How to Travel Hawaii Ridiculously Cheap! Budget Travel Tips
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- My best tips on how to travel in Hawaii super cheap!
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How to Travel Hawaii Ridiculously Cheap! Budget Travel Tips
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Ever run into the ubiquitous bed bugs in those hostels?
For all the people saying these practices are not safe. This is why its called “adventure traveling” and it really adds excitement to the experience and can make for some amazing memories!!!
Exactly.
Agreed. if you're going to be a puss-puss, stay home.
Camping without a permit is the way to go. Been living homeless in Hawaii for a couple of months now. Time of my life. Fuck paying for a ocean view just sleep on the beach.
Christian Michelsen hell yeah
actually dude? I want to do the same. How do you make sure your stuff doesn't get stolen when you go out there and have fun? for example go to the beach or go sky diving
also how did you avoid the police?
can you email me? wangzhuoran96@gmail.com
@@blakewang8875 hey man have you figured it out and done it?
So.. in other words.. pretty much "BUMMING HAWAII"
rupman27isback gnarly!!! 🤘🏼
thanks for the tips. it blows my mind that others cant see the benefits of camping and hostels while traveling.
I didn't think budget travel in Hawaii was possible. Thanks for inspiring some wanderlust!
Camping on beach parks.. didn't know that. Great tip, thanks!
I’d consider it. Can I bring my gun?!
@@tonygareth221 can you bring a gun on a plane? Idk
@@ThornAndLeafGardens Yes if you’re a Marshall or something
Thank you Gabriel I hope so too,and thanks for putting up a really excellent video I will defenitly take your advise,take care and God bless besafe
heading to Hawaii tomorrow. thanx for the video ✌
I've been to Kauai twice and its my favorite island, amazing people and food, with great scenery
So technically I could stay on the camp grounds for a few months and they have showers and bathrooms? It would only be like a few hundred?
It's nice to see a Hawaii one! Yes, good tips! Did all of them myself at one point or another during 5 years there!
So many great tips!!! Thanks!
Inspiration. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Gabriel! I just subbed. You have just inspired me to visit Hawaii next year! :)
Mary C Sweet!
Awwww. I really want to go to Hawaii. Thank you for this.
going in late feb, looking forward to it
so awesome, thanks so much!!
That looks amazing! I would love to do that!
Awesome man great tips..
Thanks for the info. I can do all minus the hitchhiking ! awesome
Great tips! Hawaii is such a beautiful place to travel!
that was some really good tips I like the camping one the best Ill have to use that when I go there!!!!!
I've only been to Oahu and Kauai as well. Tunnels Beach is by far the best!
Great video, however this wouldn't work for me with small children. Wish I would have thought of this when I was single.
I love this thank you so much!
You are an inspiration bro..truly..I mean that. Thank you for your bravery and kindness for making these videos and putting them out there. -Peace
Absolutely man, appreciate it big-time! Peace out.
Thanks for the info good to know
Great video. :) Very helpful. Aloha!
I laughed out loud when you said hitch hike. LOL Props for the tips.
JaySlavee It's what I do best! :)
Can i go with you next time you go back to Hawaii? I think its awesome what you do thanks for sharing.
I want to ho with Gabriel too, this is a beautiful way of appriciating like.😊
You should do a video like this of everywhere you visit! Very good info and for people like me who can't vacation much due to $$ this info is very valuable :) Thanks!
Beautiful places !!! New follower in your Channel. From Italy..CIAOOO !!!
I live on Oahu, Hawai'i. I've never backpacked here or anywhere but I think Hawai'i would be a good place to start. It's small, we're English speaking state (advantage if you're an english speaker), people are kind, the nature is great. I may go to another island and try this out
So to camp in Hawaii you need a permit, how do I get one?! I've been trying to google it and I can't figure it out...
