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Captain Cook travel guide

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You're Going to Love Captain Cook

With a population of 3,429, Captain Cook is a must-see destination in Hawaii, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Captain Cook deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Captain Cook

Captain Cook in June
Estimated hotel price
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel
Captain Cook in June
Estimated hotel price
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Captain Cook in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 57.2 °F, with an average temperature of 66.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Captain Cook, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Captain Cook

Plane

Although Captain Cook doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kona Intl (KOA), which is located 19 miles from Captain Cook. Hilo Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Captain Cook departs from Honolulu and takes around 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Captain Cook is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 177 miles from Captain Cook. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

Although Captain Cook doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kona Intl (KOA), which is located 19 miles from Captain Cook. Hilo Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Captain Cook departs from Honolulu and takes around 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Captain Cook is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 177 miles from Captain Cook. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Captain Cook

ITOHilo Intl
KOAKona Intl
MUEWaimea (Big Island) Waimea Kohala

Airlines serving Captain Cook

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,461 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,406 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
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Where to stay in Captain Cook

Average rates range from around $277 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $186 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Captain Cook

Most booked hotels in Captain Cook

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Ka'awa Loa Plantation
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, 124 reviews)
$164+
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Hale-Hoola B & B
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 605 reviews)
$188+
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A Beautiful Edge of the World Bed & Breakfast
2 stars
Excellent (9.5, 333 reviews)
$164+
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Luana Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 76 reviews)
$266+
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Gingerhill Farm Retreat
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 42 reviews)
$176+
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Dragonfly Ranch
3 stars
Excellent (8, 10 reviews)
$214+
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Renting a car in Captain Cook

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Captain Cook (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Captain Cook (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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