The 4 Best Airport Transfers on the Big Island You Can Book

1.Kona Airport Custom Lei Greeting – Choose Your Lei

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

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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2.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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3.Private Transfer From Kona International Airport to Hotels in Waikoloa & Waimea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) Top rated

Arrange a private ride from Kona International Airport to your Waikoloa or Waimea hotel. Your driver meets you at baggage claim with a name sign, helps with luggage, and takes only your group in a minivan or passenger van. Choose space for up to 5, 10, or 14 people, and add your group size when booking.

“This was a perfect solution for our family of 12 to get to and from the airport and our resort. Reservations were easy to make, their pricing was very fair, and the service was timely and professional both days.”

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4.Arrival Transfer: Kona International Airport (KOA) to Hotels – Big Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · 15 to 30 minutes (approx.) · from $15Best value

Meet a VIP Trans greeter in a green and white aloha shirt at Kona Airport baggage claim, then ride a shared shuttle to hotels in Kona, Hualalai, Keauhou, Waikoloa, or Mauna Kea. Drivers such as Louie, Chris, Nel, and Kelvin may offer local tips along the 15 to 30 minute trip. Airport pickup is convenient, but communication can vary.

“Driver was at the airport waiting for us. She shared info about Hawaii on the ride to the resort. She was very nice and a safe driver.”

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