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

Kilauea travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kilauea

With a population of 2,803, Kilauea 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 Kilauea has to offer.

When to visit Kilauea

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kilauea in August, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 66.2 °F, with an average temperature of 71.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 7.7″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Kilauea, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Kilauea

Plane

Although Kilauea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lihue (LIH), which is located 17 miles from Kilauea. Lihue is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kilauea departs from Honolulu and takes around 39m.

Car

Another option to get to Kilauea is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 117 miles from Kilauea. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

Although Kilauea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lihue (LIH), which is located 17 miles from Kilauea. Lihue is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kilauea departs from Honolulu and takes around 39m.

Car

Another option to get to Kilauea is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 117 miles from Kilauea. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Kilauea

LIHLihue

Airlines serving Kilauea

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,408 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kilauea

Most booked hotels in Kilauea

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1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
5 stars
Excellent (9, 280 reviews)
$1,068+
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Makai Club Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 325 reviews)
$256+
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Hanalei Bay Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 274 reviews)
$331+
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Club Wyndham Bali Hai Villas
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 417 reviews)
$283+
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Club Wyndham Ka Eo Kai
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 590 reviews)
$220+
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The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
4 stars
Good (7.9, 63 reviews)
$480+
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Renting a car in Kilauea

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Kilauea (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 Kilauea (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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