TopCop wrote:
> ... If you leave from the
> same point you arrive, rent a car.
The OP said "he does not drive". That's why I thought Oahu with their
excellent public bus system would be a better bet than the Big Island.
I love the Big Island, will be heading their for the month of Feb. but
would never consider not having a car there.
You will want to see the "IN" spots and
> walking, taxi and public transportation is not the way to do it. Since you
> are on a RTW trip, the money for the rental will not kill you.
>
> I ahve been to all of the islands and at each one I rented a car and it was
> teh best investment I have ever made.
>
> Andrew Nightingale wrote:
>> I am visiting the big island of Hawaii in January on a RTW trip from the
>> UK. I would like to stay in Kona for 3 nights and Hilo for 3 nights. I
>> do not drive. (I am thinking of the "Seaside" hotels).
>>
>> What is the most practical method to get from one to the other?
>>
>> I am informed that public transport is very limited on the island. On
>> the other hand, the island's own website talks of a free public
>> transport system. Would it be practicable for this particular journey
>> one time? I would very much like to hear from anyone that has used the
>> Hawaii big island public transport system.
>>
>> I am informed that a taxi from one place to the other would be absurdly
>> expensive. That's vague. Could anyone estimate an actual figure? Is
>> there a place I can look up fares? Could someone reading this in Hawaii
>> put me in contact with a taxi driver for a quote?
>>
>> The possibility of a flight from Kona to Hilo arises. Is that the sanest
>> idea?
>>
>> Or would it be most sensible to stay in Kona for the whole period?
>>
>> I am keen to fit in a whale-watching trip, which seems easiest from
>> Kona, but also to see something of the famous volcanic activity, which
>> seems easiest from Hilo.
>>
>> Thanks for your help.
>>
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