including more than 200 restaurant coupons and about 5,000
hotel and travel deals, including attractions.
7. Set up a google alert with the keywords "Hawaii Discount" and "Hawaii
Coupons." If you've never done this before, it's a cinch. Just go to
Google.com/alerts and enter your search terms and email address. Google will
send you an email update of the latest Google results based on your keywords at
the frequency that you specify. This is a really handy way to make sure you stay
up-to-date on the latest travel offers, some of which expire very quickly.
With a little planning and preparation you can make your Hawaiian vacation
enjoyable no matter what your budget. And if you focus on saving money on your
accommodations and your airfare, you'll have plenty left over to see lots of
Hawaii attractions.
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