How To Travel Oahu, Hawaii Without A Rental Car | 7 Day Itinerary

[@EdinaViensBreakthroughCoach]

The best video about 1 week without a car. Thank you. I am planning to go in Jan 2024. I am planning to follow your footsteps

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thanks so much! I hope you have a great trip, the weather will be amazing too I hope!

[@beauteoussounds1156]

How was your trip? We’re going in October.

[@TunTunVlogsCanada]

i followed your itinerary and visited Honolulu for 9 days with Bus only. Thank you so much.

[@WanderlustWellman]

@@TunTunVlogsCanada so happy to hear that! I hope you had a fun time 😁

[@erwinwills2289]

What was the average wait time for the busses?

[@TunTunVlogsCanada]

@erwinwills2289 mostly every 30 mins. In some area and after 7pm, every one hour. If u plan well it is pretty efficient.

[@DatPizzaGurl]

Just booked my flight for December. I’m visiting my best friend who is a local, but she will be working some days so this is so helpful for days i won’t be able to borrow her car thanks!!!

[@WondererFree]

Just followed this entire itinerary day by day and it was PERFECT. I highly recommend anyone watching this to follow his guide. It's incredibly well done and flows perfectly.

[@WanderlustWellman]

@@WondererFree wow that means so much to me!!! I’m so happy that you followed my itinerary and it gave you a good experience. Thanks for letting me know 😁

[@johnd8918]

So glad you made this video- what a helpful resource it is! Proof that you can save money (on a rental car) and still have a great vacation. I've heard Honolulu has very rush hour bad traffic as well. Something to consider for future tourists

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thank you very much, I do think you can make any location a budget friendly vacation that will be an amazing trip! And yeah Oahu can be wonderful for a road trip and also pretty terrible for traffic

[@yourlocalexplorers]

very interesting format of this vlog, love how you connect the talking with actual footage from the place 😍 such a useful and rich guide! safe travels, 💛

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@wayermane5069]

Bagged a flight here this month for $200 round trip! Thanks this helps.

[@WanderlustWellman]

Woah nice find, that's a steal! Hope you have a great trip that doesn't break the bank

[@irinaya2300]

Heading to Oahu in February- thanks a million for these recommendations of hikes and vegan places ❤

[@WanderlustWellman]

That's amazing to hear, thanks for checking out the video! If you want to see more vegan places, I made an entire video dedicated to showing all the vegan places I recommend on Oahu. Have a great trip!

[@ReiseVisionen]

Very nice upload. You capture it very well. Have a beautiful weekend.

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thank you, have a great weekend!

[@bogytmtam5836]

Very nice videos. Thanks for sharing. New friend. Have a great time. 🌹🤝

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@vs123]

Thanks guide for us to see beautiful places

[@WanderlustWellman]

My pleasure 😊

[@HealthglowsNet]

You are style of speaking is so addictive! Thank you for this wonderful presentation of beautiful Oahu.

[@WanderlustWellman]

Wow, thank you!

[@tlpcmour]

Very thorough video thanks a lot. My husband and I will be going there in September

[@WanderlustWellman]

@@tlpcmour thanks for the comment, hope you have a great trip!

[@shauntellrivera2293]

Nice 👍 😁 👍

[@mist31]

This was a great video! Thank you

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thank you!

[@markedawebster4378]

Great video very helpful...thank you

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thank you!

[@vannesaguzman9459]

This is great, thank you for the information! I’m planning to go in April; I don’t like to drive so this itinerary is perfect!

[@WanderlustWellman]

That’s wonderful, I hope you have a great trip and enjoy these activities!

[@vannesaguzman9459]

Thank you! Your video is hands down the best itinerary for people that want to use public transportation.

[@WanderlustWellman]

@@vannesaguzman9459 thank you so much - I definitely tried it out first hand so I can vouch for it with my own experience

[@michalbock7648]

Thank you very much for your job and effort. Hopefully I´ll be there in July. I´m planning to use your itinerary and now I know that it will cost an arm and a leg. Hawaii is very expensive place, especially for someone from the Czech republic like me. Staying at hotel is not an option, I try to use Airbnb if possible. I have already had an experience with that service and prices are reasonable.

