Hawaii Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
Find up-to-date Hawaii sales tax rates for 2026. The state rate is 4.00%, local add-ons up to 0.50%, with an average combined rate around 4.30%. Includes exemptions and breakdowns for major cities.
Hawaii applies a statewide General Excise Tax (GET) of 4%. Counties may add up to 0.5%, bringing total rates as high as 4.5% in certain areas such as Oʻahu and Kaua‘i.
Hawaii Sales Tax Calculator
Enter a purchase amount — this calculator uses the average combined rate for Hawaii.
Overview of Hawaii’s General Excise Tax
Unlike most states, Hawaii levies a General Excise Tax on businesses, which is typically passed along to consumers. The statewide rate is 4%, with Oʻahu, Kaua‘i, and Maui adding up to 0.5% locally.
Comparison With Other States
Hawaii’s combined rates of 4–4.5% are among the lowest in the U.S., though the GET’s broad base means it applies to many more services than a typical sales tax.
Business Tax Information
All Hawaii businesses must register with the Hawaii Department of Taxation to collect and remit the GET. Returns are generally filed monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually.
All Cities in Hawaii
Browse detailed city-level rates across Hawaii.
Honolulu
4.50%
Honolulu applies a combined 4.5% General Excise Tax (GET), including Hawaii’s 4% state rate and the 0.5% Oʻahu Cou...
Hilo
4.00%
Hilo applies Hawaii’s base 4% GET rate, with no local surcharges.
Kailua Kona
4.00%
Kailua-Kona applies the 4% GET rate, identical to most of Hawaii County.
Kahului
4.00%
Kahului businesses collect Hawaii’s 4% GET rate with no added surcharges.
Lahaina
4.00%
Lahaina follows Hawaii’s statewide 4% GET rate with no additional taxes.
Pearl City
4.50%
Pearl City applies a total GET rate of 4.5%, including Oʻahu’s 0.5% county surcharge.
Waipahu
4.50%
Waipahu businesses collect a 4.5% total GET rate, consistent with Oʻahu’s county surcharge.
Kapolei
4.50%
Kapolei’s total GET rate is 4.5%, identical to Honolulu and other Oʻahu communities.
Waimea
4.00%
Waimea applies Hawaii’s 4% GET rate, consistent with all Big Island locations.
Lihue
4.50%
Līhu‘e applies a total GET rate of 4.5%, including Kaua‘i County’s surcharge.
FAQs for Hawaii
What is Hawaii’s state GET rate?
4% statewide, with up to 0.5% added locally.
Do all islands have the same rate?
No. Oʻahu and Kaua‘i have a 0.5% surcharge, bringing totals to 4.5%.
Is GET the same as sales tax?
Not exactly — it’s levied on businesses, but most pass it on to consumers.
Are groceries and medicine taxed?
Yes, Hawaii’s GET applies broadly, including food and medical services, though at the same low rate.