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Suipping an avg box (12"x12"x8")

Staying at Kuhio Shores. What's the best, closest, least expensive place to ship s relatively small box of clothes to TX?

Mahalo

Good question. Shipping a 12″ × 12″ × 8″ box from Kōloa / Koloa Shores (Kauai) to Texas can be done in a few places. Here are some of the closest, reasonably priced options, plus some things to watch out for:

  • Kōloa Post Office: The USPS office is located at 5485 Koloa Road, Koloa, HI 96756.
    • USPS is probably your most cost-effective option for a small box of clothes, especially if weight is modest.
    • Ask about Priority Mail or ground shipping; depending on weight, Priority may be better, and they may even have a regional box option.
  • FedEx (Līhuʻe): There’s a FedEx Ship Center at 3759 Ahukini Road, Līhuʻe, HI 96766.
    • You’ll likely pay more vs. USPS, but FedEx is faster and more predictable — good if you’re okay paying a bit extra and want reliability.
    • They have full packing services, so you can get the box professionally packed if needed.
  • UPS (Kapaa area): The UPS Store in Kapaa is at 4-831 Kuhio Hwy, Ste 438, Kapaa, HI.
    • They can pack and ship your box, and you’ll pay UPS rates. According to UPS’s Hawaii domestic rate chart, an “extra small” box (which might match your 12×12×8 pretty closely) can ship via UPS Ground for around $17.35.
    • If you want to minimize risk, letting the UPS Store pack it for you is helpful (they do certified packing).

Tips / Things to Consider:

  • Bring your box / packaging: If you already have a 12×12×8 box, bring it in so providers can weigh and quote directly.
  • Compare cost vs. speed: USPS will likely be cheapest, but FedEx / UPS may be faster or more reliable (especially if you're shipping back to the mainland).
  • Ask about insurance: If the clothes are valuable, make sure to declare value or purchase shipping insurance.
  • Tracking: Use a service with tracking so you can follow your package’s journey.

My recommendation: Start with the Koloa Post Office (USPS) for the best balance of cost and convenience. But if you're okay driving or arranging a quick drop-off, the UPS Store in Kapaa or the FedEx center in Līhuʻe are both good alternatives, particularly for speed or extra service.

Mahalo — hope your shipping goes smoothly!

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