Rideshare & Ground Transport
Uber & Lyft Pickup at Kahului Airport
Rideshare pickup at OGG is not always at the arrivals curb — most airports now route Uber and Lyft to a dedicated lot or garage. Here is exactly where to go, how to get there, and how to keep the fare reasonable.
Where to get picked up at OGG
UUber Pickup Zone
TNC/Rideshare Pickup Zone near Carousel 1 — look for the ceiling sign above the taxi area
LLyft Pickup Zone
TNC/Rideshare Pickup Zone near Carousel 1
In the app
Enter 'Kahului Airport (OGG)' or pin the terminal curbside in the app
How to find the rideshare zone
Exit baggage claim, walk toward Carousel 1, then continue toward the taxi pickup area — look for the rideshare sign hanging from the ceiling.
Cell Phone Lot
Free Cell Phone Waiting Lot north of the rental car return area — 60-minute limit; open 5am–1am only (closed overnight); commercial vehicles not permitted; unattended cars ticketed and towed. Cell phone lot details →
Avoiding surge pricing at OGG
When surge peaks: Surge peaks during peak Hawaii tourist season (Christmas–New Year, spring break) and summer weekends; driver supply is limited on Maui so waits can run longer than expected regardless of pricing.
Wait tip
Drivers cannot circle baggage claim; request your ride only after you are standing at the designated curbside sign under the ceiling marker.
Compare your options
Rideshare is usually the fastest door-to-door option, but it is not always the cheapest — especially during surge.
| Option | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Rideshare Uber / Lyft | Door-to-door convenience, groups with bags, no cash needed | Surge pricing on busy evenings & events; long walk to pickup lot |
| Taxi Metered cab | Predictable metered fare during surge, no app required | Often more expensive off-peak; cash sometimes required |
| Transit Train / bus | Lowest cost option, immune to surge pricing and traffic | Not available at every airport; less practical with luggage |
For full ground-transport options at OGG including rental cars and public transit, see the OGG Getting Around guide.
Know exactly when to leave for OGG
Add your rideshare pickup time to the Leave-By calculator — it factors in current TSA wait times, so you hit the zone with time to spare.
Calculate leave-by time →