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

Kailua-Kona travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kailua-Kona

With a population of 11,975, Kailua-Kona 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kailua-Kona has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Kailua-Kona

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona (75-5683 Alii Drive) and Jackie Rey's Kailua-Kona (75-5995 Kuakini Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit Kailua-Kona

Kailua-Kona in July
Estimated hotel price
$300
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kailua-Kona in July
Estimated hotel price
$300
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kailua-Kona in August, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 22 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kailua-Kona, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Kailua-Kona

Plane

When flying to Kailua-Kona, you’ll arrive at Kona Intl (KOA), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kailua-Kona from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 13h 47m.

Car

Another option to get to Kailua-Kona is to pick up a car hire from Honolulu, which is about 269 km from Kailua-Kona. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

When flying to Kailua-Kona, you’ll arrive at Kona Intl (KOA), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kailua-Kona from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 13h 47m.

Car

Another option to get to Kailua-Kona is to pick up a car hire from Honolulu, which is about 269 km from Kailua-Kona. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Kailua-Kona

ITOHilo Intl
KOAKona Intl
MUEWaimea (Big Island) Waimea Kohala

Airlines serving Kailua-Kona

Lufthansa
Good (8,225 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,203 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,563 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,170 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,581 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,876 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (236 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,556 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,464 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,911 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,022 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,552 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,089 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kailua-Kona

From 5-star hotels such as the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai to great affordable options like the Big Island Retreat - No Resort Fees, Kailua-Kona offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $320 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,041 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kailua-Kona

Most booked hotels in Kailua-Kona

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Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$930+
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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$1,794+
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Royal Kona Resort
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$253+
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Hiring a car in Kailua-Kona

Hiring a car in Kailua-Kona costs $85 per day, on average, or $340 if you want to hire it for 4 days. National, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Kailua-Kona is the Dollar branch at 73-200 Kupipi Street, which is 12 km from the city centre.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Kona Intl.

Expect to pay $1.63 per litre in Kailua-Kona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.49 and $25.98. Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kailua-Kona, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Kailua-Kona costs $85 per day, on average, or $340 if you want to hire it for 4 days. National, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Kailua-Kona is the Dollar branch at 73-200 Kupipi Street, which is 12 km from the city centre.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Kona Intl.

Expect to pay $1.63 per litre in Kailua-Kona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.49 and $25.98. Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kailua-Kona, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Kailua-Kona

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$44/day

Intermediate

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$44/day

Intermediate
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