Effortlessly shipping cars, motorcycles, trucks or any vehicle to/from any location in Hawaii
Hawaii Vehicle Shipping & Heavy Haul Transport Experts
SAC is a full service freight transport broker with direct access to the largest network of carriers. One simple call does it all. When you choose Ship A Car, we deliver not only your vehicle(s) and freight, but peace of mind as well.
Ship a Car, Inc. delivers first-class shipping services to people relocating their vehicles, businesses moving their general freight and transporting heavy equipment, in addition to volume relocation services for all vehicle dealers and organizations.
Contact a Ship A Car transport adviser now at (866) 821-4555 for straightforward vehicle transport service to/from any residential or business location in the state of Hawaii.
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We provide direct service to and from any location in Hawaii - above is a list of the most popular car shipping locations that we service.
Everything You Need to Know About the State of Hawaii (HI)
Hawaii (Hawaiian: Hawai‘i), affluence of natural beauty and serenity, is a group of volcanic islands in the central Pacific Ocean. The islands were annexed by the United States in 1900, and as a U.S. territory saw population expansion and the establishment of a plantation system for growing sugarcane and pineapples. On the fateful morning of December 7, 1941, during World War 2, hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu. The surprise attack destroyed nearly 20 vessels, killed more than 2,000 American soldiers, and propelled the United States into war. Hawaii was instated into the 50th U.S. state on August 21, 1959.
The islands lie 2,397 miles from San Francisco, California, to the east and 5,293 miles from Manila, in the Philippines, to the west. The capital is Honolulu, located on the island of Oahu.
The state is widely known as the ‘Aloha State’ with the Pua Aloalo (Yellow Hibiscus) considered the state flower. ‘Ua Mau Ke Ea o ka ʻĀina I ka Pono (“The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness”)’- is the state motto.
With rich volcanic soil and ideal farming conditions, Hawaii is the only U.S. state that grows coffee. In 2006, Kona coffee was named by Forbes.com as one of the world’s top 10 most expensive brews at around $34 per pound.
Before the arrival of British Captain James Cook in 1778, the Hawaiian language was strictly oral. Natives were taught by missionaries to read their language so that they could communicate the scriptures of the Bible. Banned in 1898 when Hawaii became a U.S. Territory and then resurrected as the official language in 1978, Hawaiian contains only 13 letters: five vowels and eight consonants.
Mount Waialeale on Kauai is one of the wettest places on earth. It receives an average of around 460 inches of rain each year.
Hawaii’s Mauna Kea is the tallest mountain on earth, with a height of over 30,000 feet from its base—on the floor of the Pacific Ocean—to its peak.
Standing 13,796 feet above sea level, Mauna Kea is Hawaii’s tallest volcano. But it stretches an additional 19,680 feet below the surface of the water, making Mauna Kea the tallest mountain in the world at 33,476 feet. Mount Everest’s elevation, measured from sea level, is 29,035 feet.
Hawaii’s population center is the most isolated on Earth—more than 2,300 miles from the United States, 3,850 miles from Japan, 4,900 miles from China, and 5,280 miles from the Philippines.
Car Shipping To Hawaii
Hawaii is one of the most beautiful states in the US, with heavenly sceneries and a great atmosphere. Whether you are moving to Hawaii permanently or you just visiting for pleasure, you would want to have your car with you to get around. The thought of transporting your vehicle can be discouraging especially when you don’t know what to do. It is highly recommended that you hire a reliable shipping company to make this entire process a lot easier.
What Influences the Cost of shipping?
The cost of shipping a car to Hawaii is a bit higher than average because it involves crossing the ocean. The following are the major facts that influence the cost of shipping a car to Hawaii:
Time of the year
Auto transport companies usually have a lot of business during certain seasons of the year. For example, during summer shipping companies are always fully booked and slots on the trucks cost more due to the high demand. Everyone wants to travel during good weather conditions because it is safer and families tend to relocate during the summer to take advantage of the new school year. Shipping during harsh weather conditions such as winter is not an attractive option for both customers and shipping companies. However, it is cheaper to transport your car during the winter than in summer. Hawaii generally has good weather but you have to consider the climate of the origin of the car.
Distance and Location of Pick-up and Delivery
Longer distances attract higher costs. The farther the initial location of your car to Hawaii, the more you’ll have to pay for shipping.
