Create a budget. If you can't spend a fortune on an Easter trip to Hawaii, you should start by crunching the numbers. Be reasonable when considering the cost of airfare and hotels, which cost substantially more during the holiday break.
Pick an island. Most travelers visit one of the four major islands: Hawaii (the Big Island), Kauai, Maui or Oahu. Oahu tends to be the busiest island around Easter, with Maui a close second. Consider a smaller island, like Kauai, to avoid the crowds and groups of students looking to party. The price of airfare for the week of Easter usually averages about $1,000 per person for Maui, while tickets to Oahu cost far less.
Book early. Spring break brings crowds of tourists to every island, which means hotels fill up, plane seats get scarce and prices climb as the date draws near. The most popular hotels are fully booked months in advance across the week of Easter.
Consider packages that include hotel, airfare and car rental in order to get the best deal. Student travel organizations often run group trips for college age travelers, but packages also exist for families, couples and retirees as well. Speak to a travel agent for the best package deals.
