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\"RoadtoHana\"<\/p>\n

The following are items you should probably pack when planning a trip to Maui: Sunscreen, swimsuit, camera, slippers, and a healthy sense of adventure.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s one thing you shouldn\u2019t bring to Maui? A big, heavy lead foot.<\/p>\n

Tip #1: \u00a0Driving on Maui is Different Than Other Places – Slow Down!<\/h3>\n
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Driving on Maui is very different than in other parts of the world, and first time visitors are often shocked by the pace of cars on the road. The maximum speed limit is 55 mph, though the majority of roads have much slower speeds\u2014between 25 and 45mph. There aren\u2019t any freeways, numbered exits, carpool lanes, or interstates, and single-lane roads with crosswalks and stop signs are how you\u2019ll move around the island.<\/p>\n

Tip #2: \u00a0Traffic Time on Maui is 4 PM<\/h3>\n

There is, however, a growing amount of traffic, and visitors should still be conscious of times when traffic slows down to a crawl. The worst two sections are the road to Lahaina<\/a> and the road leading into Pa\u2018ia<\/a>\u2014both of which are single lane and gridlock at 4pm. Normal driving time between Kahului and Lahaina is a little bit under an hour, though it can easily be 90 minutes or more if you drive in the late afternoon. You can avoid the traffic by driving in the morning, but factor in traffic if you\u2019re staying on the West Side and returning for a luau or dinner.<\/p>\n

Tip #3: \u00a0Drive Safe – Keep Your Eyes on the Road<\/h3>\n

From a safety perspective, the most dangerous thing you\u2019ll do on Maui is taking your eyes off the road\u2014a trap that\u2019s surprisingly easy to fall into considering the roadside beauty. If you want to look at the whales, however, or the rainbows, sunsets, or waterfalls, simply slow down and pull off the road to properly take in the view.<\/p>\n

Tip #4: \u00a0Look Out for Cattle (and Deer) Crossing!<\/h3>\n

Another Maui driving tip is to keep an eye out for cattle, particularly when driving to Haleakal\u0101 for sunrise or around the backside of Hana. Axis deer are also abundant, so be alert around sunrise and sunset in Kula, Wailea, and Makena.<\/p>\n

Tip #5: \u00a0There’s No Need for 4WD<\/h3>\n

In terms of shopping for car rentals on Maui, you can save a bundle with local companies who aren\u2019t based at the airport\u2014all of which offer complimentary shuttles to their rental baseyards off site. There\u2019s also no need to spend extra money by renting a 4WD, since the only place you would ever need it is if visiting Polipoli. Car rental agencies will say 4WD is mandatory for the bumpy back road to Hana, but that\u2019s only true if it\u2019s torrentially raining\u2014in which case you wouldn\u2019t be out there. Speaking of that infamous \u201cback road\u201d to Hana, when car rental companies say it violates the contract to drive the island\u2019s backside, it simply means that if something happens they aren\u2019t going to come out and get you.<\/p>\n

Tip #6: \u00a0Drive With Aloha and Throw a Shaka!<\/h3>\n

For the most part, however, the biggest Maui driving tip is to simply drive with aloha, and remember the time between A and B is all a part of the experience. Let people into traffic and drive at a moderate speed, and the only time locals honk their horn is when passing through the tunnel toward Lahaina. When someone stops to let you in front of them just throw out a casual shaka, and leave plenty of time to get where you\u2019re going\u2014sit back and enjoy the ride.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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