Hanalei travel guide

Hanalei Tourism | Hanalei Guide

You're Going to Love Hanalei

With a population of 450, Hanalei 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hanalei has to offer.

Where to Eat in Hanalei

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mediterranean Gourmet (5-7132 Kuhio Highway) and Kauai Ono (5000 Kuhio Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit Hanalei

Hanalei in June
Estimated hotel price
$282
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hanalei in June
Estimated hotel price
$282
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hanalei in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 64.4 °F, with an average temperature of 71.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 17.6″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Hanalei, with an average rainfall of 6.3″.

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How to Get to Hanalei

Plane

Although Hanalei doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lihue (LIH), which is located 18 miles from Hanalei. Lihue is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hanalei departs from Honolulu and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Hanalei is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 122 miles from Hanalei. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

Although Hanalei doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lihue (LIH), which is located 18 miles from Hanalei. Lihue is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hanalei departs from Honolulu and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Hanalei is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 122 miles from Hanalei. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Hanalei

Airlines serving Hanalei

Lufthansa
Good (4,667 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,491 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,791 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,576 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (713 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,608 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (963 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,324 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (818 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (606 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (545 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (674 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,788 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hanalei

Most booked hotels in Hanalei

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 120 reviews)
$970+
Makai Club Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 235 reviews)
$278+
Club Wyndham Bali Hai Villas
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 208 reviews)
$278+
Club Wyndham Ka Eo Kai
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 335 reviews)
$269+
Hanalei Bay Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, 162 reviews)
$319+
The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
4 stars
Good (7.6, 98 reviews)
$544+

Renting a car in Hanalei

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Hanalei (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Hanalei (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.