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

Wailea travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wailea

With a population of 5,938, Wailea 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 Wailea has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Wailea

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pita Paradise (34 Wailea Gateway Pl) and Humu Humu (3850 Wailea Alanui Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Wailea

Wailea in September
Estimated package price
$1271
2 travelers
Flight to Wailea
3 nights at hotel
Wailea in September
Estimated package price
$1271
2 travelers
Flight to Wailea
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Wailea

Plane

When flying to Wailea, you’ll arrive at Kahului Airport (OGG), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Wailea include Aeromexico, Delta and LATAM Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Wailea departs from Kailua-Kona and takes around 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Wailea is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 101 miles from Wailea. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

When flying to Wailea, you’ll arrive at Kahului Airport (OGG), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Wailea include Aeromexico, Delta and LATAM Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Wailea departs from Kailua-Kona and takes around 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Wailea is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 101 miles from Wailea. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Wailea

HNMHana
OGGKahului
JHMKapalua West Maui

Airlines serving Wailea

Lufthansa
Good (7,415 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,373 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,965 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,159 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,901 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,369 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,037 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,911 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (166 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,560 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,849 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,140 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,733 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wailea

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Wailea to great affordable options like the AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea, Wailea offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $415 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $666 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wailea

Most booked hotels in Wailea

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Hotel Wailea
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 376 reviews)
$778+
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Four Seasons Resort Maui At Wailea
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 397 reviews)
$930+
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Fairmont Kea Lani - Maui
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 372 reviews)
$899+
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Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 603 reviews)
$610+
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Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort - A Concept by Hyatt
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 693 reviews)
$727+
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Courtyard by Marriott Maui Kahului Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 480 reviews)
$382+
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Renting a car in Wailea

Renting a car in Wailea costs $85 per day, on average, or $339 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 45% more expensive than at Kahului.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Wailea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Wailea, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Wailea costs $85 per day, on average, or $339 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 45% more expensive than at Kahului.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Wailea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Wailea, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.

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