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

Kīhei travel guide

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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.

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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 15 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kīhei include Aeromexico, Delta and LATAM Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Kīhei departs from Kailua-Kona and takes around 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Kīhei is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 159 km from Kīhei. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

When flying to Kīhei, you’ll arrive at Kahului Airport (OGG), which is located 15 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kīhei include Aeromexico, Delta and LATAM Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Kīhei departs from Kailua-Kona and takes around 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Kīhei is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 159 km from Kīhei. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Kīhei

HNMHana
OGGKahului
JHMKapalua West Maui

Airlines serving Kīhei

Lufthansa
Good (7,415 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,373 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,964 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,159 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,901 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,369 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,037 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,911 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (166 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,560 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,849 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,140 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,733 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kīhei

Average rates range from around $243 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $352 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kīhei

Most booked hotels in Kīhei

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Four Seasons Resort Maui At Wailea
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 397 reviews)
$930+
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Maui Coast Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 507 reviews)
$228+
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Mana Kai Maui- Official Onsite Rental
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 205 reviews)
$200+
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Courtyard by Marriott Maui Kahului Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 480 reviews)
$382+
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Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 496 reviews)
$571+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Maui Oceanfront
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1413 reviews)
$195+
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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.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Kīhei is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 45% 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.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Kīhei is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Kīhei

Convertible

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$74/day

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