Even if you are tourist shopping becomes essential and if you have no objection to crowds, then this Walmart is the place to shop at and save money. It is really affordable.    Souvenirs are surprisingly cheap. You pay much more for the same stuff elsewhere. What makes the Walmart in Hilo stand out from ones in the mainland is that it has a nice souvenir section with affordable souvenirs to bring back home. The employees are friendly and prices are great. Some things may be out of stock, but that is not unexpected in a popular store. As a tourist, you wouldn’t normally go shopping for groceries and this is the best place for the little things you would want to buy.