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

Koloa travel guide

Koloa Tourism | Koloa Guide

You're Going to Love Koloa

With a population of 2,144, Koloa 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 Koloa has to offer.

Where to Eat in Koloa

If you’re looking for affordable options, Beach House Restaurant- Kauai (5022 Lawai Rd) and Keoki's Paradise (2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Koloa

Koloa in November
Estimated hotel price
$590
1 night at 3-star hotel
Koloa in November
Estimated hotel price
$590
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Koloa in August, 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 60.8 °F, with an average temperature of 69.8 °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 Koloa, with an average rainfall of 4.1″.

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How to Get to Koloa

Plane

When flying to Koloa, you’ll arrive at Lihue (LIH), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Koloa include Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Koloa departs from Honolulu and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Koloa is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 111 miles from Koloa. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

When flying to Koloa, you’ll arrive at Lihue (LIH), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Koloa include Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Koloa departs from Honolulu and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Koloa is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 111 miles from Koloa. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Koloa

Airlines serving Koloa

Lufthansa
Good (8,123 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,105 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,956 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,321 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,640 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,523 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,950 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,480 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,868 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,007 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (623 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,058 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,792 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Koloa

Most booked hotels in Koloa

Koloa Landing Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 420 reviews)
$539+
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 440 reviews)
$875+
Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 230 reviews)
$381+
Koa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 178 reviews)
$556+
Sheraton Kauai Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 382 reviews)
$579+
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 353 reviews)
$409+

Renting a car in Koloa

Renting a car in Koloa costs $78 per day, on average, or $313 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Koloa.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Koloa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in Koloa is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Volkswagen Taos or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Koloa costs $78 per day, on average, or $313 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Koloa.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Koloa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in Koloa is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Volkswagen Taos or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.