Most visitors to Maui rent a car for the duration of their stay. Rates are reasonable, less so in tourist season, and the convenience is well worth it. If you prefer something different, many companies rent Harley Davidsons, Exotic Cars, and mopeds or scooters. There is no public transportation and the shuttle services are inconvenient to say the least, but if you’re planning on staying around town, and prefer to sunbathe at the hotel and shop at the malls to touring the island and seeing the sights, then the shuttles are probably an economical way to go.

There is no public bus service on Maui, but numerous shuttle services operate from the Kahului Airport to South Maui and West Maui, between South Maui and West Maui, and within the resort developments of Kaanapali and Wailea.

The free Whalers Village Shuttle runs along the Kaanapali strip about every half hour 9am-6pm, stopping at all major resorts, the golf course, and the Whaler’s Village shopping complex. Ask at your hotel desk for schedules. The Lahaina Express shuttle runs from 9am-10pm, connecting various stops in Lahaina to Kaanapali. The major pickup point in Lahaina is at the rear of the Wharf Cinema Center along Front Street.

The Lahaina Express is also free. The Wailea Shuttle is a complimentary jitney that stops at all major hotels and condos, the Wailea Shopping Village, and golf and tennis courts in Wailea about every 20-30 minutes from 6:30am-8:30pm.

The West Maui Shopping Express runs two routes, both from Lahaina, one to Kaanapali and the other to Kapalua. Stops include the hotels in Kapalua and Kaanapali, the Whalers Village shopping mall in Kaanapali, and the Wharf shopping center, Hilo Hattie, and the Lahaina Cannery Mall in Lahaina. Buses run every hour or so from mid-morning until mid-evening for a fee of $1 each way.

The South Maui Shopping Express makes three shopping runs each day from hotels and condos in Makena, Wailea, and Kihei to the Whaler’s Village shopping mall in Kaanapali. The fee is $15 oneway for adults, $5 one-way for kids, but the return is free with a receipt from one of the shops or restaurants.

The old-style trolley-like bus, “Da Mall” Trolley, connects Wailea and Kihei to Kaahumanu Center, the Maui Mall, and Maui Marketplace in Kahului for your shopping pleasure. This trolley operates every day except Tuesday and Wednesday, and makes three runs each way each day. The fare is $6pp each way, but the return trip is free with a receipt from one of the mall stores. Call (808) 873-7108 for information.

For those riding the Sugar Cane Train, free transportation aboard the Sugar Cane Trolley is available from Front Street and the Lahaina Harbor to the Lahaina Station. Another trolley connects the Whalers Village shopping mall to the Kaanapali platform. To get to and from the Maui Ocean Center from either Whalers Village in Kaanapali or a number of the hotels and condos in the Kihei/Wailea area, ride the center shuttle, $7 round-trip. Starting at the Maui Prince Hotel, this shuttle runs to the center three times a day each way, once in mid-morning, the second in late morning and the last at mid-afternoon. Call (808) 270-7000 or talk to your hotel concierge for the exact schedule.

The South and West Maui Shuttle, run by Akina Aloha Tours, has been a welcome addition to the meager transportation system as of late. They run from Makena to Kapalua, with stops at many places in between.
Holo Kaa Public Transit System
Maui’s newest comprehensive Public Transit System has arrived! Maui residents and visitors are welcomed! Use the Public Transit to do your shopping, go to work, to the bank, to the post office, to the beach or just HOLOHOLO! No Car??? No Worry!!! Use the Holo Kaa Public Transit System! Convenient, economical, clean, dependable and AIR-CONDITIONED!

On West Maui, convenient stops are made along the way from Kapalua – Napili – Kahana – Honokowai Kaanapali – Lahaina Center – Lahaina Town to Maalaea Harbor!

Over on South Maui the transit system makes stops along the way from Wailea – Kihei – Maalaea Harbor!

Connecting transit service is now available between South, West and Central Maui. This is made possible through a partnership with Maui Economical Opportunity, the County of Maui and private businesses that believe Maui needs a Public Transit System. Below is the rate sheet for our transit system and links to the full shuttle schedule are available at the bottom of the page. If you require further information or would like to purchase a system pass, please contact us at purchase@akinatours.com or (808) 879-2828.

The Holo Kaa Public Transit passes can also be an inexpensive and great amenity to offer to your groups or a way for you to make a few extra dollars on your program by purchasing Bulk Passes. (This system is based on space vailability and is not recommended for large groups to travel all at once. It is recommended that you charter an exclusive vehicle when traveling as a group to / from your destination.)

Taxis
There are about two dozen taxi companies on Maui offering tours as well as shuttle service. The fares are expensive and metered by distance traveled, and a ride from Kahului to Kaanapali is $55, and a fare to Kapalua from the airport is $70. Suddenly $25 for a rental car doesn’t seem like a bad deal! Around town, expect fares in the $5-$10 range. Limo rides from the airport are usually over $120 one way to or from Kaanapali. Classy Taxi offers rides in renovated old cars from the 1920s and 1930s. The links below will give you some information on some of the major taxi and limo companies, as well as rates, schedules, and vehicle information.

Motorcycle Rentals
Harley Davidson rentals are available from several vendors on Maui for around $100 for a half day and $140-$160 for a 24 hours. You must be at least 21 years old, have a valid motorcycle license, and a major credit card to rent one of these babies. FYI, there is no helmet law in Hawaii, though helmets are available.

Moped and Scooter Rentals
For running around town or down to the beach, mopeds are perfect. They run about $15 for two hours, $25 for eight hours, or $125/week. If you plan on any long rides or day trips, don’t take a moped. The drives are long enough in a car, and can be downright brutal on a moped, especially if the sky opens up.