Hawaii relies heavily on tourism revenue. At some point – and experts anticipate sooner rather than later – cost-cutting measures will become necessary in order to sustain this industry.
Maui’s devastating wildfires of August are one of the primary factors in visitor numbers declining this year, while travel costs for other tropical locations, including Bora Bora, have reduced significantly, forcing Hawaii to keep pace with tourism demand.
Experts predict that demand and price in Hawaii will soon more closely align, leading to less costly travel. They anticipate Hawaii becoming more affordable as prices decrease elsewhere.
How much money do I need for Hawaii?
In Hawaii, an overnight stay for one person costs $75 while two people in a standard double room cost approximately $151. These figures reflect self-reported expenses by travelers.
Budget for Public Transportation in Hawaii
In Hawaii, taxi services tend to be much more costly than public transport options; previous visitors have noted an average daily transportation expense per person of $15.
Food Budget in Hawaii
Meal prices in Hawaii can range, with an estimated daily food budget of $31. Using past traveler spending habits as a guideline, an average meal should cost approximately $13 per person in Hawaii; breakfast tends to be significantly less costly than lunch or dinner meals at sit-down restaurants compared to fast food or street vendors.
Entertainment Budget in Hawaii
Based on spending data from previous visitors, Hawaii entertainment and activities cost an average of around $16 per day per person for entertainment and activities such as day trips, tickets for museums or attractions and other expenses associated with sightseeing.
Hawaii Alcohol Budget
On average, Hawaii residents typically spend $7.91 daily on alcoholic beverages.
Hawaii residents typically spend an average of $5.96 daily on bottled water purchases; the public water system in Hawaii is considered safe to drink.