Ah, Hawaii. The beautiful yet seemingly unreachable state of USA isolated all the way in the Pacific. What better way to explore this vibrant archipelago than by rental car? Buckle up and get ready to explore Hawaii!
Start your travel adventure in Hawaii on Big Island. Take Highway 11 in your rental car to Hawaii’s Keaau village. While there, be sure to visit the historic Buddhist temple, the Puna Hongwanji Mission. Turn your rental car onto Hawaii’s Route 130 to Lava Tree State Park. Pull your car over for a short break and inhale the aroma of wild ginger and native fauna as you enjoy the cool breeze. Take 132 in your rental car to reach Hawaii’s easternmost point, then traverse the thermal pool at Ahalanui County Park. You can also visit the famous Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, tucked away in the Volcano Heritage Corridor. Wade into the world of lava on Big Island’s east coast as you hop from volcano to volcano in your rental car and be amazed at Hawaii’s fiery past. Travel to Hawaii’s 3850-foot tall Kilauea, which has been spewing lava since its 1983 eruption. For our slightly weak hearted friends, don’t worry – this volcano may be constantly erupting but it’s perfectly safe and fascinating to view from a distance. Don’t miss this eye-opener!
Head over to Hawaii’s Lanai in your rental car. Famed as the island that once grew 90 percent of the world’s pineapples, lanai is exceptionally charming with its plantation-style houses and peaceful beaches. Head to Hulopoe Beach Park for some unspoiled coastline, then turn you rental car north on Hawaii’s Route 440. Travel upwards past clay hillsides into the heart of Lanai City. Take your rental car for a spin around one of Hawaii’s quirkiest towns, and enjoy the vibrant culture. Head on down Route 430 in your rental car and hike up to Hawaii’s Koloiki Ridge vista, where you’ll be able to gaze at the pristine scenery of the island. Travel in Hawaii is just that beautiful.
Travellers can also hire a car to explore Hawaii’s Maui, an island with something for everyone, young and old. From zip lining to helicopter rides to sunbathing, Maui has it all. But most famous of all is perhaps the Road to Hana. Take your rental car up Hawaii’s 52-mile road to Hana. With its 620 curves ad 59 bridges, this drive is definitely not for the faint of heart. For those in complete possession of the wheel, strap your seatbelts and take your rental car through this scenic Hawaiian route, which begins in Paia and ends on East Maui’s dramatic black lava coast. Along the drive, stop your rental car periodically to enjoy native Hawaiian scenery and rushing waterfalls. There will be roadside stands mushrooming up along the highway at different points to sate your hunger and thirst with traditional Hawaiian fare.
Hawaii is a truly beautiful state, languishing in the Pacific. With its bubbling geothermal history and rich cultural past, it is the perfect road trip destination. Rent a car from Hertz and enjoy yourself in this Hawaiian paradise.
