How exciting, you’re almost on Kaua‘i! You’ve done your research on what to see and where to eat, booked your flights, and now you have to figure out where you’re staying, and how you’re getting around.
Luckily, there is an abundance of lodging, as well as a wide variety of transportation options available across the island. The transportation includes airport and destination shuttle service, the Kaua‘i Bus, bike rentals, ride share, and car rentals – not to mention walking when safe and feasible.
Many lodging properties will provide recommendations for how to get around, and some properties even offer transportation amenities (complimentary or for a fee) to their guests, as well as being able to help arrange other transportation services.
Due to Kaua‘i’s high traffic volume during peak hours, you may want to consider using a combination of these alternative transportation options so that you can make the most of your time on island and have a stress-free vacation without sitting in traffic. When you do need a car for those special destination trips, our recommendation is to only rent for the portion of your trip that is needed.
We contacted hotels and condominiums across Kaua‘i to gather information about the transportation options and amenities they provide on-site.
The list below should be used as a starting point and contains information from the properties we were able to reach and connect with via email or phone; as a disclaimer, it may not be fully comprehensive. Please check with your accommodation for the most up-to-date information on transportation amenities provided and their recommendations.
Airport or Destination Shuttle Service:
- Hanalei Colony Resort – A complimentary shuttle is available to guests who book listings directly with HCR Management. Shuttle service can be arranged with the front desk. It services the surrounding beaches and the town of Hanalei up to Dolphin Restaurant. Hours of operation are 8:15am – 9pm.
- Kōloa Landing Resort at Po‘ipū, Autograph Collection – A complimentary shuttle service is offered to the surrounding beaches, restaurants, and shops in the Kōloa-Po‘ipū area. Check in with the front desk to plan your shuttle use.
- Marriott’s Kaua‘i Beach Club – Complimentary airport shuttle service is available on demand. Call the property and select option one.
- The Royal Sonesta Kaua‘i Resort Līhu‘e – Complimentary airport shuttle service is available on demand. No reservations are needed; call the resort and select option three.
Shuttle Service and Bike Rental:
- Timbers Kaua‘i – Complimentary bike and airport shuttle services are available.
Shuttle Service, Bike, and Car Rental:
- Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort & Spa – A complimentary bike and shuttle service is available for all guests. The shuttle services the Po‘ipū-Kōloa area and runs from 4:30pm – 10pm. Additionally, there is an AVIS car rental location on-site.
Shuttle Service and Car Rental:
- Whalers Cove Resort – Guests can arrange with concierge during pre-travel to rent a car with a Turo operator. Aloha Trolley services are available daily to take guests to beaches, restaurants, and shops around the Po‘ipū area.
Bike and Car Rental:
- 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay – Guests are offered a complimentary bike rental and one-time experience to test drive a fully electric Audi. The Audi e-tron fleet is available daily from 9am – 5pm for guests to test drive in the local area within a 3 mile radius.
- Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort – Complimentary bike rentals are available to guests. Two Tesla Model 3 EV’s are available on the property and can be reserved using the Envoy Mobility app. Pricing starts at $35/hour and $200/day.
- The Cliffs at Princeville – Bikes and an EV car are available to rent on-site. E-bikes are available for 35 cents/min, $19/hour, and $77/day; traditional pedal bikes are available for 20 cents/min, $12/hour, and $30/day. A Tesla EV rental starts at $35/hour and $200/day.
(Only) Bike Rental:
- Aston Islander on the Beach – A complimentary two-hour bike pass can be redeemed at Hele on Kaua‘i Bike Rentals, 1.8 miles north of the hotel.
- Club Wyndham Bali Hai Villas – Bikes are available to rent with Hanalei Trading Company, located downstairs from the property.
- Hale Makai – Upon request, bikes can be delivered to the property for guests through a partnership with North Shore Bike Doktor.
- Hilton Garden Inn Kaua‘i Wailua Bay – A complimentary two-hour bike pass can be redeemed at Hele on Kaua‘i Bike Rentals, 2.8 miles north of the hotel.
- Hotel Coral Reef – Complimentary bikes are available from 7am – before dark.
- Kaha Lani Resort – Complimentary bikes are available to hotel guests.
- Kaua‘i Shores Hotel – Guests may use a complimentary bike up to four hours at a time, 7am – 6pm.
- The ISO – Complimentary bikes are available to hotel guests.
- The Lodge at Kukui‘ula – A variety of bikes are available to rent on-site, price varies.
(Only) Car Rental:
- Ko‘a Kea Resort on Po‘ipū Beach – Three Tesla Model 3 EV’s are available on-site using the Envoy Mobility app to rent. Pricing starts at $35/hour and $200/day.
- Sheraton Kaua‘i Resort Villas – A Hertz and Dollar car rental agency is available on-site.
-Clarissa Hsi, Climate Communications VISTA, Office of Economic Development, County of Kauai
