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 October
Estimated hotel price
$577
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kīhei in October
Estimated hotel price
$577
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 13h 01m.

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 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 13h 01m.

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 Dollar, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Kīhei

HNMHana
OGGKahului
JHMKapalua West Maui

Airlines serving Kīhei

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,839 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,275 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,007 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,899 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,159 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,202 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,728 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,568 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,567 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 $411 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,049 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)
$1,426+
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Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$1,333+
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Maui Coast Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$363+
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Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$949+
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Aston at the Maui Banyan
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$346+
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Kohea Kai Hotel Maui
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$347+
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Hiring a car in Kīhei

Expect to pay $1.27 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 $15.20 and $20.27. The most frequently booked car type in Kīhei is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Ford Escape or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.27 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 $15.20 and $20.27. The most frequently booked car type in Kīhei is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Ford Escape or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.