Travel OAHU HAWAII On A BUDGET

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Oahu is a beautiful island, but it's not the easiest place to travel on a budget. During our 3 weeks on Oahu, we learned a ton of ways to stretch our money. We put together this complete guide for cheap travel in Hawaii to give you some help when you're planning and budgeting your trip to this amazing place!
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:49 Category 1: Accomodation
Hostels - 1:05
Airbnb - 1:50
Camping - 2:41
Staying for "Free" - 6:20
7:54 Category 2: Travel
Renting a car - 8:05
Turo - 8:42
Bus - 10:45
Hitchiking - 12:22
Other Travel Tips: 12:59
14:01 Category 3: Food
17:15 Category 4: Activities
Snorkelling -17:49
Hiking - 19:47
Visiting North Shore - 20:53
Scenic Drives - 21:36
Pearl Harbor - 22:05
Free Fireworks Show - 22:24
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OTHER USEFUL LINKS:
Turo Car Rental: turo.com/
Oahu camping map: bit.ly/2UwujPS
How to do a Workaway: www.workaway.info/information...
Bus schedule app: bit.ly/2VRFtPu
Pearl Harbor Free Tour: bit.ly/2UxOc9r
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OUR INSTAGRAM: / lostandboundless

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@tristinebel8042 5 жыл бұрын

For those of you watching this getting ready to travel to Oahu, iolani palace, it costs $20 for a full tour and it is INCREDIBLE! Worth every dollar you will walk away feeling so much aloha spirit and appreciating the culture of Hawaii so much more

@johanssonfilms 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tristin for adding to the list of ideas!! 😊

@mzm4245 4 жыл бұрын

It's an amazing tour!

@zxyatiywariii8 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I'm Polynesian but this will be my first time to Hawaii and that's definitely on my list! Mahalo for the great video, really good tips!

@zxyatiywariii8 2 жыл бұрын

@@johanssonfilms 21:52 What's the spot that bans pictures? I don't like pictures (notice I cropped off my head in my avatar, that's not an accident) and the only thing I won't enjoy is so many people taking pics. (Although we can wear our masks indoors because of Covid) Thanks again for these great ways to save money!

@anabelen1015 2 жыл бұрын

Ok Ty for telling :)

@Timtimzi 2 жыл бұрын

Big surprises coming to Oahu for the first time coming from CA: -people riding motos w/o helmets -police vehicles that leave their blue lights on -strict covid passport checks in restaurants -people actually wearing masks -huge homelessness , third world country life outside of the fancy resorts -tourist traps (expect to pay admission for a bunch of stuff), expensive food, etc

@RochelleLJones 5 жыл бұрын

So a few things I learned Is that the island has a whole #vanlife community. I wanted to add that if you rent a car you can also rent a camper van and have all what you need go with you from kitchen to wheels. It's perfect for people who like to get up and go. Or wish those rare sunsets and sun rises. Another tip a place I found to eat at is a Chinese restraunt called Number 1 It's an awesome place and they have the best breakfast bowls for only 3 bucks USD. Also 7/11 is amazing they have these machines that makes fresh smoothies and shakes. Love love love them. That's all I got so far. Great video and thanks so much for all the tips. :)

@johanssonfilms 5 жыл бұрын

Wicked thank you for the incredible tips! We saw that there was a ton of vans for rent, but we figured it would be too pricey cause then you have to pay for the camp site on top of that too? Or did you manage to find free van camping?

@plumeria8357 5 жыл бұрын

Hikes I also loved: Manoa Falls Trail, pillbox hike in Lanikai, Makapuu Trail, Koko Crater Trail and Arboretum. Love hiking in Hawaii!!

@johanssonfilms 5 жыл бұрын

All great trails!! It was hard to narrow them down to a small list!

@marly7315 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. Planning vacations stress me out when I don't know what to expect, but this video has so much good information that I now feel calmer and more excited!

@Samlteixeira 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you , really useful , planing my trip and your tips are great 👍 you are a lovely couple !

@tonysirawid Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the details you provide in the vdo! Tons of info to help with my decision for my next trip. Great job, guys!

