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

Kapaau travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kapaau

With a population of 1,734, Kapaau 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 20 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kapaau has to offer.

When to visit Kapaau

Kapaau in November
Estimated hotel price
$568
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kapaau in November
Estimated hotel price
$568
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kapaau in August, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °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 69.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 6″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Kapaau, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Kapaau

Plane

Although Kapaau doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Waimea (Big Island) Waimea Kohala (MUE), which is located 18 miles from Kapaau. Hilo Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kapaau departs from Kahului and takes around 53m.

Car

Another option to get to Kapaau is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 152 miles from Kapaau. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

Although Kapaau doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Waimea (Big Island) Waimea Kohala (MUE), which is located 18 miles from Kapaau. Hilo Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kapaau departs from Kahului and takes around 53m.

Car

Another option to get to Kapaau is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 152 miles from Kapaau. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Kapaau

ITOHilo Intl
KOAKona Intl
MUEWaimea (Big Island) Waimea Kohala

Airlines serving Kapaau

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,406 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kapaau

Most booked hotels in Kapaau

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Kohala Village Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 19 reviews)
$305+
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Hawaii Island Retreat
4 stars
Good (7.5, 40 reviews)
$549+
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Puakea Ranch
0 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1 review)
$706+
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Renting a car in Kapaau

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Kapaau (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.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Kapaau (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.

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