How Do You Drive When Visiting The Big Island, Hawaii?
If you’re planning a trip the The Big Island of Hawaii, you’ll need a car to get around. There is a reason they call it The Big Island. Now, you might be used to driving in a big city, you might even be used to driving in New York City or downtown Chicago. I was too…nothing prepared me for the joy of driving on The Big Island. These helpful tips will help you prepare for your Big Island Driving experience. When you choose your rental car, go as small as you can while still having room. Gas is EXPENSIVE here. Some people might tell you that you need a 4-wheel drive to go on something called The Saddle Road. Do yourself a favor and ignore these people. The Saddle Road is not that exciting. Imagine a country road with a ton of potholes. That’s sort of like The Saddle Road except this one has lava fields on both sides and insane local drivers and travels to an altitude of 6,000 ft. before coming back down. Trust me on this, there are way better ways to spend your time. If you don’t have
