Here are some tips for keeping your Hawaii Honeymoon budget friendly.
5. Consider your board options
Sometimes looking at the price of a package can be financially daunting… but it’s only because you may not be thinking out the entire trip. Trying to book everything separately may end up amounting to much more. Many hotels offer ‘Build your own package’ options, if the standard packages don’t appeal to you.
If you and your significant other are the outdoorsy type, then you may want to consider camping. It’s cheap, at only about 25.00 a night; this includes both the state park fee and the cost of the permit. You can check the amenities and price for every state park (and even apply for a permit) online at Hawaii’s State Park website. Remember to pack wisely and check your airline’s rules and regulations for bringing certain camping equipment on board. This is the ultimate outdoorsy experience, complete with hiking trails, sunrise on the beach, and trails leading to waterfalls.
If camping doesn’t appeal to your inner city-dweller, then search for vacation rentals. The people who own vacation homes in Hawaii cannot be there year-round so they are in the business of renting it out to those who need somewhere to stay.
4. It’s Okay to Plan Ahead.
How many times have you heard people say, “If I knew about this before I booked the trip…”? Seriously, Google it. I know this doesn’t sound like too much fun, considering you’re on a honeymoon and may just want to play it by ear… but what we mean by this is, don’t just blindly begin booking activities, hotels, airfare, etc. Look into what kind of activities you think interest you in advance. Is this going to be an adventurous honeymoon, or more relaxed?
Some of the most popular attractions in Hawaii don’t require you to spend any extra cash to check it out. So if you are planning on hitting the beach and experiencing the sights, don’t sweat the cost! There are also countless hiking trails, including Waimea Canyon (aka the ‘Grand Canyon of the Pacific’) on Kauai and plenty of waterfalls (such as Akaka Falls on the Big Island), which don’t require a fee to view. On Oahu, the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor is free to visit too, if you’re looking for something a little more man-made.
3. Think Oahu.
Oahu is by far the cheapest island to visit in Hawaii. Most flights land here, which saves you the cost of an extra jump. Secondly, it’s the heart of tourism which makes finding a hotel within your budget, even easier.
2. Go during the off-season.
1. Grocery shop.
This, and a cooler, is kind of a no-brainer if you’re camping. Once you begin to get settled in Hawaii, make this one of your first priorities. There is a combination of chain grocery stores and smaller community markets that you can choose from and it will keep you from paying inflated prices for each meal.
Of course, you may still want to check out some of the local dining choices. If you don’t have the Urban Spoon App, then check out their website for a great list of cheap places to eat in Hawaii. Most Hawaiian food won’t put a large dent in your wallet. And honestly, if you’re staying in a highly populated area, you’re going to have the same restaurants to choose from as you would stateside.
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