Where to stay first time in Kauai, Jan 2012
Oct 20th, 2011, 08:01 PM
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Where to stay first time in Kauai, Jan 2012
My girlfriend and I are planning a trip to Kauai, Hawaii in January 2012. I have been to Oahu before, and she has never been to Hawaii. We are interested in a nice quiet one week or so vacation with some light hiking, beach, swimming and relaxing. Not too big on the club scene, but do appreciate a good bargain Happy Hour! We like clean, safe and comfortable but don't need any luxuries. Is it feasible to not rent a car? Any other tips and tricks would be appreciated! Thanks!
Oct 21st, 2011, 09:29 AM
#2
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 26,243
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
First, it is not impossible, but it is very difficult to get around Kauai without a car.
Second, give us a little more to go on. Do you want spectacular views? Cottage on the beach? Condo or hotel? Is being on a cliff overlooking the ocean your style? Nightly budget?
Third, if swimming in the ocean is on the agenda, you should be aware that the north shore beaches are more "wild" in winter than the south shore beaches.
Second, give us a little more to go on. Do you want spectacular views? Cottage on the beach? Condo or hotel? Is being on a cliff overlooking the ocean your style? Nightly budget?
Third, if swimming in the ocean is on the agenda, you should be aware that the north shore beaches are more "wild" in winter than the south shore beaches.
Oct 21st, 2011, 12:05 PM
#5
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,287
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
You need a car. Check out the pricing on this site:
discounthawaiicarrentals.com
They book with the majors, used them my last trip and had a great car from Avis. Do not delay booking car rental until the last minute, January is high season and the car rental agencies reduced the number of cars in their fleets 3 years ago or so when the economy went south.
discounthawaiicarrentals.com
They book with the majors, used them my last trip and had a great car from Avis. Do not delay booking car rental until the last minute, January is high season and the car rental agencies reduced the number of cars in their fleets 3 years ago or so when the economy went south.
Oct 21st, 2011, 05:47 PM
#7
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 49,521
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I just don't know how you'd get from the airport to where ever you would be staying without a car on Kauai. You certainly wouldn't take cab as it's be very expensive.
I've been to Kauai many times and I personally love the north shore of Kauai the best. But either side of the island is heavenly. You really can't go wrong in paradise.
sf mentioned the north shores beaches can be rougher in the winter (that is true of all of the Hawaiian Islands in the winter btw). I would be careful about were you go to swim or snorkel and always check with the local dive/surf shops as to the conditions. I always swim at guarded beaches.
I've been to Kauai many times and I personally love the north shore of Kauai the best. But either side of the island is heavenly. You really can't go wrong in paradise.
sf mentioned the north shores beaches can be rougher in the winter (that is true of all of the Hawaiian Islands in the winter btw). I would be careful about were you go to swim or snorkel and always check with the local dive/surf shops as to the conditions. I always swim at guarded beaches.
Oct 26th, 2011, 08:50 PM
#10
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Wow thanks for all the good ideas! I will get a car. sf7307, As far as views, I figure on not much time in the room, but maybe you meant tourist type views? A cliff overlooking the ocean would be great, but wouldn't a room like that cost well over 2 or 300$ a night? I was frankly a little dismayed at seeing prices on Kayak of ~187/night, but may have to do that. Don't want to stay in a dirty or moldy or dodgy place. Condo or cottage could be good, how does one find them?