@kbrown7065 4 жыл бұрын

The break down of categories is much appreciated!! I had to go back & reference things so many times for my trip and that just made things so much easier for me. Thank you

@misterle7026 3 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention mopeds. I believe those scooters rent for $7 per day. Best way to explore the island on a scooter.

@gettincreamiwiddit 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know the company that offers that deal?

@misterle7026 3 жыл бұрын

@@gettincreamiwiddit price went up a little. At Hawaiian Style Rentals, its $11.95 if you rent is 8 days or more. Apply coupon 'Essential' for an additional 30% off

@imjustpeachy23 5 жыл бұрын

Great video guys! Lots of info! Thank you 🥰

@DanaDana-tm2mo 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this awesome video. Hawaii is at the top of my bucket list, and this information will save me heaps. Well done 😁

@goranabrnjak1363 4 жыл бұрын

you are awesome ,thank you for great tips around Oahu,love that island!

@larryvelasquez662 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the info. We are headed there today.

@Jo-gu6if 4 жыл бұрын

Complete description of the best ways to travel cheaper. Very useful for us ! Thanks guys ! 😉

@mikem.8702 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this great information!! I’m following you guys already

@rachelamundsen8265 3 жыл бұрын

Great informative video. Thanks! Very helpful, no bs.

@wayermane5069 6 ай бұрын

Super helpful guys thank you ❤

@melissaandrichardj7385 5 жыл бұрын

This video is amazing! I've visited Oahu many times since I was young my husband and I will be back in May and we're so excited! Looking forward to some of these new hikes, too!! Thanks again!!

@johanssonfilms 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Melissa! I'm stoked that even though you have been so many times you still found some new info! Enjoy Oahu in May and happy hiking!

@FlyingDryden 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Going to Oahu next year and I will keep this movie in mind when as my travel dates gets closer. :)

@cyberscythe9774 3 жыл бұрын

Ok this video is super useful I appreciate you guys for making this🤘🏽🤘🏽

@cadenyeet 4 жыл бұрын

I just liked, commented, and subscribed because you guys are so smart. My wife and I will diffidently be camping on our trip!!

@Sonny0276 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video. Thank you for posting.

@sergeyavramenko5392 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thank you, guys)

@gregorygabaylo4549 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH SHARING OUR BEAUTIFUL PARADISE ISLAND OAHU, HAWAII. MAHALO AND ALOHA!

@chrishercules3526 2 жыл бұрын

This video was awesomel Thank You!

@646627jd 4 жыл бұрын

You Guys are Awesome!!!!! Thanks for the video. I'm coming to the island in about 10 days. Can't Wait!!!!🤪♥️🤪♥️

@elena7372 4 жыл бұрын

How was it????

@justanotherday5531 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and Oahu travel tips. Greta info!

@johanssonfilms 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lynn! Glad you found the video helpful!!

@paiaper 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid travel, very informative, cheers

@Tim_Shu 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys, so excited to go next week 🎉

@johanssonfilms 4 жыл бұрын

Have a blast! 🤙

@BlakeSandenMedia 5 жыл бұрын

great recap thank you

@thechubbyhiker Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!! This has helped me!!

@princessunicorn2449 4 жыл бұрын

I have literally had that panic moment while snorkeling and it was so great to be able to stand up in Sharks Cove 😂

@frawldog 5 жыл бұрын

Good advise.... I’ll use it for my trip there next month

@noahbarnes9819 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, that was a great video!

@dca1onge 4 жыл бұрын

Wow... you made one of the best travel videos on a destination I've ever seen! Well done. 👍🏼

@lanatherana157 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, you just saved me so much money! XD

@Usernameblankslate 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. You just saved me so much money with that shuttle tip. I was going to pay $40+ there and back with Uber.

@johanssonfilms 5 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help! Have fun in Hawaii!

@KingOfEden12 Жыл бұрын

That Costco honesty 😂 Super informative video, very well done ! :)

@twitchthis2223 3 жыл бұрын

great video guys !

@misterle7026 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for creating this video, I would suggest do hybrids of everything you mentioned. Camping you entire trip probably not your best experience, but maybe spend half Camping and half hotel to refresh. Bus and rental for traveling.

