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
$736
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kīhei in October
Estimated hotel price
$736
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 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kīhei from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 13h 17m.

Car

Another option to get to Kīhei is to pick up a car hire from Honolulu, which is about 99 miles from Kīhei. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Alamo, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

When flying to Kīhei, you’ll arrive at Kahului Airport (OGG), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kīhei from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 13h 17m.

Car

Another option to get to Kīhei is to pick up a car hire from Honolulu, which is about 99 miles from Kīhei. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Alamo, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Kīhei

HNMHana
OGGKahului
JHMKapalua West Maui

Airlines serving Kīhei

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,775 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,721 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,173 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,109 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,257 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,512 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,698 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,855 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,145 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,702 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,189 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,577 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,556 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 $499 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,274 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kīhei

Hiring a car in Kīhei

Expect to pay $1.42 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 $16.95 and $22.60. The most frequently booked car type in Kīhei is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Ford Escape or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.42 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 $16.95 and $22.60. The most frequently booked car type in Kīhei is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Ford Escape or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.