Kapalua travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kapalua

With a population of 353, Kapalua 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 Kapalua has to offer.

When to visit Kapalua

Kapalua in June
Estimated package price
$847
2 travelers
Flight to Kapalua
3 nights at hotel
Kapalua in June
Estimated package price
$847
2 travelers
Flight to Kapalua
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Kapalua

Plane

When flying to Kapalua, you’ll arrive at Kapalua West Maui (JHM), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Kapalua departs from Honolulu and takes around 53m.

Car

Another option to get to Kapalua is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 80 miles from Kapalua. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

When flying to Kapalua, you’ll arrive at Kapalua West Maui (JHM), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Kapalua departs from Honolulu and takes around 53m.

Car

Another option to get to Kapalua is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 80 miles from Kapalua. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Kapalua

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Airlines serving Kapalua

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,856 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,648 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,605 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (962 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kapalua

Average rates range from around $517 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,170 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kapalua

Most booked hotels in Kapalua

Four Seasons Resort Maui At Wailea
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 165 reviews)
$1,174+
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 668 reviews)
$571+
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 119 reviews)
$1,170+
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 168 reviews)
$665+
Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 161 reviews)
$439+
Honua Kai Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 21 reviews)
$331+

Renting a car in Kapalua

Renting a car in Kapalua costs $78 per day, on average, or $313 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Kapalua.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Kapalua (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. The most frequently booked car type in Kapalua is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kapalua costs $78 per day, on average, or $313 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Kapalua.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Kapalua (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. The most frequently booked car type in Kapalua is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.