Poipu travel guide

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You're Going to Love Poipu

With a population of 979, Poipu 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 Poipu has to offer.

When to visit Poipu

Poipu in September
Estimated package price
$634
2 travelers
Flight to Poipu
3 nights at hotel
Poipu in September
Estimated package price
$634
2 travelers
Flight to Poipu
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Poipu

Plane

When flying to Poipu, you’ll arrive at Lihue (LIH), which is located 15 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Poipu include American Airlines, Air France and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Poipu departs from Honolulu and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Poipu is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 177 km from Poipu. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

When flying to Poipu, you’ll arrive at Lihue (LIH), which is located 15 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Poipu include American Airlines, Air France and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Poipu departs from Honolulu and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Poipu is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 177 km from Poipu. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Poipu

Airlines serving Poipu

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,943 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,727 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,327 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (974 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (817 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (613 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (553 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (674 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,786 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Poipu

Most booked hotels in Poipu

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 223 reviews)
$900+
Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 268 reviews)
$435+
Sheraton Kauai Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 149 reviews)
$602+
Kauai Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 126 reviews)
$333+
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 380 reviews)
$407+
The Kauai Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1186 reviews)
$241+

Renting a car in Poipu

Renting a car in Poipu costs $49 per day, on average, or $195 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Poipu.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Poipu (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.

Renting a car in Poipu costs $49 per day, on average, or $195 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Poipu.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Poipu (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.