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.

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 Canada and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Kīhei departs from Hana and takes around 26m.

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 Canada and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Kīhei departs from Hana and takes around 26m.

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 (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (839 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,662 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,561 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,406 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,055 reviews)
Finnair
Good (843 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,800 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (745 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,568 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (776 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (955 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (63 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (34 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (800 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kīhei

Average rates range from around $280 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,025 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, 166 reviews)
$1,211+
Maui Coast Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 102 reviews)
$300+
Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 282 reviews)
$732+
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 199 reviews)
$583+
Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
5 stars
Good (7.9, 134 reviews)
$936+
Aston at the Maui Banyan
3 stars
Good (7.8, 563 reviews)
$243+

Renting a car in Kīhei

Renting a car in Kīhei costs $37 per day, on average, or $148 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Kīhei.

Expect to pay $3.75 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 $44.97 and $59.96. 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, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kīhei costs $37 per day, on average, or $148 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Kīhei.

Expect to pay $3.75 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 $44.97 and $59.96. 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, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.