Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
drenched. Buy tickets online, by phone or on the
Molokaʻi Princess
a half-hour before
departure. Fares fluctuate with the price of gas.
Getting Around
Renting a car is essential if you intend to fully explore the island or if you are renting a
house or condo and will need to shop. All of Molokaʻi's highways and primary routes are
good, paved roads. The free tourist map, widely available on the island, is good;
Franko's Molokaʻi Guide Map
is massively detailed but has out-of-date information
even in the current edition. James A Bier's
Map of Molokaʻi & Lanaʻi
has an excellent
index. Both fold up small, cost under $6 and are easily found on the island.
TO/FROM THE AIRPORT & FERRY
If you arrive by ferry, you'll likely need to arrange a taxi ($30) to reach the car rental
counter (
Click here
)
at the airport.
A taxi from the airport costs around $30 to Kaunakakai and $60 to the West End.
One of Molokaʻi's trademarks is the sign you see leaving the airport: ʻAloha. Slow
down, this is Molokaʻi. Mahalo.'
BICYCLE
Molokaʻi is a good place for cycling. The local bike shop, Molokai Bicycle (
Click here
)
in Kaunakakai, is a treasure.
BUS
MEO Bus (
Click here
)
, a government economic development service, runs a free shuttle
bus around Molokaʻi, roughly from 6am to 4pm. From a stop by Misaki's market in
Kaunakakai routes go east past the Hotel Molokaʻi to Pukoʻo at mile marker 16 and west
to Maunaloa via the airport. The buses run roughly every two hours but it is essential that
you confirm all details in advance and with the driver if you are hoping to make a round-
trip. Stops are not marked.
CAR
Keep in mind that rental cars are technically not allowed on unpaved roads and there can
also be restrictions on camping. If you intend to explore remote parts of the island, such
as Moʻomomi Bay, you'll at least need a vehicle with high clearance, probably a 4WD.
Book well in advance, especially if planning a weekend visit. But if you're feeling lucky
in low season, walk-up rates at the airport can be half that found online.
There are gas stations in Kaunakakai. Expect sticker shock at the pump.
