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 among the most popular tourist destinations 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, 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 October
Estimated hotel price
$719
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kīhei in October
Estimated hotel price
$719
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 14h 15m.

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 Sydney and takes around 14h 15m.

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

HNMHana
OGGKahului
JHMKapalua West Maui

Airlines serving Kīhei

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,544 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,494 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,006 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,996 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,400 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,234 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,079 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (174 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,873 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,600 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,160 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,673 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 $395 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $975 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kīhei

Most booked hotels in Kīhei

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Four Seasons Resort Maui At Wailea
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$1,279+
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Maui Coast Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$364+
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Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$941+
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Kohea Kai Hotel Maui
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$309+
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Hiring a car in Kīhei

Expect to pay $1.38 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 $16.50 and $22.00. The most frequently booked car type in Kīhei is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Kicks or similar) is, on average, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.38 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 $16.50 and $22.00. The most frequently booked car type in Kīhei is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Kicks or similar) is, on average, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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