Fees · Destination Guide
Hawaii Island (The Big Island)
Year-round mantas, lava-formed reefs, and easy access to deep blue water
Key fee: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Entrance
USD $30 per vehicle
Fees · Destination Guide
Year-round mantas, lava-formed reefs, and easy access to deep blue water
Key fee: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Entrance
USD $30 per vehicle
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Budget for national park entries, select state park day-use fees, and the Hawaii Ocean Stewardship fee collected by commercial ocean operators.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Entrance | USD $30 per vehicle 7 days | Park road and trail access | Park entrance stations or recreation.gov | Covers all occupants in one non-commercial vehicle. |
| Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Entrance | USD $20 per vehicle 7 days | Park grounds and trails | Park entrance station | Popular non-diver stop near South Kona. |
| Hawaiʻi State Parks Day-Use Fees | Typical USD $5 per person + USD $10 parking (non-resident) Per day | Selected parks such as Hāpuna Beach | On-site kiosks or online where offered | Hawaiʻi residents exempt with ID. |
| Hawaii Ocean Stewardship Fee | USD $1 per passenger Per ocean tour participant | Commercial ocean recreation and tours | Collected by permitted operators | Funds stewardship and conservation statewide. |
| Kealakekua Bay MLCD Regulations | Rules vary Ongoing | Commercial operations and vessel activities | Permits for certain commercial landings | No feeding wildlife, protect coral, and follow MLCD rules. Private visitors should launch only at designated areas and respect closures. |
Fee
7 days
Covers all occupants in one non-commercial vehicle.
7 days
Popular non-diver stop near South Kona.
Per day
Hawaiʻi residents exempt with ID.
Per ocean tour participant
Funds stewardship and conservation statewide.
Ongoing
No feeding wildlife, protect coral, and follow MLCD rules. Private visitors should launch only at designated areas and respect closures.