The road skirting Kaua'i's shore does not completely circle the island or cut across the length of it, so you'll be doing plenty of backtracking if you explore a hefty portion of the island. Rental car companies Back to top Motorcycles Motorcycles are an ideal way to take in Kaua'i's sweeping vistas, if you have a valid motorcycle license. Motorcycle rental companies Back to top Mopeds Mopeds are ideal for driving around town, but they don't have the acceleration power needed for highway driving. Most won't go above 45 mph. Moped rental companies Back to top Bicycles Biking is perhaps the best way to explore pristine, hidden spots along Kaua'i's rural roads.
Some hotels provide shuttles to and from the airport.
Limos are also available if you'd like to tour the island in style. Unless you're traveling during rush hour, drive time from the airport is about 15 minutes to Coconut Plantations and about 20 minutes to Po'ipu Beach. Princeville Airport, on the north shore of the island, primarily serves small commuter aircraft that fly interisland. After landing in Lihu'e, most visitors either head north to Princeville, Hanalei, and the breathtaking Na Pali Coast, or southwest to Waimea Canyon and the Po'ipu Beach area. The towns of Wailua and Kapa'a are on the eastern coast of the island.