Kaunakakai travel guide

Kaunakakai Tourism | Kaunakakai Guide

You're Going to Love Kaunakakai

With a population of 3.425, Kaunakakai 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kaunakakai has to offer.

When to visit Kaunakakai

Kaunakakai in September
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kaunakakai in September
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kaunakakai in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °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 71.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Kaunakakai, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Kaunakakai

Plane

When flying to Kaunakakai, you’ll arrive at Hoolehua Molokai (MKK), which is located 10 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Kaunakakai departs from Honolulu and takes around 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Kaunakakai is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 90 km from Kaunakakai. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

When flying to Kaunakakai, you’ll arrive at Hoolehua Molokai (MKK), which is located 10 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Kaunakakai departs from Honolulu and takes around 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Kaunakakai is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 90 km from Kaunakakai. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Kaunakakai

Airlines serving Kaunakakai

Southern / Mokulele
Okay (8 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Kaunakakai

Most booked hotels in Kaunakakai

Hotel Molokai
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 149 reviews)
$280+
Castle Molokai Shores
0 stars
Okay (4, 1 review)
$187+

Renting a car in Kaunakakai

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Kaunakakai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Kaunakakai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.