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thanks so much, I hope you have a great trip in July - please let me know how it goes! 👍

[@shauntellrivera2293]

Very good information! 👍 It is my dream to do this and on my bucket list if you might say.

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thank you so much! And I hope you can make it happen soon :)

[@shauntellrivera2293]

You are welcome 😊 and thanks 😊 I hope so too 🙂

[@erwinwills2289]

Do you recommend the hikes for a solo traveler? Also was the botanical gardens easy to walk into? Seems a bit long of a route.

[@WanderlustWellman]

@@erwinwills2289 I would, except for maybe 3 Peaks because that one is a bit dangerous. It’s probably best to stay away from the more exposed ridge hikes. And yeah the walk into the gardens was a bit long for sure, but it was easy and straightforward

[@naomiblackerby6780]

Day 4 seems like big stretch with out a car. Especially the botanical garden. And I’m pretty sure you were in a car filming at the farmers market 😆.Fun itinerary. Ps Don Quixote rules! And yes, Hawaii is a bit different than Idaho. That was my fav quote from this vlog 😆

[@WanderlustWellman]

We have done day 4 without a car, and it honestly worked out just fine. But we were on the bus for a long time. And you are right, we did go to the farmers market in a car one time, so I used that footage, but we have visited the farmers market using the bus as well. And glad you liked my Idaho comparison hahaha

[@naomiblackerby6780]

@@WanderlustWellman I live in Spokane so that Idaho comment was pretty funny, caught me off guard 😆

[@simpletruthswithteresa4337]

Im so excited now. October me NEOWWWW!

[@WanderlustWellman]

@@simpletruthswithteresa4337 haha that’s great, it will be here before you know it. Have a great trip!

[@adrianamartinez8092]

Heading to Waikiki next week. I've been doing lots of research, but ur video was my favorite. We don't plan to rent a car for the whole stay maybe for just 1 day? Thanks again for this great video. Ps i'm vegetarian and appreciated the plant based options u included 🙌

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thanks so much, I hope you have a great trip to Hawaii! And that sounds like a great idea, I would definitely recommend renting a car to visit some areas in the north shore, or maybe farther up the east shore. I actually made an entire vegan guide for Oahu Hawaii, so that might be of interest to you as well. Again, I hope you have an amazing trip :)

[@adelamacedo1439]

Hi! By any chance did you you know if it is possible to go on the bus to the Polynesian cultural center? And back to waikiki after the fire show??

[@shanterichards823]

Great video.. Thank. I will be there for a week and really didn't want to rent a car because it is so expensive to park it at my hotel. One question what was the name of the blowup seat your friend was sitting on at Lanakai Beach?

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thanks a lot! And I totally understand that. And that blow up seat is called “mockins”, you have to hold it up and pull it against the wind to trap the air, and then close it. It’s super convenient to have in the outdoors!

[@Lesliemfit]

Such a good video thank you!!

[@WanderlustWellman]

No problem thanks so much!

[@PetraSchwehm]

Thanks for this great video ❤️ 🙏😊

[@WanderlustWellman]

No problem, glad you liked it! :)

[@nae2088]

Great video! Was just wondering what accomodation you stayed at?

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thank you! I actually stayed at an Airbnb located at the Island Colony Hotel in Waikiki.

[@fv1291]

Touristic isn't a word, but touristy is.

[@WanderlustWellman]

good point!

[@doncheto9016]

🤓

[@andreas_adventures]

Nice tips! how expensive is the city bus? Is it like most places where it's flat rate per ride? I'm going to Oahu on the way to Japan and will only have like 2-3 days. I am thinking of not renting a car but I'd be afraid the bus will take to long to make the most of my time.

