Hawaii on a Budget: 8-Day O‘ahu Guide for $2,200

No car? No problem! 🚫🚗 Here’s how I explored O‘ahu for 8 days without breaking the bank — perfect for travelers who love walking, buses, and the occasional Uber! ✈️ Flights: ¥7,600 RMB Route: Shanghai → Seoul → Honolulu (Asiana + Hawaiian Air) Return: Honolulu → Tokyo → Shanghai (ANA) 💡 Tip: Multi-stop flights saved big $$$! 🏨 Accommodation: ¥4,264 RMB Romer Waikīkī at the Ambassador City view room | Reusable cups ♻️ | Microwaves | Pool 🏊 🧹 Cleaning every 2 days | Prime Waikīkī location! 🚍 Transport: ~$90 USD 7-Day Bus Pass: $37 at 7-Eleven 🚌 Airport → Waikīkī: $3 cash (keep change!) ✅ Bus Tips: Pull the cord before your stop! Push doors to exit Watch your stops on Google Maps 🗺️ Used ride-sharing later for convenience 🚗 🗺️ Activities & Sight: Diamond Head Hike - $5 🏔️ Epic 360° views of Waikīkī! USS Missouri at Pearl Harbor - $39 🇺🇸 Stand where WWII ended — powerful & moving Lanikai Beach - FREE 🏖️ Turquoise water + powder sand — pure magic! Walkable to Kailua Beach for more beauty Byodo-In Temple - $5 ⛩️ Serene Japanese temple with stunning mountain backdrop Captain Bruce Snorkeling - $159 🐠 Includes pickup + snacks (water clarity varies) Pink Sail Whale Watch - $59 🐋 Spotted dolphins & whale tails! KCC Farmers Market - FREE 🥥 Saturday mornings only — tropical fruit heaven! Lāna‘i Lookout & Halona Blowhole - FREE 🌊 Quick but gorgeous photo stops! 🏖️ Beach Ranking 1️⃣ Lanikai - Unreal blue water 💎 2️⃣ Kailua - Soft sand + calm waves 🏄 3️⃣ Kahala - Quiet & local vibe 🐢 4️⃣ Laniakea - Turtle spotting! 5️⃣ Waikīkī - Convenient but crowded 👙 🍍 Food & Drinks ~$40-50 USD per day 🥪 Bring snacks + use hotel microwave 🥡 ABC Stores = affordable drinks & onigiri! 💡 Final Tips: Book flights early for best deals Use TheBus + comfy shoes for exploring Prioritize free beaches & low-cost hikes Don’t overplan — leave room for island magic! ✨ Hawaii doesn’t have to cost a fortune — just aloha and smart planning! #US #Hawaii #Honolulu