PCS To Hawaii & POV To Hawaii

What To Take With You?

When you PCS to Hawaii, there are going to be decisions on what to take with you. One thing you will notice, Hawaii's living space, on average, is much smaller than on the mainland. While, yes, the military covers most of the costs associated when your PCS To Hawaii. You will have to cover the costs if you go overboard and bring more than they allow. 

It is also crucial to know that your household goods will be shipped by land and by the sea, which puts your valuables at risk of being damaged. So if you have priceless family heirlooms, you may want to leave them here on the mainland, just in case.

When it comes to your POV (your personally owned vehicle), the military will typically cover the cost to ship of at least one vehicle. If you have a second vehicle that you want to bring along with you. You will need to find a car shipping company that specializes in Hawaii car transport services.

PCS to Hawaii with Pets

It is essential to know the laws in Hawaii concerning pets before you PCS to Hawaii. You may not know this, but Hawaii is a rabies-free island. How is that possible, you ask? It is done is by quarantining all dogs and cats that enter the island. 

All dogs and cats, including puppies and kittens, will undergo a quarantine process. The length of the quarantine will be determined by how soon you begin the process.

It is recommended that you contact a veterinarian on the island as soon as you know for sure you are going to PCS to Hawaii. Some pets may be eligible for quick release if you start early enough and meet the requirements. If not, you could be having to quarantine for up to 30 days if certain conditions are not fulfilled.

Either way, you will be required to pick up your pet at the Honolulu International Airport. For more information, you can visit the Animal Quarantine Information page for more details.

PCS To Hawaii With A Second POV

While most military families could do with taking only one car when they PCS To Hawaii. Some families will find they are going to need to bring along their second POV (personally owned vehicle) along with them for whatever reason. Most military families find when living off base that having more than one car or truck is more convenient than just having one vehicle.

If you have decided that you are going to be shipping your vehicle, you are going to want to get transport prices from auto shippers experienced in Hawaii car shipping. While many auto transport companies do offer Hawaii car shipping.

All auto transportation services to the Hawaiian islands are not the same. The difference is in the car carriers they use and also the ships they sail on. Another important factor when choosing is customer service. 

Remember, time zones will be an issue. You want to be sure the customer service of the car shipping company you select will be available in your timezone. 

Hawaii Car Shipping Options

There are three options when shipping to and from Hawaii. So when you get your car shipping quote to be sure they the customer service rep can help you find what would work best for you.

The first and most affordable option is going to be Port to Port car shipping. Port to Port service is as easy as it sounds. You drop your car off at one of the west coast ports, and you pick it up at the port in Hawaii. Now, if you live far from the west coast, this may not be the best or the most affordable option depending on your circumstance.

The second two options when getting auto transport quotes are going to be Door to Port and Port To Door. One is for coming from the island to the mainland, and the other is for going to the island. Because there is no land transport on the island you will be picking up or dropping off your vehicle in Hawaii. 

Door to Port is going to be mainland to Hawaii and consists of a two-leg journey, which includes land and ocean transportation. For the land portion, we here at Car Shipping Hawaii use only experienced, fully licensed, and insured carriers who we know and trust. The driver picks up your vehicle on a car carrier and delivers it to the port on your behalf. All you need to do is pick up the car when it arrives in Hawaii.

Port To Door would be simply the inverse when bringing your car back home to the mainland. That is if you ever come back! ;) 

Resources

If you want to learn more about taking your vehicle when you PCS to Hawaii, you could read more on our blog or visit our home page. Your best option is going to be picking up the phone and giving us a call. We will be glad to offer you a free no-hassle quote. We will help you find out the best option and try and find ways to save you money on your PCS to Hawaii.