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thanks! A single fare now costs $3. That’s exciting, I’m also going back to Japan soon and I would love to stop by Oahu haha! And I guess it depends on how much you wanna see or do, a car will definitely make better use of a few days, but you could easily still have adventure packed days if you are willing to spend a good amount of time on the bus

[@explorewithmartha6297]

7 days itinerary, great sharing, thank you 🙏🏽😊

[@WanderlustWellman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@overjoyedstudios]

Thanks so much!! For the last Day (in Waikiki) -- are there any places you recommend that can store our luggage? We dont fly out until the evening -- so my plan is to just stroll around the area (without heavy luggage's)

[@WanderlustWellman]

@@overjoyedstudios no problem! And that’s a great question, I’m honestly not too sure - you could ask your hotel if they could hold your bags I suppose

[@vgshwk]

I walked from waikiki to diamondhead it is farther than you think especially if it is humid. After going up and down diamondhead I took the bus back to Waikiki.

[@WanderlustWellman]

True, I think it's a about 50 minutes or so. And that sounds like a smart decision!

[@vgshwk]

You could do it if it was a cooler than normal day but if it is a normal warm day in Hawaii I would recommend taking the bus to diamondhead and hiking up and down.

[@WanderlustWellman]

@@vgshwk good advice!

[@poonamkhemani5770]

Hi... Thank you for the video... Can you please let me know, if we can get regular bus service from Polynesian cultural centre towards 8/9pm?? Or is it better to book the travel by the centre itself?? It is very costly...

[@WanderlustWellman]

@@poonamkhemani5770 no problem! And I really can’t answer that, but here’s what you can do to find out: If you use google maps (either the website or the app), you can type in where you’re departing from and where you want to go and then select the time you want to go. Then you can select method of transportation (drive, walk, bicycle, public transport). Select public transport, then it will tell you what the bus route would be. Best of luck!

[@heatherm8261]

Nice information including some places that other videos did not cover. I’m not sure why you included surfing into the not budget friendly section at the end. Surfing isn’t expensive and is a lot of fun. Only one complaint about the video was some butchering of the location names. I don’t know why but it has always been important to me to get names correct.

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thanks, and I guess my point with surfing is that surf lessons are expensive - I'm sure like myself, many people going to Hawaii have no idea how to surf so getting started can be a bit pricey.

[@gielaah]

Wow! Thanks for sharing this. I am lookong forward for my trip soon. I saw you were flying your drone. I have a DJI mini 2 was wondering if these places you mentioned are strict and need licensing?

[@WanderlustWellman]

No problem! And no, none of the places I flew my drone at were particularly strict, except for maybe Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden (I just found a quieter area of the park and used it there in early evening). Have a great trip!

[@gielaah]

@@WanderlustWellman thank you ❤️

[@Mohajerhub]

Thanks! It was my question too@@WanderlustWellman

[@fitplannermom8835]

Great video

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thanks so much!

[@labeaute29]

great video, definitly a lot of good tips, Thank you, Any ideas, where we could experience the Hawaiian dancers ??, Love to go see a show , we are planning our trip, first timers, a bit older than you, LOL , 1st week of February 2025. Thank you.

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thank you! And I believe that the Polynesia Cultural Center has the dancers. I'm sure there are other places that have them too, but I'm honestly not too sure where they are. Have a great trip!

[@brodiekorman4999]

Would have been great if you reviewed some of the barbecue places

[@poonamkhemani5770]

Hi, i would be traveling solo.... How safe it is to follow your itinerary places?? Any special instruction??

[@WanderlustWellman]

@@poonamkhemani5770 hi! Hawaii is an overall very safe place to travel - one of the biggest things you have to worry about is car break ins, which wouldn’t apply if you don’t have a rental car. Also, you might see some homeless people/people on drugs downtown in Waikiki, on the bus, near bus stops, or in some of the more built up areas but they usually keep to themselves and I would just give them distance

[@junnalmz]

Did you experience bus delays? If so, how long does bus delays usually took. I’ve heard it could took to an hour. Is this true? Tnx 🙏

[@WanderlustWellman]

I don’t think we experienced any major bus delays - we would always just frequently check Google maps to be updated on the buses schedule.

