Hawaiʻi travel requirements and news for visitors: taxes and fees, agriculture rules, reservations and changes that affect your trip.
Jan 1, 2026 HST
The green fee is in effect. Hawaiʻi raised its tax on hotel rooms, vacation rentals and timeshares to fund climate resilience and conservation, the first state to do so. A federal judge declined to block the law. Expect a few dollars more per night.
Before you fly
- Agriculture declaration: Plants, fruit and animals must be declared on arrival. See the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture.
- Reservations: Several popular parks need advance bookings. See our park reservations guide.
Earlier updates and background
- 2020–2022: The Safe Travels program required COVID-19 testing or vaccination; it ended in March 2022.
- Jan. 1, 2026: The green fee took effect.
