With a population of 10,699, Kapaa 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 Kapaa has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Hukilau Lanai (520 Aleka Loop) and JO2 Restaurant (4-971 Kuhio Highway) are great picks.
When flying to Kapaa, you’ll arrive at Lihue (LIH), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kapaa include Air Canada, Air France and Avianca. The shortest domestic flight to Kapaa departs from Honolulu and takes around 40m.
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Kapaa.
Another option to get to Kapaa is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 109 miles from Kapaa. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.
Average rates range from around $374 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $560 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Kapaa costs $54 per day, on average, or $215 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Kapaa.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Kapaa (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.