Avoid the busiest times
Parking apps
Conclusion
Avoid the busiest times
Parking can be quite difficult to find in Hawaii, especially in areas like Honolulu. This is because there is a high demand for parking from commuters and tourists as well as a bit of a shortage of parking due to residential regulations and city regulations. Thus, you should try your very best to avoid having to look for parking when these more densely populated areas are at their busiest.
In Hawaii, you will find that cities like Honolulu are busiest during the hours between 9 AM and 4 PM. This is because these times mark the end of the morning rush hour and the start of the evening rush hour. Hence, looking for parking before the morning rush gets in or after the evening rush leaves is your best bet in order to find a spot. Regardless, you should always give yourself at least an extra fifteen minutes if you anticipate having to look for a parking space.
Parking apps
There are actually a few very useful apps that can help you find parking much more easily in Hawaii. These apps will help you find parking including free parking on the street, metered parking and paid parking in garages. Typically, if you visit an area like Honolulu during a busier time you will need to get metered parking or pay to use a garage but at least you will have a spot. With these apps, you will be able to find these spots quickly and efficiently.
Different apps will offer different functionality. If you are looking for garage and parking lot spaces (which will come with a fee) you can use ParkWhiz, SpotHero or bestparking.com. If you are looking for on-street parking spaces try using Parker, ParkMe or Parknav. Be sure that your phone has been charged and that you have available data in order to use these apps while you are out looking for parking.
Conclusion
Looking for parking in Hawaii can be difficult at times due to the high demand for parking as well as the potential scarcity of spaces due to local laws and ordinances. Try to find parking outside of the busiest times in areas like Honolulu and be sure to give yourself additional time to look for a spot if you need to be somewhere by a certain time. Try using a parking app to make your life easier, just be aware these apps are best at finding metered or other paid forms of parking. So, bring some change with you as well.