@belline13 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! love it

@RationalTalk Жыл бұрын

Great video 👍

@williamtravis9283 3 жыл бұрын

enjoyed the video!

@outofofficetravels8374 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for this 😇😇😇

@mrasic3507 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so jealous right now😞 I lived in Kailua 3 yrs & you've seen more of island than I have! We had a great life there thou our house was a 2.5 million dollar house 576 Kaimalio Drive $1700 per month. Unreal panoramic windows throughout the part of house that faced Ocean. Was extremely loud with ocean WAVES lol 😆 lovely noise I miss dearly. Basically where we lived was so awesome we felt on vacation everyday, so we didn't feel need to "explore" (thou we did a little). I'm so happy you documented so well😊 THANK YOU

@renanteborromeo7176 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ghostgirl1871 Жыл бұрын

I’m excited to go in November. I’m running a half marathon there

@alexcarter8807 4 жыл бұрын

There was never a lot of hitch-hiking even when I was a kid but it does exist. As kids we used to hitch up and down Pupukea Homestead Road because the lower part of it really isn't walkable.

@uniclarke4979 4 жыл бұрын

I wish you guys could put the location names on the video or in the description box since it's hard to understand some of the location names just by listening.

@sijigs 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys

@guyua86 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 😊

@swozzares 5 жыл бұрын

great video 👍

@Jenevershed 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most useful videos I've found so far! I am planning a trip for Winter 2023. Question: did you run into issues with parking?? I am hearing the parking situation is awful and was warned not to drive if I didn't have to on Oahu but I don't really want to rely on a bus and want all the benefits of having our own car to use.

@LC-ep7ko 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing info...Im def taking notes. I'm headed there next month. If you know of any Pandemic Rules to be aware of pls let me know

@MORES1971 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for info ;)

@harrychufitness 4 жыл бұрын

good video. basically, hawaii is expensive, unless you're willing to give up some comforts and mental anguish. however, it's paradise if you work it. ~

@juliecarter905 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@lauraleesoder3803 Жыл бұрын

Hi,iam missing Hawaii,God Bless you all.

@orofaoa1191 5 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup c’est intelligent de votre part magnifique option à partager Vous êtes des amours bisous de Tahiti 😀🙏

@jn160 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are great!!

@emmanuelleal4312 Жыл бұрын

Super video guys! How safe is camping in public campgrounds ? When you are doing again?

@robertstroud1384 Жыл бұрын

Nice video

@MYTV808 3 жыл бұрын

Lucky we live in paradise hawaii🥰

@nonelost1 4 жыл бұрын

You two put out a good vibe that is impossible to fake! Keep up the good work! Re: "no backpacks" I think it is either for security reasons, or because they may have had too many tourists and homeless people coming on board with backpacks, which take up a lot of room. During rush hour, that would really be a problem. Also, lugging them on board, and off again, takes up more time. Speaking of which, is "island time" similar to "Brazilian time"?

@johanssonfilms 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and info too! We have never been to Brazil so I can't answer that, but I'm sure it's similar if you're in the smaller towns!

@asknathanielforbes4673 4 жыл бұрын

LOVE THIS VIDEO - U GUYS R AWESOME! Looks like you guys had a blast! Please come back again! - have a mai tai on me -aloha

@johanssonfilms 4 жыл бұрын

Next time!

@suzannevanderploeg2506 4 жыл бұрын

Super helpfull vid! :D I'm going to explore Oahu end of January and am looking into doing some camping. What is the best way to get the camping permit and did you have any troubles with booking campsites?

@happychefx 4 жыл бұрын

This will get you started. It can be much busier in the cooler months so getting a camp permit and spot can sometimes be hard: dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/camping-lodging/oahu/

@davidmorales313 Жыл бұрын

Any tips on how you were able to set up the work away option? That would be awesome for me to use and travel to Hawaii

@ravimatta792 3 жыл бұрын

How much would you say you would end up spending in the whole 3 weeks? As I was looking at going for about a month.