Hey Gabriel! Thanks for the tips :) I'm looking to go to Hawaii at the end of April & I was wondering if you have any more suggestions for Hostels to stay in. You mentioned the Polynesian, but are there any other ones that you've stayed in that you would recommend? Thanks!
hi Marisa, there are two hostels on Kauai, the Honuea Hostel and the Kauai Beach House, both of which are in the town of Kapaa. I'm sure there are more hostels on Oahu and certainly on Maui and the Big Island as well. Just try one of the hostel booking websites such as Hostelworld.com, or try Booking.com which has a larger selection of different places to stay. Have a great trip!
Awsomely cool-
I think I would love going to the grocery store, farmers market and riding the bus. Do that and staying in a hostel I would save enough money to splurge at least once on a fancy dinner!
how much should I save for a trip like this? Say if it was two or three weeks?
You can also use couchsurfing, you only have to pay once to use it which I think is a little over a $100 bucks, and after you pay that fee, you can do all the couchsurfing you want for free. Down side is, it can be sketchy and dangerous, but I've heard some pretty good reviews from people who have used it. I plan on using it myself when I go and travel. I'm definitely going to be stepping out of my comfort zone.
Gabrielle, I noticed you chose the island of kaui and oahu. Are those your favorites outta the hawaiin islands for camping. What are your thought on Maui and the big island?
I've been to Maui and the Big Island, but I didn't camp there so I'm not sure how it is. Kauai has the best camping situation as far as I know.
Hi!! I'm going to ohau and maui and I want to do camping...... BUT do you know where are public shower or hostel that we can shower (for free or $) because this is my main problem right now.
I haven't camped on Oahu or Maui so I'm not really sure what the situation is there. I'm sure you'll find something, just ask around once you get there.
I do plan to go camping in Hawaii. Do the campground has some sort of public bathroom for shower and stuff? Do you have to pay extra for that?
Saila Islam Yes there are bathrooms and showers at the beach park campgrounds and you don't have to pay extra for them.
Cheers dude 👍
I get confused with all of the island names! I’d love to see Maui (heard it was good) but I want to go to Honolulu as well. I work for an airline so I fly standby and I was thinking of non-Reving there and buying a ticket back (they are less than $200 right now!). Camping sounds good, I could bring my stuff, but may rent car if I get a good price. Not exactly sure where I want to go (I want to see ALL of Hawaii) but I want to choose one island and spend about 3 days and make it a little less expensive than it would normally be. Wish I had friends to crash with there.
which airline would you suggest to get to the islands? I have heard Regent is pretty affordable.
I haven't heard of Regent actually. I'm not loyal to any particular airline, I just check the websites such as expedia and skyscanner and go with the cheapest flight I can find.
me and my girl Wana go to Hawaii we love to tent out and we always ride busses or walk it's great either way help me out guys how much money do I need for a full week of cheap fun there.
Cheese.420 $3 bucks that's it.
Love that shirt at 4 min in when your were hitchin. did you get that on the island or mainland.
Jeff LaPorte No I actually got that in India at a little shop. I got two there, but I wish I'd bought more of them!
Gabriel Traveler Nice, looks like another excuse to go see India. :)
How do you protect your gear in your tent. I see a lot of the time your not carrying it.
sdnalyam Good question! Basically what I do is, first of all, I carry all of my most important things with me in my smaller daypack: laptop, camera, wallet, passport, cash, etc., etc. And then I keep that bag of stuff very close or keep a good eye on it if, for example, I'm swimming at a beach. Then I basically just hope that no one breaks into my tent. At the campgrounds it feels pretty safe, because your tent is out in the open, there are other people around, and also nobody walking by knows if you might be in there taking a nap,since they can't see inside. So it seems unlikely anyone is going to try to break in. And if they do, well then I lose some clothes and maybe my backpack or sleeping bag, but not the end of the world. However I also take one other additional measure, which is that I put a tiny padlock on it after zipping it closed, where there's a little loop on the zipper and another loop on the other side to lock it to. Someone could easily cut either of the loops with a pair of scissors. However, that means someone can't just zip it open quickly, they would have to have some scissors handy and take that extra step, which would also look suspicious if anyone saw them. So it's not completely secure by any means but it's the best you can do, and then you just have to let your stuff go, enjoy your day and if something gets stolen, well that's just life.
