• TLA on base (varies by availability)
   
• Navy Lodge (JBPHH)
   
• Inn at Schofield Barracks
   
• Local hotels in Waikiki like Surf Jacki or Residence Inn in Kapolei
   

• Book ASAP—summer PCS season fills up fast
   
• Keep receipts for reimbursement
   
• Some families choose temporary Airbnbs (check TLA compliance first)

• HHG shipping to Hawaii often takes 4–10 weeks
   
• Schedule early — ships fill quickly
   
• Consider express shipment for essentials
   
• Be prepared for limited storage space in Hawaii homes

1. Check Your Orders: Look for specific authorization for two POVs in your PCS orders, especially for Hawaii moves.
2. Contact Your TMO: Your Transportation Office (TMO) or Surface Deployment & Distribution Command (SDDC) handles this. They can confirm if your orders support two vehicles and guide you on the process.
3. FY25 NDAA Change: The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 updated rules to allow two vehicles for Hawaii PCS, but it needs to be reflected in your orders.
4. Coordination is Key: Even with the new policy, proper arrangement with your shipment office is crucial to get both vehicles shipped at government cost.
5. Mil-to-Mil: If both you and your spouse are military, you might each have one authorized vehicle, making two easily covered. 

If Not Authorized for Two:

• The standard entitlement is one POV at government expense.
• You'd pay for the second vehicle's transport out-of-pocket.
• Contact commercial shippers (like Schumacher Cargo or 4 Corners Transport Services

• • Schofield Barracks: (808) 655-4308
• • Hickam AFB: (808) 449-0951
• • Pearl Harbor: (808) 474-1999
• • MCBH Kaneohe: (808) 257-2101

• ✓Clean vehicle thoroughly inside and out
• ✓Remove all personal items (shipping companies won't be responsible)
• ✓Keep fuel tank 1/4 full or less
• ✓Document existing damage with photos
• ✓Check tire pressure and battery charge
• ✓Ensure vehicle registration and insurance are current

• • Vehicle must be operable for loading
• • No personal items allowed in vehicle
• • Keep spare tire and jack in vehicle
• • Convertible tops must be secured
• • Take photos before and after shipping

Hawaii is rabies-free, so pet rules are strict.
Start early — ideally 60–90 days before PCS.\

• Rabies shots + documentation
   
• FAVN antibody test
   
• Microchip check
   
• Submit paperwork for Direct Airport Release to avoid quarantine
   

I can also connect you with pet travel specialists used by other military families.

Hawaii is a high-appreciation market, meaning many military families can build equity fast.

• Flexible
   
• No maintenance
   
• Short-term commitment
   

• Builds equity during your 3–4 year tour
   
• Use your VA loan with $0 down
   
• Rent is investing in someone else instead of your own.
   
• You can keep your home as a rental after PCS
   

• Serving 3+ years in Hawaii
   
• Using a VA loan or have a savings for a VA Assumable.
   
• Want a stable housing payment
   
• Want long-term investment potential
   

Want a custom analysis? → Get a free rent vs. buy comparison by contacting us.

• Mililani (most popular + great commute)
   
• Wahiawa (closest, budget-friendly)
   
• Ewa Beach (newer homes, larger communities)
   
• Kapolei (city-style amenities)
   

• Aiea (closest, mature neighborhoods)
   
• Pearl City
   
• Moanalua
   
• Kapolei
   
• Salt Lake (super close to base)
   

• Kailua (beaches + family lifestyle)
   
• Kaneohe (more affordable than Kailua)
   
• Haiku/Keolu Hills
   

👉 Ask us for commute times — traffic on Oahu varies dramatically.

Hawaii uses one statewide school district, which is unusual for mainland families.

• Quality varies by neighborhood
   
• Many military families choose Mililani, Kailua, Kapolei, and Pearl City for school consistency
   
• Private schools are available but costly ($15k–$30k annually)