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, Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea (10 Wailea Gateway Place, Unit B-201) and Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Wailea, Maui (3750 Alanui Drive) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Gather on Maui (100 Wailea Golf Club Dr) and Manoli's Pizza Company (100 Wailea Ike Dr.) 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 Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines. 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 159 km 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 15 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kīhei include Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines. 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 159 km 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 (1,419 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,581 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,032 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,032 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,465 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,329 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,902 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,086 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,885 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,625 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,170 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,660 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,568 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kīhei

Average rates range from around $286 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $751 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, 398 reviews)
$889+
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Maui Coast Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 515 reviews)
$233+
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Mana Kai Maui - Official Onsite Rental Company
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 205 reviews)
$216+
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Courtyard by Marriott Maui Kahului Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 481 reviews)
$369+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Maui Oceanfront
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1425 reviews)
$194+
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Castle Kama'ole Sands
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 860 reviews)
$216+
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Renting a car in Kīhei

Renting a car in Kīhei costs $48 per day, on average, or $192 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 4% 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 (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kīhei costs $48 per day, on average, or $192 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 4% 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 (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Kīhei

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