The questions tourists and residents ask most about mailing, shipping, and postal services in Waikiki.
Three. The main Waikiki Post Office at 330 Saratoga Road, the Waikiki Shopping Plaza station at 2250 Kalakaua Avenue (2nd floor), and the Kuhio Ave station at 2092 Kuhio Avenue.
The main Waikiki Post Office at 330 Saratoga Road. It's the only Waikiki location with PO Boxes, money orders, and certified mail. The other two stations are smaller and best for stamps and shipping.
Waikiki uses 96815. The main post office's ZIP+4 is 96815-9998.
No. All three are closed Sunday and on federal holidays. Saturday hours are also limited at every location.
Rates depend on weight, size, destination, and service. Hawaii is treated like the rest of the U.S. for postage (no surcharge), but packages take longer than mainland-to-mainland. Rough estimates for a 1-pound package to the mainland:
| Service | Cost (1 lb) | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| USPS Ground Advantage | ~$8–$12 | 5–10 business days |
| Priority Mail | ~$10–$18 | 2–3 business days |
| Priority Mail Express | ~$28–$45 | 1–2 business days |
Use the USPS Postage Price Calculator for exact rates.
Yes — all three Waikiki locations accept international packages. You'll fill out a customs form (PS Form 2976 or 2976-A) and present a valid photo ID. Rates vary by destination and weight.
Hawaii has strict agricultural restrictions. You generally cannot mail most fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, soil, or live animals to the mainland without inspection. Commercially packaged foods (macadamia nuts, chocolate, Kona coffee) are fine.
Yes — it's one of Waikiki's most fun tourist activities. No box needed. See our full coconut-mailing guide for the how-to.
All three post offices sell stamps. You can also buy stamps at many ABC Stores, hotel front desks, and online at usps.com/stamps.
Yes. USPS Hold Mail works for 3 to 30 days. Request it online at usps.com/holdmail or by filing PS Form 8076 at any post office. Your mail gets delivered in a bundle when you return.
Online at moversguide.usps.com (a small identity-verification fee applies), or for free by completing PS Form 3575 at any post office. Mail forwarding lasts 12 months for First-Class Mail and 60 days for packages and periodicals.
Yes — at the main Waikiki Post Office. Bring the delivery notice (PS Form 3849) and a valid photo ID. You can also request Package Intercept online to redirect a package to the post office for pickup.
Yes — but only at the main Waikiki Post Office on Saratoga Road. The Shopping Plaza and Kuhio Ave stations do not offer PO Boxes.
PO Box rates at Waikiki (96815) vary by size — approximate ranges:
| Size | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Small (3×5.5") | ~$48 | ~$96 |
| Small (5×5.5") | ~$68 | ~$136 |
| Medium (5.5×11") | ~$126 | ~$252 |
| Large (11×11") | ~$248 | ~$496 |
Check current availability and pricing at usps.com/poboxes.
Enter your tracking number at usps.com/track, call 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777), or text your tracking number to 28777 (2USPS).
Certified Mail provides proof of mailing and electronic delivery confirmation. The current fee is around $4.85 in addition to postage. Add Return Receipt (about $3.75) for the recipient's signature. Available at the main Waikiki Post Office.
At the main Waikiki Post Office. Domestic money orders up to $500 cost around $1.75; up to $1,000 cost around $2.40. International money orders cost about $11.65.
No. None of the three Waikiki post offices offer passport services. The nearest passport acceptance facility is the Honolulu Airport Main Post Office (3600 Aolele Street, about 6 miles away). See our passport guide for full details.
No — USPS does not offer notary services. For notarization in Waikiki, try UPS Store locations, banks, or your hotel concierge.
Yes — Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express boxes and envelopes are free at all three Waikiki locations (selection is best at the Saratoga Rd main office). You can also order free supplies online at usps.com/supplies and have them delivered.
All three Waikiki post offices are closed on these federal holidays:
Call USPS at 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) or visit your nearest Waikiki post office.