Honolulu is arguably the gem of Hawaii. As the cultural kingpin of Hawaii, Honolulu deserves a thorough exploration by rental car. This Polynesian-flavoured American state capital always impresses visitors. Hire a car from Hertz to begin your exploration of Honolulu.
The world famous Waikiki Beach is a definite spot to visit when touring Hawaii. Travel to this beautiful Honolulu coast by car rental to admire the amazing scenery and get some sun. Framed against the glitz of luxurious hotels, this beach paradise combines seaside beauty with city glam. Hire a car and travel in comfort to Honolulu’s most famous beach and enjoy this sun-kissed arch of powdery sand!
Make your way down in your hire car to Honolulu’s most visited memorial, the USS Arizona. Jutting into the waters of Pearl Harbour, this museum can only be accessed by boat and offers visitors a glimpse into the destruction caused by the 1941 Japanese attacks on the American naval fleet.
For those who want to jump immediately into the Hawaiian lifestyle, pick your rental car up from Honolulu Airport and head straight for the beach! The southern coastal stretches of Oahu Island are home to countless surf spots, rivalling each other for the best waves. Drive down to Honolulu’s crashing Bowls of Ala Moana for a thrilling surf among the waves. There is an adjoining beach park with reefs and sand bars that cook up the best barrels. Beginner surfers can head to Honolulu’s Sunset Beach in your hire car while advanced surfers check out Banzai Pipeline for some unforgiving swells.
Travel into Honolulu’s city centre, where you’ll stumble upon Hawaii’s very own Chinatown. Sandwiched between downtown and the residential neighbourhoods of Kalihi-Palama, this Chinatown is one of the largest and most authentic oriental districts in the United States. Another place to visit by rental car is Honolulu’s Maunakea Marketplace, which is bursting with sights and smells for the curious tourist. There is also Izumo Taishako, a Japanese Shinto shrine and an awesome temple that emphasises the infusion of cultures in the city.
Take your rental car up to central Honolulu, and for those up for a challenge, try scaling the Diamond Head State Monument. One of the most iconic sights of the capital, expect sprawling panoramas at the peak. Going on for just a mile, this trail passes through tunnels and staircases before climaxing with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and the city.
Have a day of rest from driving about in your Honolulu rental car and visit the Honolulu Beer Works. This premier microbrewery is located in the neighbourhood of Kaka’ako. They offer a wide range of beers from the Animal Farmhouse to the Pia Mahi’ai Farmer’s Beer. They also have an amazing food menu, with taro buns, salmon and hoagies that will leave you satiated.
Hire a car to travel around Honolulu and explore it to the fullest to get the most miles out of this amazing city. With its great food, sun and fun, tourists are sure to have a whale of a time here.
