It provides great information on roads, highways and major attractions. Depending upon your final destination on the Big Island, you'll be arriving at either Hilo International Airport or Kona International Airport. And you'll need to make arrangements for local transportation to your hotel or lodging. The Hilo Airport is less than three miles from the Banyan Drive hotels. Kohala Coast resorts are spread out for 20-30 miles north of the Kona Airport.
Taxis are numerous at both airports but they can be expensive.
Check the taxi stands out in front of the baggage claim areas. The Big Island presents a changing scene as one travels around the island. But you shouldn't rush because there is an awful lot to see. The Big Island has the most varied terrain, climate and geophysical features of any of the islands. You can literally surf and swim on a tropical beach in the morning, then go snow skiing on Mauna Kea in the afternoon.