1-Day Lānaʻi Itinerary

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Looking for things to do on Lanai? Lānaʻi is a small island off the west coast of Maui. I recently took a day trip there from the island of Oahu and wanted to share my tips for a one-day itinerary. Lānaʻi is a small island with limited things to see and do, so a day trip is the perfect amount of time to enjoy what the island has to offer. Fly in early in the morning, grab your rental car, explore the island, and fly out late the same afternoon.

How to get to Lānaʻi

There are no flights from the Continental United States to Hawaii. Currently, you’ll need to fly to Lānaʻi (LNY) Mokulele Airlines from Oahu’s Honolulu Airport (HNL) or Maui’s Kahului Airport (OGG). Prepare yourself for a small plane. The flight I took from Oahu seated just nine passengers and two pilots. The flight from Oahu was just under an hour and there are several departures a day.

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How to get around Lānaʻi

Book your rental with Ace Rent a Car (it’s the only game on the island!) You’re looking at about $200/day for a Jeep rental, which is what you want with all the dirt roads. Worth noting is that the same person who checks you in for your flight on Lānaʻi handles the rental car pickup/dropoff. The general pace of things in Lānaʻi is slower, so pack your patience and be prepared to wait.

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Lānaʻi is a relatively small, easy-to-navigate island. Get a paper map from the car rental place and be sure to take note of which roads are unpaved as it’s not advised to drive on them if it has been raining. Being aware of the weather is important when choosing things to do on Lānaʻi.

Lori Barbely

Hi, I’m Lori. But you can call me Lors. I’m a middle-aged New Jersey-born gal, currently based in Orlando, Florida. My background is in editorial travel photography and writing and I've been to more than 30 countries. I’m obsessed with tropical locales and my favorite city is Tokyo. Have camera, will travel! I’m a Disney adult, Lord of the Rings fan, certified crazy cat lady, and sushi addict! I hope this blog inspires your wanderlust. Feel free to follow me on Instagram for snippets of daily life on and off the road.