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

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 10 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
$754
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kīhei in October
Estimated hotel price
$754
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 14h 35m.

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 14h 35m.

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

HNMHana
OGGKahului
JHMKapalua West Maui

Airlines serving Kīhei

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,036 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,050 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,498 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,481 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,361 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,905 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,091 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,886 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,630 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,172 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,658 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 $494 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,334 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kīhei

Hiring a car in Kīhei

Expect to pay $1.59 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 $19.01 and $25.34. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kīhei, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.59 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 $19.01 and $25.34. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kīhei, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.