Kailua travel guide
Kailua Tourism | Kailua Guide
You're Going to Love Kailua
With a population of 38.635, Kailua 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 Kailua has to offer.
Where to Eat in Kailua
If you’re looking for affordable options, Baci Bistro (30 Aulike St.) and Cactus (767 Kailua Rd. #106) are great picks.
When to visit Kailua
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kailua in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 59 °F, with an average temperature of 68 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 15″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Kailua, with an average rainfall of 7.5″.
How to Get to Kailua
Plane
When flying to Kailua, you’ll arrive at Honolulu Airport (HNL), which is located 21 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kailua include American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Kailua departs from Kailua-Kona and takes around 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Kailua is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 16 km from Kailua. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.
Airports near Kailua
Airlines serving Kailua
Where to stay in Kailua
Average rates range from around $1,694 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $396 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kailua
Most booked hotels in Kailua
Renting a car in Kailua
Renting a car in Kailua costs $49 per day, on average, or $245 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Kailua.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kailua (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. The most frequently booked car type in Kailua is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.