@hsinglu 3 жыл бұрын

What websites do you recommend when looking at the hostels at Oahu?

@poiboi808 2 жыл бұрын

You can also camp at Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens!

@zeyuli8011 5 жыл бұрын

High quality video! What camera are you using?

@johanssonfilms 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The camera we use is the canon 80d. It's all in the lens though. The sigma 18-35 F1.8 :)

@sarahkoch8337 4 жыл бұрын

Hey guys! Thanks so much for the video! Did you spend much time on Kauai or Maui, and would you suggest them as places to stay longer term (a month)? Why or why not? I'm definitely looking for hiking/snorkling/workaways!

@johanssonfilms 4 жыл бұрын

Kauai is beautiful! Highly recommend travelling there. We stayed for just over a week. If you were to stay longer, I highly recommend WOOFing or doing a house sit. Something that connects you with the locals a little more. The locals know where all the cool stuff really is, and you move beyond the touristy stuff :)

@drivehard2395 3 жыл бұрын

Malaekahana Beach Campground (not the state park/campground) has the best prices and a lovely beach. Their top shelf Hale Suit cabins are primitive, have a toilet, and bunk style and platform beds. $117 per night for 4 people. You bring everything you need.. sheets, TP etc.. Outdoor showers. Wonderful grounds. Then the prices go down from there. Hales don't have toilets, but the restrooms are easy to get to. Then you have actual camp sites for vehicles and tents. The beach is "right there".

@williamtravis9283 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are Great! Very informative video! I hope you make it big on youtube and get a chance to go back to Hawaii and SPLURGE next time!

@teehunter5819 4 жыл бұрын

We renewed wedding vows of 19 yrs. at Outrigger reef on the beach may 2012. You just have to spend the night for the beach ceremony free . Of course they had a photographer , we purchased pictures they are beautiful. We spent one night the other 8 days another hotel.The Royal Hawaiian Center have free hula shows there. We had breakfast at IHop got discount just show room key. There are Restaurants for breakfast one person eat free pick up magazines on street. Had subway, Arbys, Moose Mccuddys have specials on diffrent days . We had micro/fridge in room for dinner we purchased food at Sams & FoodLand. We did a grand circle island tour for $60.01 transportation included from 8am-5p.m. We were suppose to be in Hawaii this year Virus stopped that so we rescheduled for next year.

@celiagorleski2716 3 жыл бұрын

My State Farm Insurance covers car rentals. Other companies do as well.

@rosetitan8246 3 жыл бұрын

Omg thank you very much! I plan traveling with my younger sister. Does anyone know if it’s a safe place for 2 young females?

@adammubarack5727 Жыл бұрын

Hopefully... I can visit in Hawaii

@jenniferc6528 4 жыл бұрын

What did you use for an underwater camera ? Great tips. Thank you :)

@keoniyan1804 4 жыл бұрын

I would use Gopro! Check my videos up they are all filmed with gopro

@spilungo23 Жыл бұрын

Hey, did you say you can only come back before 7 PM at that camping? What if you do not have a car and you just walk. Can you do it? Also do you have a list of some other (private and most of all safe) campings on the other islands such as Maui, Kuai and Big Island? Thx.

@mscrazyterry101 5 жыл бұрын

Where or who fo you call for shuttle? Also you mention 15 dollars is that pet person or you and spouse together. Thank you

@AGMoorePhotography 5 жыл бұрын

Love this video, hubby and I every year and we always stay in a Airbnb, saves parking fees and resort fees cos all hotels have them. Also, where was the bamboo forest at? I've been wanting to go, will be there next week. Thank you for your video.

@johanssonfilms 5 жыл бұрын

That's the lulumahu falls Trail!

@BackpackingBananas 4 жыл бұрын

Are you guys filming at Moke Lake by any chance?? I feel like I recognise it 😅

@johanssonfilms 4 жыл бұрын

Spot on! We filmed this after we left Oahu!