When it comes to the location of pick-up and delivery, there are two options which are terminal-to-terminal and door-to-door. With the terminal-to-terminal option, you’ll drop off your car at the terminal and pick it up when it gets delivered to the shipping terminal in Hawaii. This option is more economical than the door-to-door option.
If you want the shipping company to pick up your car from your address and have it delivered to your doorstep in Hawaii, order the door-to-door delivery. This will be more costly as your vehicle will have 2 -3 transport legs (i.e. doorstep to port, port to port, and port to doorstep).
The Time Frame of the Shipping
Shipping your vehicle to Hawaii can be expensive depending on where you are shipping from. Ordering expedited shipping services can make the process even more expensive, having a flexible delivery date is a major way to reduce the cost of shipping.
Type of Auto Carrier Transport Used
The type of auto transport you order determines the shipping quote you get. Open carrier transport is the standard type of carrier used; most auto shipping companies have it. It can transport several vehicles at once and it is cheaper than the enclosed carrier. The downside is that your car might be exposed to bad weather conditions and road debris. Most luxury and classic car owners prefer enclosed carrier transport because it protects their cars better. Enclosed carriers are usually driven by experienced drivers that have the expertise to handle high-end cars. It is more expensive than open carrier transport.
Size of Vehicle
Heavier trucks cost more to transport than smaller cars. Larger vehicles occupy more space on the carrier and affect fuel consumption.
Tips on How to Choose an Auto shipping company
Do your Research
There are several auto shipping companies you can hire. Go online and search extensively for reliable companies. Check the reviews from previous customers; you can also get recommendations from family and friends. Reviews from customers will give you an idea of their customer relations and how companies handle negative comments. Look into the experience level of the company. It is safer to hire a company with a successful track record of delivery.
Get Quotes from Different Companies
Most companies have quote generators on their websites. Compare quotes from the companies you are thinking of hiring to ship your car to Hawaii. This would give you an idea of the average cost of shipping.
Ensure the Company Prioritizes Safety
There are safety precautions the company is supposed to follow for the protection of human life and property. The auto shipping company should not cut corners or use faulty equipment in a bid to save money.
Make Sure the Company is Licensed to Operate
The company you decide to use should have all the documents to operate in Hawaii. The company you decide to use must have all the permits to ship vehicles in most states in the US.
Insurance
Sometimes accidents happen during transit which might be due to bad weather or other road hazards. Find out about the kind of coverage the insurance policy of the company offers. You can also purchase additional insurance for an extra charge to get total coverage
Steps to Take Before Shipping your Vehicle
Take out all your stuff from your vehicle.
Make sure your gas tank is only about a quarter full to reduce the weight.
Inspect your car and take note of preexisting damage.
Clean your vehicle. This helps you observe minor scratches and debts on your car.
You can take a picture of your car to have substantial evidence.
Have all your vehicle paperwork work complete and ready.
You should have a spare key that you would give to the truck driver.
Note: Shipping to Hawaii also requires that your vehicle windshield is free of cracks.
SAC offers nationwide delivery of any type of vehicle you want to transport. We have been shipping cars across the United States for years. You can always trust us for prompt and reliable services. Visit our transport calculator page to get a free shipping quote or give us a call at (866) 821-4555 for more info.
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Honolulu International Airport (IATA: HNL), which shares runways with the adjacent Hickam Field (IATA: HIK), is the major commercial aviation hub of Hawaii. The commercial aviation airport offers intercontinental service to North America, Asia, Australia, and Oceania. Hawaiian Airlines, Mokulele Airlines and go! use jets to provide services between the large airports in Honolulu, Līhuʻe, Kahului, Kona, and Hilo. Island Air and Pacific Wings serve smaller airports. These airlines also provide air freight services between the islands. On May 30, 2017, the airport was officially renamed the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), after U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye.
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) maintains the smallest state-maintained system of state highways in the country. It consists of interstate, state highways, and secondary state highways, totaling approximately 1,013 miles (1,630 km).
The state highways encircle each main island. Only Oʻahu has federal highways and is the only area outside the contiguous 48 states to have signed Interstate highways. Narrow, winding roads and congestion in populated places can slow traffic. Each major island has a public bus system.