Hey Gabriel,
I like the sound of camping, but how do you keep your valuables safe? (camera equipment/laptop/ etc) since a tent is not secure? Unlike a hotel or hostel that has lockboxes, when you are camping you are super vulnerable. What do you do to keep your things safe?
During the day I would go out with my valuables in my day pack that I carry with me. My laptop was really small, so it could go in my day pack as well as my camera, wallet, etc. Then I would only leave in my tent my big backpack, sleeping bag and clothes, and just hope for the best, and it worked out fine. Another option is to get a rental car and then you could leave your valuables in there.
Hey Gabe! Saw you are home! Enjoy your little break before your next adventure :) So I'm looking into Hawaii for maybe December or sometime next year. Watching your Hawaii travel videos and camping! You are too cool my friend :) your videos make me smile. Any suggestions on WHERE to go? I'm not sure which island to visit. My trip would only be a week long so I'd like to maybe learn to surf a bit with my 16 year old son, see the island of course and anything else in open to suggestion. I know there are several islands so I don't know how to narrow it down where to fly into and where to stay 🤔 any advise would be appreciated! Just got back from Belize, Grand Cayman, Roatan and Cozumel :)
hi Jennie, right on, that sounds like a pretty epic trip you just went on. As for Hawaii, I would suggest either Kauai or Maui. I've spent tons of time on Kauai so I can guarantee it will be an awesome time, tons to do, not too touristy, amazing beaches, nice variety of things to see. It would be my #1 suggestion. I haven't actually been to Maui yet but it sounds amazing as well and it is where I will go the next time I go to Hawaii. You might grab one of the "Hawaii Revealed" guidebooks for whichever island you decide to go to so that you have some good info on hand. So I would say, if in doubt go for Kauai, you can't go wrong, but you might look into Maui as well and see how it compares.
Define camping.. what if I am just fishing all night would I still need a camping permit?
I'm sure you wouldn't need a permit for that. If you set up a tent then I'd say that's camping.
Hey do you have any tips for camping on other islands? Thus far, it looks like they are all costing like $20 to $50 bucks, though I did find the $3 campsites on Kauai's beachfronts. Thanks for this vid man!
I haven't camped on any of the other islands yet. So I'm not sure about that. I checked out Maui once and thought there were cheaper campsites than that. I'm thinking of going back sometime this winter and seeing some of the other islands. If so I guess I'll have to make an updated video.
did you go in remote parts?
Dude cool video
MARC-ANTOINE ROY Awesome, thanks.
Sounds good to me i like to sleep outside and i dont mind the bus
When you were there camping where did you leave your stuff during the day? Were you not concerned it would get stolen
I take my important things with me such as camera, cell phone, laptop, etc., and then leave the rest in my tent and hope for the best. So far so good.
? Is there a Preferred Time of
Year to be in KAUAI to capture the Best Weather Window?
Not really, it's awesome there throughout the year. Basically it will depend on your luck with the weather. Winters are more likely to be wet and stormy, but weather can also be hot and sunny in the middle of winter. Summers will be more reliably sunny and warm. Winter is big wave season, summers they're much smaller.
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How is the public restroom situation if you camp on the island?
They have restrooms with showers at the campgrounds, so yeah it's good.
Is cold sleeping at night with only a sweater?
How much did he say the Polynesian hostel was a night. I played it 3 times I can’t understand him. If it’s 23 dollars a night that’s 690 a month you might as well get an apartment but I’m looking at it from the aspect of living there
Yes, $23 per night. You could probably find an apartment for around the same price or even cheaper, but that's living there and not traveling. I was only staying in Honolulu for a few days. So that's about the cheapest accommodation you'll find in Hawaii for short term.
whats the best way to go from island to island in hawaii
Flying. I think there's a ferry service but I'm not sure about the latest situation with it.
I’m from Australia looking to travel to Hawaii. I’m very adventurous and love cliff jumping and surfing and just the ocean in general. What’s a good place in Hawaii to go to for an ocean\fun loving adrenaline junkie?