@BackpackingBananas 4 жыл бұрын

@@johanssonfilms ahh knew it! It's one of my favourite spots in the world 😍

@9thBebeplanet 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys that was very helpful I will recommend your video to many 😊 can you ride a bicycle? I think that would be cheaper

@johanssonfilms 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And yes you can definitely ride a bike! We had big bags with us, so it wasn't always an option

@ayanalopez8058 4 жыл бұрын

If you have a Costco card just do everything through Costco’s travel website. The overall price is hotel and airline tickets all together

@ayanalopez8058 4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it includes a rental car and $100 credit for tours

@NoCumBacksiFunny 4 жыл бұрын

Trust me, you’re spending way more overall

@Datsz9810 5 жыл бұрын

my partner and I found an Airbnb for $60/night and it’s a condo in a perfect location!

@johanssonfilms 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing!! We weren't so lucky. But also, we tend to plan everything last minute... Which means high prices

@catherinaiskandar4186 5 жыл бұрын

Kathy Juarez do you have the info for this?

@janeyd5280 5 жыл бұрын

Cathy Juarez are you going to tell us the location or are u all ado about nothing !!

@Datsz9810 5 жыл бұрын

arts I ain’t telling u shit

@Datsz9810 5 жыл бұрын

Sherry Hayes it’s called Makaha towers!

@robinedenshaw8589 5 ай бұрын

Thought I was going to see the sandbar 🫤

@LeaOverAtVatic 4 жыл бұрын

What if I have a pop up camper with me? Where can I park it?

@girlyunderthegrave 2 жыл бұрын

how much in total would you say your three week trip cost? i need to do this more than anything ever

@sassyinscrubs5206 4 жыл бұрын

Chinatowns incredible

@gabbyvasquez8964 4 жыл бұрын

what do u mean band pictures at the garden?

@The.end.is.mai710 4 жыл бұрын

This is why we are over populated & can’t even go to the beach or hike anymore without being swarmed by tourists. Can’t even enjoy the simple FREE things anymore. Apparently Hawaii is cracking down on Air BnB’s, so hopefully that helps a lot. Love the video though! Much love from Oahu 🖤🖤

@sportsmansparadice42 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't been on the island since 2010 but where is Costco? I don't remember seeing one.

@elzbietachilinska6522 5 жыл бұрын

Mahalo🤘❤

@williamtravis9283 3 жыл бұрын

Aloha!

@CrazyDivers 5 жыл бұрын

Do you need a visa to do work away or the other “free” accommodations options?

@johanssonfilms 5 жыл бұрын

No you don't, since you aren't actually exchanging any money. It can be a bit of a grey area. For example the US probably could have denied us entry if they felt like we were working and not volunteering

@sabinchenmeister4451 3 жыл бұрын

I'm curious - does Oahu not have much of the rat-lung disease that the snails spread? When you popped that fruit in your mouth straight from the tree I had a knee-jerk "NO" moment haha. Over on the Big Island everyone will tell you to scrub/wash your fruit to avoid getting the illness

@indiejunkie2244 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, was it hard to find availability in the hostels? And what was the name of the one you stayed?

@johanssonfilms 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah you'll definitely want to book a decent amount of time before your trip. The hostels book up pretty fast. There were lots of airbnbs as a backup plan though. We stayed at the Waikiki Beach Boutique hostel

@indiejunkie2244 5 жыл бұрын

@@johanssonfilms thanks for replying, I'm trying to go this summer most likely as a solo traveler

@johanssonfilms 5 жыл бұрын

Have a blast!!

@tvlove1549 5 жыл бұрын

What was the name of the hike where you can swim near the waterfall? Going in September and would love to include that in my itinerary. Thanks!

@johanssonfilms 5 жыл бұрын

That was Maunawili falls! Great hike!

@tvlove1549 5 жыл бұрын

@@johanssonfilms thank you so much!

@somewhatinformed1208 5 жыл бұрын

When coming back to the Waikiki side from the windward side on the Pali Pali Highway there's a place to pull over that overlooks a huge Chinese graveyard... walk back up the hill a little bit you'll see a trail that leads to a lagoon that's fed by a waterfall with a 40 ft cliff dive..... most beautiful place on the island I'm told it's been featured in some movies. This is not a hike you'll know you're there what's in 3 minutes.