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

Kīhei travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kīhei

With a population of 20.881, Kīhei is a must-see destination in Hawaii, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kīhei has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Kīhei

If you’re looking for affordable options, Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea (10 Wailea Gateway Place, Unit B-201) and Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Wailea, Maui (3750 Alanui Drive) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Gather on Maui (100 Wailea Golf Club Dr) and Manoli's Pizza Company (100 Wailea Ike Dr.) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kīhei.

When to visit Kīhei

Kīhei in November
Estimated hotel price
$699
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kīhei in November
Estimated hotel price
$699
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 Sydney and takes around 11h 56m.

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 Hertz and Thrifty, 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 Sydney and takes around 11h 56m.

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 Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Kīhei

HNMHana
OGGKahului
JHMKapalua West Maui

Airlines serving Kīhei

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,147 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,493 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,073 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,646 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,431 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,772 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,308 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (231 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,973 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,472 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,894 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,013 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,272 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,564 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 B and B Hawaii, Kīhei offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $413 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $986 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kīhei

Most booked hotels in Kīhei

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Maui Coast Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$371+
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Four Seasons Resort Maui At Wailea
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$1,421+
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Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$957+
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Maui Schooner Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$301+
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Aston Maui Hill
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$379+
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Kohea Kai Hotel Maui
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$288+
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Hiring a car in Kīhei

Expect to pay $1.67 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 $19.95 and $26.59. The most frequently booked car type in Kīhei is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Ford Escape or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.67 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 $19.95 and $26.59. The most frequently booked car type in Kīhei is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Ford Escape or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.