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

Kīhei travel guide

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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, Manoli's Pizza Company (100 Wailea Ike Dr.) and ekolu kitchen1279 (1279 S Kihei Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kīhei.

When to visit Kīhei

Kīhei in October
Estimated hotel price
$771
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kīhei in October
Estimated hotel price
$771
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 16h 47m.

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 Thrifty and Dollar, 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 16h 47m.

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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Kīhei

HNMHana
OGGKahului
JHMKapalua West Maui

Airlines serving Kīhei

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,679 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,916 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (152 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,101 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,805 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,545 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 $413 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $638 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 $18.54 and $24.72. The most frequently booked car type in Kīhei is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 62% 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 $18.54 and $24.72. The most frequently booked car type in Kīhei is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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