Honolulu, Hawaii Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
4.50% total combined rate — includes state and local taxes.
Honolulu applies a combined 4.5% General Excise Tax (GET), including Hawaii’s 4% state rate and the 0.5% Oʻahu County surcharge.
Honolulu Sales Tax Calculator
Enter a purchase amount — we’ll calculate the total with Honolulu’s tax rate.
Rate
4.50%
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The current combined rate for Honolulu is 4.50%.
Honolulu Sales Tax Breakdown
- State Rate: 4.00%
- City Rate: 0.50%
- County Rate: 0.00%
- Special Rate: 0.00%
- Total: 4.50%
About Honolulu
As Hawaii’s capital and largest city, Honolulu’s GET revenue supports public transit projects, including the city’s rail expansion.
Example Calculation
A $1,000 purchase in Honolulu adds about $45 in GET for a total of $1,045.
FAQs for Honolulu
What is Honolulu’s total GET rate?
4.5%, including the 0.5% Oʻahu County surcharge.
Is this the same as sales tax?
Not exactly — Hawaii’s GET is levied on businesses, but it is generally passed to consumers.