Kaanapali travel guide

Kaanapali Tourism | Kaanapali Guide

You're Going to Love Kaanapali

With a population of 1,045, Kaanapali is a must-see destination in Hawaii, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kaanapali has to offer.

When to visit Kaanapali

Kaanapali in September
Estimated package price
$800
2 travelers
Flight to Kaanapali
3 nights at hotel
Kaanapali in September
Estimated package price
$800
2 travelers
Flight to Kaanapali
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Kaanapali

Plane

When flying to Kaanapali, you’ll arrive at Kapalua West Maui (JHM), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Kaanapali departs from Honolulu and takes around 53m.

Car

Another option to get to Kaanapali is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 129 km from Kaanapali. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

When flying to Kaanapali, you’ll arrive at Kapalua West Maui (JHM), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Kaanapali departs from Honolulu and takes around 53m.

Car

Another option to get to Kaanapali is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 129 km from Kaanapali. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Kaanapali

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Airlines serving Kaanapali

Lufthansa
Good (4,698 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (927 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,584 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (770 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (973 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (57 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kaanapali

Average rates range from around $579 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $352 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kaanapali

Most booked hotels in Kaanapali

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 647 reviews)
$571+
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 119 reviews)
$1,049+
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 166 reviews)
$666+
Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 164 reviews)
$422+
Honua Kai Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 21 reviews)
$307+
Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1040 reviews)
$299+

Renting a car in Kaanapali

Renting a car in Kaanapali costs $52 per day, on average, or $261 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 92% cheaper than airport locations in Kaanapali.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kaanapali (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kaanapali, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Kaanapali costs $52 per day, on average, or $261 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 92% cheaper than airport locations in Kaanapali.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kaanapali (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kaanapali, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.