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 2 miles 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 80 miles 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 2 miles 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 80 miles 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 (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,452 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,515 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (51 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (29 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kaanapali

Average rates range from around $571 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $549 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, 680 reviews)
$689+
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 121 reviews)
$1,163+
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 164 reviews)
$646+
Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 162 reviews)
$424+
Outrigger Honua Kai Resort And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 51 reviews)
$404+
Aston Kaanapali Shores
3 stars
Excellent (8, 556 reviews)
$270+

Renting a car in Kaanapali

Renting a car in Kaanapali costs $49 per day, on average, or $244 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 76% 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. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kaanapali, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Kaanapali costs $49 per day, on average, or $244 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 76% 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. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kaanapali, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.