Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Kīhei travel guide

Kīhei Tourism | Kīhei Guide

You're Going to Love Kīhei

With a population of 20,881, Kīhei 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 Kīhei has to offer.

Article

Where to Eat in Kīhei

If you’re looking for affordable options, 5 Palms Restaurant (2960 So. Kihei Rd.) and Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - KIHEI, Maui (1881 S. Kihei Rd. #KT-116) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Gather on Maui (100 Wailea Golf Club Dr) and La Catrina (34 Wailea Gateway Pl a101) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kīhei.

When to visit Kīhei

Kīhei in May
Estimated package price
$809
2 travelers
Flight to Kīhei
3 nights at hotel
Kīhei in May
Estimated package price
$809
2 travelers
Flight to Kīhei
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Kīhei

Plane

When flying to Kīhei, you’ll arrive at Kahului Airport (OGG), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kīhei include American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Kīhei departs from Honolulu and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Kīhei is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 99 miles from Kīhei. You’ll find branches of Lucky Owl Car Rental and Dollar, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

When flying to Kīhei, you’ll arrive at Kahului Airport (OGG), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kīhei include American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Kīhei departs from Honolulu and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Kīhei is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 99 miles from Kīhei. You’ll find branches of Lucky Owl Car Rental and Dollar, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Kīhei

HNMHana
OGGKahului
JHMKapalua West Maui

Airlines serving Kīhei

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,545 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,494 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,006 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,997 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,400 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,398 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,236 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,079 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (174 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,873 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,602 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,160 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,674 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Kīhei

Average rates range from around $268 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $638 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kīhei

Most booked hotels in Kīhei

See all
Four Seasons Resort Maui At Wailea
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 396 reviews)
$829+
View
Maui Coast Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 510 reviews)
$238+
View
Mana Kai Maui- Official Onsite Rental
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 205 reviews)
$201+
View
Courtyard by Marriott Maui Kahului Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 483 reviews)
$377+
View
Days Inn by Wyndham Maui Oceanfront
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1418 reviews)
$190+
View
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 497 reviews)
$616+
View

Renting a car in Kīhei

Renting a car in Kīhei costs $47 per day, on average, or $187 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Kīhei.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Kīhei (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. The most frequently booked car type in Kīhei is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Kicks or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kīhei costs $47 per day, on average, or $187 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Kīhei.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Kīhei (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. The most frequently booked car type in Kīhei is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Kicks or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Kīhei

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Find car rentals in Kīhei

Kīhei Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Kīhei city guide for the best Kīhei travel tips. To help you organize your Kīhei trip ideas, this Kīhei visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.