Economy of Honolulu

Alexander & Baldwin

Bank of Hawaii

Central Pacific Bank

First Hawaiian Bank

Hawaii Medical Service Association

Hawaii Pacific Health

Hawaiian Electric Industries

Matson Navigation Company

The Queen's Health Systems

Go! Mokulele, Hawaiian Airlines, Island Air, and Aloha Air Cargo are headquartered in the city. Prior to its dissolution, Aloha Airlines was headquartered in the city. At one time Mid-Pacific Airlines had its headquarters on the property of Honolulu International Airport.

In 2009, Honolulu had a 4.5% increase in the average price of rent, maintaining it in the second most expensive rental market ranking among 210 U.S. metropolitan areas.

Since no national bank chains have any branches in Hawaii, many visitors and new residents use different banks. First Hawaiian Bank is the largest and oldest bank in Hawaii and their headquarters are at the First Hawaiian Center, the tallest building in the State of Hawaii