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 5 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 September
Estimated hotel price
$1103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wailea in September
Estimated hotel price
$1103
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 19h 53m.

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 Thrifty and Dollar, 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 19h 53m.

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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Wailea

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Airlines serving Wailea

Lufthansa
Good (7,012 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,329 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,771 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,917 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,437 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,667 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,200 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,554 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,143 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,269 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,887 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (964 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,288 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,928 reviews)
China Southern
Good (94 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,063 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,447 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,764 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (143 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,385 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 AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea, Wailea offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $860 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $2,202 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wailea

Hiring a car in Wailea

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.17 and $24.23. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wailea, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.17 and $24.23. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wailea, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

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