Honolulu (Oahu Island) - Taxi Cabs Guide

 

Taxi service in Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii, is regulated by the City and County of Honolulu.

Taxis are available in all colors and sizes in Honolulu.

More than 1700 vehicles were registered as taxis in 2016 as per Hawaii Govt Databook.

A white placard is supposed to be placed on the front passenger side of a taxi with a photo and information.

A sticker identifying the number is placed at the rear bumper sticker of the taxi in Honolulu.

More useful information is below in this Honolulu Taxi guide for new visitors to the Island of Oahu, Hawaii.

 

Taxi Cab Guide
Honolulu
(Oahu, Hawaii)

Taxi at Honolulu Airport :

Taxis are readily available at Honolulu Airport. 

AMPCO Express is the managing contractor of the Airport’s Open Taxi System at Honolulu International Airport. 

The state established this Airport Open Taxi Management system for HNL Airport.

HNL Airport Open Taxi Management system allows all taxi companies to pick up passengers at the Honolulu airport.

At Honolulu Airport, Taxi Service is available on the center median fronting the terminal baggage claim areas.

See the taxi dispatchers (yellow shirts with black lettering and the wording “TAXI DISPATCHER” for service. Fare is by meter only.

Taxis are a good choice if you are traveling in a group of 3 or more. 

 

Taxi in Honolulu :

It is easier to go to a designated taxi stand in Waikiki, Honolulu, rather than hailing them on the street.

In Honolulu, you can find taxi stands at most major shopping centers like:

- Ala Moana Mall,

- in the Downtown Honolulu business district,

- all major tourist attractions, and

- Waikiki area hotels.

You can also ask your hotel concierge or phone a taxi service yourself.


Uber and Lyft are also available in Honolulu (Oahu, Hawaii).


For information and reviews of local cab services, check on Yelp.

As in any taxi, make sure the driver uses the meter in Honolulu! 

Many are online and offer the option of paying using your smartphone.

 

The Cab

 

(808) 422-2222

Charley's Taxi

 (808) 233-3333

 

Yellow Cab

 

(808) 699-9999

 

Eco Cab

 

(808) 979-1010

 

App-based "ride-share" services

 

Uber & Lyft also operates in the Honolulu area.

 

Flat Rate Taxi

 

Honolulu also offers a flat rate based on zip code that is not metered by time or mileage.

It would help if you pre-booked these trips.

 

City Taxi (Flat rate)

 

(808) 524-2121
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