Most street names on Oahu have names of Hawaiian origin. Your best bet is to plan on delays, keep calm, respect others and stay attentive.ĥ. Rain can flood low lying sections of the road, and believe it or not, there are sections of Kamehameha Hwy that experience some sea spray at high tide. Accidents will shut down traffic for hours, and once you are out in the country, there are very few detour options.

Vehicular speed rarely gets above 35 mph. This leaves few areas to pass slower cars and buses. The roads are often winding to accommodate the landscape. Outside of the main highways connecting to Honolulu, the vast majority of roads are single lane in each direction with almost no passing lanes. Traffic beyond the big city of Oahu has it’s own challenges If you don’t want to pay for parking, check out this great website: to help you find parking options. When utilizing a paid space, make sure to ask if any of the stores or restaurants you visit validate parking. Hourly Parkingįor day parking, there are several paid parking garages available for those visiting an area for limited hours of the day.

To avoid these issues, many of the hotels on the island offer overnight parking for their guests (averaging around $35 per day). Practicing common courtesy can help you to avoid these situations. Ignoring these signs will almost always lead to a ticket or tow. Most of the parking on the street will have posted regulations. Since many places throughout the island only have limited parking, there are a few situations that you should look out for. Waikīkī/Honolulu has limited parking options Photo courtesy of Collections of Waikīkī.ģ.

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