Kailua-Kona travel guide
Kailua-Kona Tourism | Kailua-Kona Guide
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.
Where to Eat in Kailua-Kona
If you’re looking for affordable options, Huggo's (75-5828 Kahakai Road) and Sam Choy's Kai Lanai (78-6831 Ali'i Dr.) are great picks.
When to visit Kailua-Kona
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.
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 12h 18m.
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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Honolulu.
Airlines serving Kailua-Kona
Where to stay in Kailua-Kona
From 5-star hotels such as the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai to great affordable options like the Pacific 19 Kona, Kailua-Kona offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $401 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $997 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Kona Islander Vacation Club and Kona Islander.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kailua-Kona
Most booked hotels in Kailua-Kona
Hiring a car in Kailua-Kona
Hiring a car in Kailua-Kona costs $84 per day, on average, or $336 if you want to hire it for 4 days. Alamo, National 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 Alamo branch at 73 106 A Ulepe Street, which is 12 km from the city centre.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Kailua-Kona.
Expect to pay $1.59 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 $18.98 and $25.31. The most frequently booked car type in Kailua-Kona is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.