Kīhei travel guide

Kīhei Tourism | Kīhei Guide

You're Going to Love Kīhei

With a population of 20,881, Kīhei 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 Kīhei has to offer.

Where to Eat in Kīhei

If you’re looking for affordable options, 5 Palms Restaurant (2960 So. Kihei Rd.) and Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - KIHEI, Maui (1881 S. Kihei Rd. #KT-116) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Gather on Maui (100 Wailea Golf Club Dr) and La Catrina (34 Wailea Gateway Pl a101) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kīhei.

Most popular restaurants in Kīhei

Contemporary American
Wonderful (1613 reviews)
Seafood
Wonderful (1041 reviews)
Pan-Asian
Wonderful (434 reviews)
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Wonderful (396 reviews)
Thaï
Wonderful (101 reviews)
Contemporary American
Wonderful (1613 reviews)
Seafood
Wonderful (1041 reviews)
Pan-Asian
Wonderful (434 reviews)
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Wonderful (396 reviews)
Thaï
Wonderful (101 reviews)

When to visit Kīhei

Kīhei in May
Estimated package price
$809
2 travelers
Flight to Kīhei
3 nights at hotel
Kīhei in May
Estimated package price
$809
2 travelers
Flight to Kīhei
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Kīhei

Plane

When flying to Kīhei, you’ll arrive at Kahului Airport (OGG), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kīhei include American Airlines, Air France and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Kīhei departs from Kailua-Kona and takes around 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Kīhei is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 99 miles from Kīhei. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

When flying to Kīhei, you’ll arrive at Kahului Airport (OGG), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kīhei include American Airlines, Air France and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Kīhei departs from Kailua-Kona and takes around 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Kīhei is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 99 miles from Kīhei. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Kīhei

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Airlines serving Kīhei

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 Kīhei

Average rates range from around $303 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $832 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kīhei

Most booked hotels in Kīhei

Four Seasons Resort Maui At Wailea
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 167 reviews)
$1,174+
Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 280 reviews)
$781+
Maui Coast Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 86 reviews)
$311+
Maui Kamaole by Condominium Rentals Hawaii
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, 109 reviews)
$307+
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 204 reviews)
$553+
Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, 136 reviews)
$935+

Renting a car in Kīhei

Renting a car in Kīhei costs $45 per day, on average, or $182 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Kīhei.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kīhei (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 Kīhei is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kīhei costs $45 per day, on average, or $182 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Kīhei.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kīhei (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 Kīhei is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.