[@GetaroundCn_sr_hp]

great video but did I miss the Pearl Harbor part?

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thanks! And nope you did not, it would be a good recommendation for history enthusiasts though!

[@matthiask.3238]

@@WanderlustWellmanYou forgot the friday evening free fireworks in Waikiki too… :) I was at Oahu in end of may this year. I do my trip without car too, in 5 days only… By foot, by bus and with tourist tours… Good things are the historic buildings in the old town too, the famous Aloha Tower ( no tourist area anymore :/ ) as photostop, and i did a parasailing adventure in front of Honolulu :) A good spot too is „chinaman‘s hat“… From and too airport i drive by bus with no problems. If you have only one and not extremly big luggage you can drive with this… Koko head and diamond head i did too, your other hikes i didnt had enough time for this :) To pearl habour… I think for a normal tourist is this a must do - because of the famous history !!

[@stilljohnny9663]

does the bus go to north shore

[@WanderlustWellman]

It does, but it takes quite a long time

[@tkhan6149]

Car rental is not expensive, parking is. We paid like 50$ per night in Waikiki Hotels.

[@WanderlustWellman]

Yikes, that really adds up!

[@Chloe-ff9xr]

did you use chatgpt to write the script or trip plan for this?

[@WanderlustWellman]

Nope!

[@aajohnsoutube]

I’m going enroute to Japan… thinking Okinawa would have been a better choice.

[@WanderlustWellman]

Oh nice - maybe Okinawa would be easier, but Oahu certainly seems more beautiful if you are into nature/hikes/rugged beaches!

[@Boblobblaw88]

the bus costs how much????? i must've missed that.

[@WanderlustWellman]

The current price is $3 per way, you can find more here! www.thebus.org/Fare/TheBusFares.asp

[@Boblobblaw88]

@@WanderlustWellman thank you!

[@WanderlustWellman]

@@Boblobblaw88 no problem, hope you enjoyed the video!

[@trishawebb7885]

Wow we never been Hawaii

[@WanderlustWellman]

I highly recommend visiting someday if possible!

[@2am_k]

What month did you go to Hawaii?

[@WanderlustWellman]

We went from late February to late March, the weather is perfect!

[@micahandme8078]

started watching this. just rented s convertible. lmao

[@WanderlustWellman]

That's awesome, hope you enjoy your trip!

[@PearsonLester-m5q]

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[@JLT3]

How can I vegan restaurant feature sushi it doesn’t make sense

[@WanderlustWellman]

So actually sometimes sushi can be vegan, which is really cool - also, the amazing thing about the world we live in today is that many meals/dishes can be made into vegan versions! For example I can eat vegan burgers, vegan “eggs”, vegan “chicken”, and so on.

[@louise62602]

Where did you stay? We are going in September. It's between Sheridan waikiki, Hilton Hawaiian village, prince waikiki and Alohilani resort.

[@gabrielle-AV-n-PFloyd]

Personally I loved the Hilton Hawaiian!

[@KentKiner-dt5rp]

To go on a vacation with little amount of money sucks. You miss way to much !!!!

[@WanderlustWellman]

@@KentKiner-dt5rp it honestly depends - I think the worst is missing out on an experience you want because of money. If I want to experience beautiful nature, adventure, and delicious food, I can usually do that with a tight budget. If I want to experience a nice rental car, a luxurious resort, and fancy meals, I almost certainly cannot

[@Yamjam-l7t]

Bro's got a head the size of mount rushmore

[@WanderlustWellman]

lol that is true!

[@debh7401]

Hmmm….Hey, you should probably learn how to pronounce the Hawaiian names

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thanks for the feedback, I certainly try to say the names correct but I'm sure there's room for improvement

[@TracyJujara-v5u]

This is a really great video❤.... Thank you!!

[@WanderlustWellman]

I appreciate that, I hope it helps!

[@susaaklilu7536]

Thank you for this great video!!!

[@WanderlustWellman]

No problem, thank you for checking it out 😁