Basically pick any island, they will all do the trick in that regard. The four main islands are Oahu (where Honolulu is), Kauai (where this video was filmed), Maui and the Big Island. They're all amazing and have tons of adventure opportunities. Just do a bit of research on each one to get an idea which one sounds the best, and if possible try to go to more than one. You can fly cheaply between the islands.
Gabriel Traveler thanks mate :)
I'm flying from Lihue to Honolulu in a couple of days at staying at the Polynesian because of you, how exactly did you get to the hostel from the airport?
Great. You can take a city bus right from the airport to the area by the hostel. However it depends on your luggage. You can't take large suitcases or huge backpacks, but I was able to take my medium-sized backpack on the bus. Otherwise I guess you'd have to take a taxi. Not sure if there might be shuttles.
+Gabriel Traveler would the high sierra blue backpack you have work? thats the one i bought after watching your review lol
DD Franquez
Oh cool, ha ha. Yeah that should work, the backpack I had at the time was about the same size. Can't guarantee it but it should be alright. That's awesome you're heading to Hawaii, have a blast.
I live on Hawaii
What are some affordable, good hostels you recommend staying at in Oahu?
Hi, check out this video: ruclips.net/video/7NUgoQpOdI4/видео.html
Thanks!
4:00 awesome shirt!
wow!!!!
there's also the app couch surfing. friendly people willing to open their homes to you for free. This allowed me to stay in Maui for 2 1/2 weeks for under 1k, air fare included. it also opens up opportunities to meet some really awesome people; hosts and fellow couch surfers. 😊
Yeah exactly. I've used couch surfing a couple times.
Isn't that kind of dangerous though?
Hey good video! Question while traveling here. How are the locals there? Is there any concerns about locals having problems with mainlanders? Heard some stuff in the past but just want to get your take on it thanks!
***** I haven't had any problems in that regard. Certainly there are incidents and some resentments and stuff but overall things are pretty mellow. Not something to be too concerned about, as long as you're generally friendly and respectful. Also learn a few of the local customs such as taking off your shoes before entering homes, don't sit on picnic tables, learn a little Hawaiian, etc.
Alright thanks. Yeah I was wondering about. I mean any problems can happen any were but thanks for getting back to me!
+Frestley I agree with what Gabriel said. I've lived on Oahu now for almost a year and the thing that gets talked about most is Waianae area being unfriendly to white people. I've been there a couple times but never experienced anything negative, I think it's mostly hype. In any case I think that sort of negativity is directed more at white males if anything. Just my two cents though. Aloha! :)
+Jackfruit Love I'd say pretty respectful, unless you're causing trouble or not respecting the locals you shouldn't have a problem. There's a lot of mixed races, mostly asian. I've had only positive experiences personally but I've heard others swear white people are not welcome. I'd say experience it for yourself and be the judge. :)
Haole4Life
Exactly.
damn i gotta do this one day
What tent do you use?
I have two, an REI and a Sturgis brand. I show the Sturgis tent in this video:
ruclips.net/video/hilMr9TItwg/видео.html
Buses are $2? when I lived on Kauai it was 25 cents
When was that?
What month did you take this trip?
This was in the winter, December and January.
Did you stay at Naplai? and is there a boat or ferry that took you from Oahu to Kauai? and thanks for the tips!
+simon eiseman Napali*
Yes I've hiked and camped on the Na Pali coast, it's pretty amazing. But there is no ferry that goes from Oahu to Kauai. They tried to do a ferry service but the locals stopped it. So you have to fly.
One other thing, do you know of age restrictions for checking into hostels? I imagine they will very. But any idea?
simon eiseman
I don't think there are age restrictions for hostels anymore, not that I've ever come across anyway. I think they used to be like that, and they also used to be called youth hostels but nowadays lots of types of people like to travel so it isn't restricted just to younger people.
Alright thanks Gabriel, really appreciate it. Hope to talk to ya more sometime. Have a good one!
Why not bike?
So pretty much be homeless during your vacation, i guess i still have a chance to travel to Paris and Rome one day 😂!
