Kilauea travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kilauea
With a population of 2,803, Kilauea 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 Kilauea has to offer.
When to visit Kilauea
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kilauea in August, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 66.2 °F, with an average temperature of 71.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 7.7″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Kilauea, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Kilauea
Plane
Although Kilauea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lihue (LIH), which is located 17 miles from Kilauea. Lihue is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kilauea departs from Honolulu and takes around 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Kilauea is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 117 miles from Kilauea. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.
Airports near Kilauea
Airlines serving Kilauea
Where to stay in popular areas of Kilauea
Most booked hotels in Kilauea
Renting a car in Kilauea
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Kilauea (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.