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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Kaanapali travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kaanapali

With a population of 1 045, Kaanapali 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kaanapali has to offer.

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When to visit Kaanapali

Kaanapali in September
Estimated package price
$800
2 travelers
Flight to Kaanapali
3 nights at hotel
Kaanapali in September
Estimated package price
$800
2 travelers
Flight to Kaanapali
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Kaanapali

Plane

When flying to Kaanapali, you’ll arrive at Kapalua West Maui (JHM), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Kaanapali departs from Honolulu and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Kaanapali is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 129 km from Kaanapali. You’ll find branches of Lucky Owl Car Rental and Thrifty, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

When flying to Kaanapali, you’ll arrive at Kapalua West Maui (JHM), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Kaanapali departs from Honolulu and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Kaanapali is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 129 km from Kaanapali. You’ll find branches of Lucky Owl Car Rental and Thrifty, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Kaanapali

HNMHana
OGGKahului
JHMKapalua West Maui

Airlines serving Kaanapali

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,474 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,107 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,629 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,556 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kaanapali

Average rates range from around $668 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,282 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kaanapali

Most booked hotels in Kaanapali

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The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 225 reviews)
$539+
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Hyatt Regency Maui Resort And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1242 reviews)
$386+
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Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1943 reviews)
$354+
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Outrigger Honua Kai Resort And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 274 reviews)
$331+
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The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 657 reviews)
$429+
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The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 130 reviews)
$509+
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Renting a car in Kaanapali

Renting a car in Kaanapali costs $61 per day, on average, or $303 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Kaanapali.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Kaanapali (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Kaanapali is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kaanapali costs $61 per day, on average, or $303 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Kaanapali.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Kaanapali (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Kaanapali is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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