Getting around
Low
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: tripbase.com, rentmauicars.com
Overall2.1/10Harder to get around than about 85% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- Uber/Lyft availability is unreliable outside resort areas.
- While Uber and Lyft are convenient in populated areas, they're not always available in more remote parts of the island, and you may face longer wait times or surge pricing during peak hours and weekends.
- Due to the distance from the popular resort locations to the top attractions on Maui, a rental car will most likely be cheaper than taking UberX and faster than Maui Bus.
- Only a few towns like Lahaina, Kihei, and Pa'ia are easily walkable; even if you are staying in these towns, you will want to venture out to see other beaches, restaurants, and sites.
- Scooter and moped rentals are available at shops in Lahaina, Kihei, and other beach towns with delivery service to accommodations offered by some vendors.
- As of July 1, 2026, students of any age with valid student ID ride free on Maui Bus fixed-route service.
Bike Rental
- Notes
- Since the distances between towns are far, don't expect dedicated bike lanes.
Types And Costs
Beach Cruiser
- Beach Cruiser
- $75
Electric Bike
- Electric Bike
- $250
Public Transit
- System Name
- Maui Bus
- Coverage Notes
- The Maui Bus runs limited routes, infrequently, and doesn't go to the Road to Hana or Haleakala. The Maui bus usually runs once an hour.
Fares
Single Ride
- Single Ride
- $2.00
Day Pass
- Day Pass
- $4.00
Monthly Pass
- Monthly Pass
- $45
Scooter Moped Rental
- Limitations
- Scooters are only useful and realistic along the coast; if you try to take a scooter or moped to the higher elevations, the steep roads and changing weather will give you trouble.
- License Requirements
- No motorcycle license is required for 49cc mopeds.
Types And Costs
50cc Moped/scooter
- Daily Rate
- $39
- Weekly Rate
- $350
- Note
- Starting price; various rental shops available
Larger Scooter (Over 50cc)
- Daily Rate
- $60
- Weekly Rate
- $350
Car Rental
- Booking Notes
- Book 2-3 months in advance during peak season or you'll pay double.
Typical Daily Cost
- Standard Rate
- $60
per day average
- Peak Season Rate
- $185
per day during holiday periods
Walkability
- Getting Around Tier
- low
- Getting Around Tier Rationale
- Rideshare is concentrated in limited resort areas (Kahului-Wailuku core, Kihei to Wailea, Lahaina, and Kāʻanapali with thinner coverage), while Upcountry, Hāna, and the Road to Hāna are effectively rideshare-free, and public transit has limited routes and infrequent schedules.
- Description
- Only a few towns like Lahaina, Kihei, and Pa'ia are easily walkable. Most of the island requires motorized transport to access attractions.
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
These are the sources cited in this walkability & transport research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
- 1.tripbase.com
- 2.rentmauicars.com
- 3.thehawaiivacationguide.com
- 4.lovebigisland.com
- 5.mauitripguide.com
- 6.welcomepickups.com
- 7.lyft.com
- 8.hawaii-guide.com
- 9.mauibus.org
- 10.mauicounty.gov
- 11.mauicounty.gov
- 12.mauicounty.gov
- 13.spectrumlocalnews.com
- 14.travelchoreography.com
- 15.mauirecovers.org
- 16.tikiscooters.com
- 17.808rides.com
- 18.mauiscootershack.com
- 19.mopedrentalsmaui.com
- 20.hawaiiancruisers.com
- 21.islandmotionrentals.com
- 22.mauiluxe.com
More About Maui
Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.