What are the transportation possibilities for getting off site? Should I rent a car?
Kalani is located in a remote area, on the eastern coast of the Big Island. The nearest town, Pahoa, is 15 miles away from Kalani. Opportunities for going to the nearby towns are limited. There is a county bus that you can catch just outside Kalani’s front gate, which stops in both Pahoa and Hilo. Rental cars are available at the Hilo airport, approximately 50 minutes away. Staff members often choose to carpool when renting a vehicle. There are weekly trips to Pahoa/Hilo. Some people hitchhike to get around the island, but we do not recommend it. Kalani runs a number of great trips each month to places of interest (and fun!) around the island.
