Cheap Hawaii VacationsDon’t have much cash for travel? You can still have great, cheap Hawaii vacations. Hawaii is expensive and it’s easy to spend too much. Start with a cheap place to stay and that will leave you more money to go have fun. Plus, a lot of the fun activities in Honolulu and Waikiki are free! Try A Hostel Or Vacation RentalSacrifice privacy and save big! Hostels aren't just for backpacking university students. Not all hostels have age restrictions so all are welcome. Instead of paying for a private room at a hotel with all the amenities that you may or may not use, you can pay much less for just the basics at a hostel. You can still find cheap Hawaii vacations and get your own room with a vacation rental. When you see vacation rental you may think you have to stay a month or longer to get a good deal. Some places will have minimum length stays of only a week and some places will work with you to fill their rooms. Often with a Hawaii vacation rental you deal directly with the owner which means more room to negotiate. Another big advantage to long term rentals is that they often have a kitchenette so you can save money cooking for yourself instead of always going out. Restaurants in Hawaii are expensive!
 Free ActivitiesFree Admission To Museums: Some museums in Honolulu offer free admission on certain days of the week or month. Just check their website for the latest information. Sunset On The Beach: Enjoy a free evening movie shown on a huge screen at Queen’s Beach, across from the Honolulu Zoo. Movies begin around 6:30 pm with live music before the show. Schedule various. Call the Waikiki Improvement Association (808) 923-1094 to find out what’s playing. Free Hula Shows: A torch lighting ceremony and hula show with live music at the Waikiki Mound near the Duke Kahanamoku Statue. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday beginning around 6 pm. The Changing Of The Guard: King's Village (behind the Hyatt Regency Waikiki) at 6:15 pm The King’s Guard wears uniforms that are the exact replica of those worn by the Hawaiian Royal Palace Guard for King Kalakaua in 1875. See a flag lowering ceremony followed by a precision drill performance. Learn Hawaiian Culture: The Royal Hawaiian Center offers free ukelele, hula, lei making, lomi lomi (traditional Hawaiian massage) lessons and more. Call (808) 922-2299 for a schedule. Performances At The Ala Moana Shopping Center: Enjoy free entertainment by both local groups and international entertainers at the Centerstage located at Center Court, Street Level adjacent to the Customer Service Center. (808) 955-9517 Check with your hotel or hostel: Ask the front desk and concierge about discounts or specials they offer their guests. Find out what freebies you get from the hotel too for your cheap Hawaii vacations like manager's receptions, Aloha Friday celebrations, coupons or early bird specials. Can You Do Without The Rental Car?The cost of a rental car plus parking can add up fast. Hotels in Waikiki charge around $20 to $30 per day for parking. And gas prices are higher in Hawaii too. In Waikiki and Honolulu, you definitely don’t need a rental car because you can walk most everywhere. If you get tired, there is a free trolley that runs during the day between the major hotels and The Duty Free Gallery. If you want to venture outside of Honolulu and Waikiki and need a rental car, you might only need it for the day. If you do get a rental car, try a hybrid or other gas saving vehicles. Save money on your cheap Hawaii vacations while you save the environment! The Beach And ParksMost people come to Hawaii to be outdoors and at the beach and it doesn't cost anything to hang out at one of the most famous beaches in the world: Waikiki Beach! Another really nice thing about Waikiki and Oahu is that you can see a lot of fish and turtles without having to pay to go on an excursion. Even in the busy tourist areas, you'll see turtles, puffer fish, box fish, jellyfish (watch for jellyfish warnings!), needle fish and lots more. If you don't have your own equipment, ABC Stores sell cheap snorkel gear that will work just fine. In fact, ABC Stores have a lot of inexpensive stuff for cheap Hawaii vacations.
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