The routes are:
Route 11, Hawaii Belt Road, Intersection with Route 19 to Kailua Kona
Route 19, Hawaii Belt Road, Hilo Harbor to Kailua Kona
Route 130, Keaau-Pahoa Road, Intersection with Hawaii Belt Road (Route 11) at Keaau towards Kalapana
Route 190, Palani Highway and Mamalahoa Highway, Kailua Kona to Intersection with Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in Waimea
Route 220, Akaka Falls Road, Intersection with Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) to Akaka Falls Park
Route 240, Honokaa Waipio Road, Intersection with Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) to Waipio Valley
Route 250, Kohala Mountain Road, Intersection with Hawaii Belt Road in Waimea to Hawi
Honolulu International Airport (IATA: HNL), which shares runways with the adjacent Hickam Field (IATA: HIK), is the major commercial aviation hub of Hawaii. The commercial aviation airport offers intercontinental service to North America, Asia, Australia, and Oceania. Hawaiian Airlines, Mokulele Airlines and go! Use jets to provide services between the large airports in Honolulu, Līhuʻe, Kahului, Kona, and Hilo. Island Air and Pacific Wings serve smaller airports. These airlines also provide air freight services between the islands. On May 30, 2017, the airport was officially renamed the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), after U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye.
Currently, there is a passenger ferry service in Maui County between Lanaʻi and Maui, which does not take vehicles; a passenger ferry to Molokai ended in 2016. Now, the Norwegian Cruise Lines and Princess Cruises provide passenger cruise ship services between the larger islands.
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5.0
My experience with Ship A Car and with the driver was very good. I thought the cost was a little high but the rep I dealt with, Doug, was outstanding.
Mike of Mcdonough, GA
5.0
Never called to let us know pick up time would be pushed back. Never called night before when they said they would to let us know the pickup time. We are waiting to hear from them, flying out tomorrow morning, and can’t get a single response from anyone. Horrible service.
Jessica Hansen
5.0
You guys should double Janet's wages. She was amazing, and the results are perfection. Waited weeks for dealership to ship my car, and she got in on it's way the same day I called. It was much less than other quotes I received too. Thank you!
Derrick M. Foxcroft Foxcroft, ME
5.0
This has to be one of the most professional and reliable services i've ever had the privilege to do business with.. right from the beginning speaking with bob i knew i had chosen the right service to meet my auto transpoprt needs, The two drivers both lance and kennan ive used were ver y professional. as well as punctual, i wouldnt want any other service.
TIM C
5.0
Unlike some of the other reviewers I had an excellent experience with this company. I was getting quotes from several companies. I spoke with Justin and he offered me a quote that was a little higher then another place but he said he could ship my car to CA fast. He called me shortly after and had everything set up. I was nervous bc this was my first time having to ship a car and I was moving it across the country. I had to call him back a couple times as questions came up and he always answered. Even on Saturday. The pick up day came and my car was picked up no issues. It was delivered in the exact timeframe that justin quoted. My uncle had to meet the driver at a shopping plaza but that was ok bc I was warned that the truck may be too big to get down my street. Justin called afterwards to make sure everything went as planned. No damage to the car. Will use again when I have to ship the car back east next year.
Cara B.
5.0
Expensive, rude and overall a nightmare of an experience. I would take my business elsewhere.
sam serruya
5.0
I just had my car delivered and my experience with Ship A Car couldn't have been more pleasurable. The coordinator, Janet Rinella was extremely knowledgeable and courteous. She kept me informed of what to expect all the way, until the car was delivered to my front door. She was the BEST!
Dave Prince
5.0
I very early write reviews but this company deserving of my time to sit down and write one. I contacted Bob Moran after being left high and dry by another company. We were leaving in 3 days to relocate my son. He was going to be heading to New York shortly after relocating him so we were in a time crunch to have the car arrive before he was to leave. Bob worked tirelessly to find us a driver. It came down to an hour before my husband was going to make the 16 hour drive while we left for the airport and we received a call. IT WAS BOB and he had a driver. I have never had someone work so hard to make it work. He owed us nothing as I came to him late in the game but he didn't let me down. I feel like company works differently then most out there. This is a hard industry to trust. I give them 5 STARS!
Michelle K. Winter Park, FL
5.0
This company is great communicated well and stuck to their word also got my trailer shipped fast next day .
Marcus F.
5.0
This company and is a broker, they do not want to go above and beyond. There was a delay in our expedited shipment and they really didn't try to help. While talking to myself and my wife they hung up on my wife. When we called back to speak to a manager, the manager really didn't seem to care and still didn't try to help with the delay. The actual company they hired to transport our vehicle is the one that absolutely went above and beyond. The customer service at ship a car was really unprofessional.
