8 Airport Lei Greetings in Hawaiʻi, Compared

1.Luau Ka Hikina Admission with Dinner and Lei Greeting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 713 reviews · 2 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $204Our pick

At Luau Ka Hikina on Kauai, you arrive for a lei greeting, welcome drink, cultural activities, buffet dinner, torch lighting, hula, Polynesian dancing, music, and a fire performance. Seating is shared and first come, first seated. The evening takes place at the Sheraton grounds beside the beach, with no transportation included.

“Although the food was very good, I was anticipating a pig to be roasted in the ground and to witness the unearthing. I wish we had been greeted with staff in Hawaiin dress/ shirt anything but a Steelers Jersey, kinda took away from the aesthetics. I did love how quaint and the sweet stories from the hostess and the host did a nice job of introducing acts and the history behind the dances. Unfortunately I have been to Luau in Lahaina and this did not compare.”

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2.Honolulu Airport: Waikiki Private Transfer With Lei Greeting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40Best value

Meet your driver in Honolulu Airport’s baggage claim, receive a fresh orchid lei, and ride privately to your Waikiki hotel. The service includes one-way transport, luggage help, text updates, and all fees. Drivers such as James, Yuan, Ethan, and Danny have been praised for clear communication and patient airport pickups.

“Easy transfer from airport to hotel. Great driver in rush hour traffic. Provided the baggage pickup location as we landed by message.”

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3.Traditional Airport Lei Greeting on Honolulu Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · 15 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Meet a Hawaii Flower Lei greeter at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport for a fresh lei welcome at baggage claim. The roughly 15-minute service includes flight monitoring, help finding airport transport, photos, and occasional island treats. Choose flowers or a longer-lasting kukui nut lei, and remember this is not a ride to Waikiki.

“Greeter was right on time and very professional. I would recommend this experience for anyone visiting Hawaii especially for the first time.”

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4.Honolulu: Private Airport Transfer with Arrival Lei Greeting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 101 reviews · from $40

Start your Hawaii visit with a private airport ride and a traditional orchid lei greeting. Your English-speaking driver meets you at a pre-arranged airport area, helps with luggage, and takes you to your Waikiki hotel in about 30 minutes. Drivers such as Alena, Ethan, and Stan have been praised for friendly help, flight-delay flexibility, and useful local advice.

“no waiting for us. Lei was very nice. very comfy ride”

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5.Kona Airport Custom Lei Greeting – Choose Your Lei

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 90 reviews · 15 - 20 minutes · from $51

Meet an English-speaking greeter at the airport baggage claim, identified by a personalized sign, and receive the lei you selected for each person. The welcome lasts about 15 to 20 minutes and includes arrival help and time for photos. Bring your flight details, and remember that transportation is not included.

“The greeter was waiting for us as promised even though our flight arrived 4 hours late.”

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6.Traditional Airport Lei Greeting on Kona Hawai’i

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 15 minutes (approx.) · from $51

At Kona International Airport, a greeter meets you after security, usually near baggage claim, holding a sign with your name and a fresh lei. Choose from several lei styles when booking, including a deluxe two-orchid option for honeymooners. This is a greeting only, not airport transportation, and your flight details are required.

“Met us right inside the baggage claim area, sign was easy to read. I was a little disappointed that we were the only ones getting lei’d but that’s everybody else’s loss!”

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7.Honolulu Honeymoon Airport Lei Greeting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 20 min

Meet your English-speaking greeter at Honolulu International Airport and receive a fresh Hawaiian lei as you arrive. Your host tracks your flight, carries a personalized sign, and welcomes your private party of up to two at baggage claim. The 20-minute greeting is wheelchair accessible, but transportation is not included.

“Agradeço a atenção da funcionária ... muito obrigado !”

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8.Arrival Lei Greeting –HNL to Waikiki Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $50

Meet your English-speaking driver near baggage claim, receive an orchid lei, and ride privately from Honolulu International Airport to your Waikiki hotel. Aplus Hawaii Travel tracks your flight and provides a van for groups of up to five, with fuel, parking, taxes, and one-way transport included.

“I WOULD RECOMMEND STAN, HE WAS OUR DRIVER...VERY NICE .NEXT TIME WE COME, WE WILL LOOK U UP. THANKS AGAIN SIR.”

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