Kīhei travel guide

Kīhei Tourism | Kīhei Guide

You're Going to Love Kīhei

With a population of 20,881, Kīhei 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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kīhei has to offer.

Where to Eat in Kīhei

If you’re looking for affordable options, 5 Palms Restaurant (2960 So. Kihei Rd.) and Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - KIHEI, Maui (1881 S. Kihei Rd. #KT-116) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Gather on Maui (100 Wailea Golf Club Dr) and La Catrina (34 Wailea Gateway Pl a101) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kīhei.

When to visit Kīhei

Kīhei in November
Estimated hotel price
$1012
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kīhei in November
Estimated hotel price
$1012
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kīhei

Plane

When flying to Kīhei, you’ll arrive at Kahului Airport (OGG), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kīhei from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 14h 28m.

Car

Another option to get to Kīhei is to pick up a car hire from Honolulu, which is about 159 km from Kīhei. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

When flying to Kīhei, you’ll arrive at Kahului Airport (OGG), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kīhei from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 14h 28m.

Car

Another option to get to Kīhei is to pick up a car hire from Honolulu, which is about 159 km from Kīhei. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Kīhei

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Airlines serving Kīhei

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,452 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,515 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (51 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (29 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kīhei

From 5-star hotels such as the Four Seasons Resort Maui At Wailea to great affordable options like the Maui What a Wonderful World Bed & Breakfast, Kīhei offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $446 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,273 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kīhei

Most booked hotels in Kīhei

Four Seasons Resort Maui At Wailea
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$1,797+
Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$1,194+
Maui Coast Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$476+
Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$1,431+
Aston at the Maui Banyan
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$355+
Kohea Kai Maui Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$481+

Hiring a car in Kīhei

Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Kīhei (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.92 and $25.23. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kīhei, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Kīhei (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.92 and $25.23. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kīhei, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.