USA 🇺🇸 · 18km to Diamond Head
Honolulu International (HNL) — Taxi vs Uber
Uber's own figures put an average UberX to Honolulu's airport at $31, from Diamond Head, 11 miles and about 23 minutes away. Waikiki is on the way, so a Waikiki ride is a little shorter.
Prices verified 2026-09-30 — check operator sites before travel.
What each option costs
| Service | Published price | Time | How to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| UberX (Uber) Average from Diamond Head, 11 miles from the airport. Uber's own average for the past month, city to airport. Not a quote: the price on the day depends on demand, route and tolls. | $31 | 23 min | Uber app |
| Taxi (metered) AMPCO Express manages the airport's taxi system: (808) 861-8294. The airport publishes no fare estimate. | Metered | Not published | Centre median outside the baggage claim areas |
How the two compare
Uber's own figures put an average UberX to Honolulu's airport at $31, from Diamond Head, 11 miles and about 23 minutes away. Waikiki is on the way, so a Waikiki ride is a little shorter.
Taxis are on the centre median outside baggage claim and are run through AMPCO Express. The airport publishes no fare estimate, so there is no official taxi figure to compare.
Uber's average is for rides to the airport and moves with demand.
Good to know
For a taxi price before you travel, call AMPCO Express on (808) 861-8294 — the airport's site gives the number but no fares.
Prefer a pre-booked private transfer instead?
Skip the taxi rank, no surge pricing, driver waits at arrivals with your name.
Getting out of Honolulu International
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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How much is a taxi from Honolulu International?
Taxi (metered): Metered. AMPCO Express manages the airport's taxi system: (808) 861-8294. The airport publishes no fare estimate.
How much is an Uber at Honolulu International?
UberX (Uber): $31, about 23 min. Average from Diamond Head, 11 miles from the airport. Uber's own average for the past month, city to airport. Not a quote: the price on the day depends on demand, route and tolls.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi at Honolulu International?
Uber's own figures put an average UberX to Honolulu's airport at $31, from Diamond Head, 11 miles and about 23 minutes away. Waikiki is on the way, so a Waikiki ride is a little shorter.
Where do I get a taxi at Honolulu International?
Centre median outside the baggage claim areas.