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

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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wailea has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Wailea

If you’re looking for affordable options, Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa (3850 Wailea Alanui Drive) and MATTEO'S OSTERIA (161 Wailea Ike Place) are great picks.

When to visit Wailea

Wailea in October
Estimated hotel price
$1228
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wailea in October
Estimated hotel price
$1228
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 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Wailea from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Wailea is to pick up a car hire from Honolulu, which is about 101 miles from Wailea. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

When flying to Wailea, you’ll arrive at Kahului Airport (OGG), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Wailea from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Wailea is to pick up a car hire from Honolulu, which is about 101 miles from Wailea. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Wailea

HNMHana
OGGKahului
JHMKapalua West Maui

Airlines serving Wailea

Lufthansa
Good (8,109 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,089 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,615 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,904 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,604 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,275 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,599 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,269 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (226 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,479 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,941 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,852 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,566 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,250 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,005 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wailea

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Wailea to great affordable options like the Residence Inn by Marriott Maui Wailea, Wailea offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $911 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,108 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wailea

Hiring a car in Wailea

Expect to pay $2.01 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 $24.01 and $32.01. Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wailea, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.01 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 $24.01 and $32.01. Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wailea, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.