Hanalei travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hanalei
With a population of 450, Hanalei 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 Hanalei has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Hanalei
Sports & Fitness
When to visit Hanalei
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hanalei in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 64.4 °F, with an average temperature of 71.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 17.6″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Hanalei, with an average rainfall of 6.3″.
How to Get to Hanalei
Plane
Although Hanalei doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lihue (LIH), which is located 18 miles from Hanalei. Lihue is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hanalei departs from Honolulu and takes around 41m.
Car
Another option to get to Hanalei is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 122 miles from Hanalei. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Honolulu.
Airports near Hanalei
Airlines serving Hanalei
Where to stay in popular areas of Hanalei
Most booked hotels in Hanalei
Renting a car in Hanalei
Renting a car in Hanalei costs $72 per day, on average, or $288 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Lihue.
Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Hanalei (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92.