I did enjoy your vid though.
Glad you enjoyed. Some people like camping though, especially in Hawaii, good place for it. By the way I also have videos about Paris:
ruclips.net/user/gabejedmosearch?query=Paris
And Rome: ruclips.net/user/gabejedmosearch?query=Rome
Totally not my cup of tea..but good for you!!👍🏻
Nice video.. :)
you do this like a job?
***** Kind of, working on it. I still have to work a normal job every once in a while to keep my travels going.
Gabriel Traveler you got a lot of good views you can do it this for like a job :)
i thought the man cutting down the coconuts was in a Speedo, for a slight second LMAOO
Gabe, thanks for the info! Just bought a ticket for November 2018, gonna solo it! If you could give more info on Kauai that would be helpful, and where do you keep your personal items when swimming or away from camp?
Excellent. Here are some more of my videos from Kauai:
ruclips.net/user/gabejedmosearch?query=Kauai
As for where I keep my stuff, I take all my most important things such as cell phone, laptop, camera, etc. with me while I'm exploring during the day. Then I leave the rest in my tent such as clothes, big backpack, sleeping bag, etc., and just hope for the best. So far so good. Have an awesome time in Hawaii.
I heard it is not safe to camp there and that the locals really not like like tourists and are not wanted there
***** I've lived in Hawaii twice as well as visited and camped, hitchhiked around, etc. and never had an issue. Certainly incidents do happen. The most important thing of course is to just show respect. If you aren't bothering anyone, getting in anyone's way or messing up their view (i.e. pitching a tent right on the beach), you most likely won't be bothered.
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I just need airplane tickets those are like 1k a peice at the least
Check on skyscanner.com, the best website for booking flights.
We're all in Surfer Dude
wooo
What's the cheapest way to get from one island to another? Do you ever rent a car and use the vehicle camp sites?
Power Up There's a ferry service between Oahu and Maui but other than that there are just flights, which are pretty cheap, like $50-80 usually. I only rented a car once but that was when I lived there and had an apartment. But yeah that would be a good way to go too.
I notice they have Mcdonalds and Taco Bell all over the islands, my 2 favorite restaurants when I want to quickly stuff my face on the cheap. Usually 2 bucks fills me up on the dollar menu. Does Hawaii have the dollar menu?
Hmmm, I'm really not sure about that, I forget.
Gabriel Traveler If I want to eat healthy for real cheap I get the dollar salad at Mcdonalds and add a 68 cent can of Walmart tuna and some sunflower seeds. Those places are also good for free wifi.
Yes I've made use of the wi-fi there lots. The southwestern chicken salad is pretty good, but not on the dollar menu unfortunately.
When I lived in Florida I saw more than one Cuban climb those trees without safety equipment and get to coconuts by hand. Barefoot at that.
Nice. It's a skill.
I need a vacation please lord
I hope you get it!
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Shit I would be fishing and regular fishing free food all day. good guide tho :D
Permits aren't cheap
"no hotel"
boom there is a few thousand right there but satisfaction not good enough im personally staying at a resort :p
were you at anini and haena
Yeah, I've camped at both of those spots.
curious, did you have anything in tent to sleep on or is it da ground, also when rain hits did the inside floor get wet
Kauai beach house looks really nice dorm $32 nt, private room $74
T ski
I always bring a camping mattress, that's essential. Fortunately the beach parks have a grassy lawn, so that also helps. As for the rain getting in, depends on your tent but I have an awesome tent that's totally waterproof. It rained pretty hard in Hawaii and I stayed nice and dry.
where do you store tent and matress when your traveling? backpack/suitcase does matress fold up small
It would be the best place to be homeless?
still waiting for the tips !!???
Camp, stay at hostels, take the bus, hitchhike, buy food at the markets, make your own meals.
so you don't bath??
No. I shower.
Travelling non sto. thats life I always talk about this on my blog
Moire food tips!
Tyler Yes, good idea for sure.
you're great! A sub from me ;)
Thanks, appreciate it.
Hello I'm 3 years late
Omg you alone