Kīhei travel guide

Kīhei Tourism | Kīhei Guide

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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kīhei has to offer.

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 November
Estimated hotel price
$922
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kīhei in November
Estimated hotel price
$922
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 24m.

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 Dollar and Thrifty, 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 24m.

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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Kīhei

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Airlines serving Kīhei

Lufthansa
Good (7,195 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,847 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,870 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,681 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,277 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,540 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,907 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,026 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,415 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,332 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (882 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,537 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,044 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (274 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,446 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,985 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,046 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,908 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 $478 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $681 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kīhei

Hiring a car in Kīhei

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73. The most frequently booked car type in Kīhei is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73. The most frequently booked car type in Kīhei is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.