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Hitchhiking is kind of common and (I think) only quasi-legal. Pretty much, you just stand on the side of the road going in the direction you're headed. Unless you're in a crosswalk, people pretty much know you want a ride. They pull over, you say where you want to go. (Size them up -- there ARE weirdos.) They will either take you the part of the way they're going or they may take you to your destination. But do be careful -- there ARE weirdos.
Interesting...hitch hiking ...i've heard quit a bit about this mode of transportation in hawaii, but have never actually done this. I'm sure some of you are going to laugh at me for asking but...how does one actually hitch hike? Do you just stand on the side of the road? with a sign? How does the person driving know where you want to go? As you can tell, I'm quit new at this. And, what's the probability of getting kidknapped in Maui ? Depending on the percent, I might be willing to take the risk
Also, what do you mean when you say dress like the locals? How do the locals dress (females in their mid-20s in particular). Perhaps I need to go shopping to prepare for my hitchhiking adventures
Calico, that is very odd indeed. No, definitely not pulling anyone's leg here. I've tried all the online places at least several times. Just checked avis and budget again. I wonder if I should search outside OGG location. Maybe type in zip code for Kihei or other areas. Which dates were you able to get cars for? Actually, I think I'm just going to call like someone else suggested...that'll get things cleared up once and for all
The price of taxis on Maui is quite shocking, I think, for cross-island travel. They raised the rates a couple of years ago, and restructured the fare system. The rate hike was long-overdue, but when they changed the structure, longer trips became ridiculously expensive. A taxi from OGG to our house in Kaanapali is now over $80 on the meter, not including tip. (No Pali traffic. No Lahaina backup. Reasonable red light waits.) In-town trips are not nearly so bad -- we can take a taxi from our house to Kapalua airport for about $10, which is cheaper than parking if you're gone for more than two days.
Thanks a bunch, Think !! I may not need to hitchhike after all
If you have a Sam's Club membership (or something like that) you should check their travel section. I booked a vehicle for about $20/day with National. Granted my reservation is for Feb and you might not get that rate for your travel dates, but worth looking into.
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...i've heard quit a bit about this mode of transportation in hawaii, but have never actually done this. I'm sure some of you are going to laugh at me for asking but...how does one actually hitch hike? Do you just stand on the side of the road? with a sign? How does the person driving know where you want to go? As you can tell, I'm quit new at this. And, what's the probability of getting kidknapped in Maui 
I may not need to hitchhike after all 
