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

Waipahu travel guide

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You're Going to Love Waipahu

With a population of 38 216, Waipahu 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 Waipahu has to offer.

When to visit Waipahu

Waipahu in September
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waipahu in September
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Waipahu in August, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 62.6 °F, with an average temperature of 71.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Waipahu, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.

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How to Get to Waipahu

Plane

When flying to Waipahu, you’ll arrive at Honolulu Airport (HNL), which is located 11 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Waipahu include Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Waipahu departs from Lihue and takes around 36m.

Car

Another option to get to Waipahu is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 18 km from Waipahu. You’ll find branches of Lucky Owl Car Rental and Thrifty, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

When flying to Waipahu, you’ll arrive at Honolulu Airport (HNL), which is located 11 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Waipahu include Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Waipahu departs from Lihue and takes around 36m.

Car

Another option to get to Waipahu is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 18 km from Waipahu. You’ll find branches of Lucky Owl Car Rental and Thrifty, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Waipahu

HNLHonolulu
JRFKapolei Kalaeloa

Airlines serving Waipahu

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,450 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (906 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Waipahu

Most booked hotels in Waipahu

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Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1787 reviews)
$298+
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Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2491 reviews)
$352+
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Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2856 reviews)
$246+
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Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, 4146 reviews)
$248+
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Hilton Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2386 reviews)
$179+
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Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, 5803 reviews)
$218+
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Renting a car in Waipahu

Renting a car in Waipahu costs $36 per day, on average, or $108 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Waipahu.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Waipahu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Waipahu, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Waipahu costs $36 per day, on average, or $108 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Waipahu.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Waipahu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Waipahu, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

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