Wailea travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wailea

With a population of 5,938, Wailea 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wailea has to offer.

Where to Eat in Wailea

If you’re looking for affordable options, Humu Humu (3850 Wailea Alanui Drive) and Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa (3850 Wailea Alanui Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Wailea

Wailea in September
Estimated hotel price
$1172
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wailea in September
Estimated hotel price
$1172
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wailea

Plane

When flying to Wailea, you’ll arrive at Kahului Airport (OGG), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Wailea from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 19h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Wailea is to pick up a car hire from Honolulu, which is about 163 km from Wailea. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

When flying to Wailea, you’ll arrive at Kahului Airport (OGG), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Wailea from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 19h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Wailea is to pick up a car hire from Honolulu, which is about 163 km from Wailea. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Wailea

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Airlines serving Wailea

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,591 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,593 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,943 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (974 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (57 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (817 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wailea

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Wailea, Relais & Chateaux - Adults Only to great affordable options like the AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea, Wailea offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $780 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,269 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wailea

Hiring a car in Wailea

Expect to pay $1.69 per litre in Wailea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.23 and $26.97. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wailea, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.69 per litre in Wailea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.23 and $26.97. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wailea, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.