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 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, Pita Paradise (34 Wailea Gateway Pl) and Humu Humu (3850 Wailea Alanui Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Wailea

Wailea in September
Estimated hotel price
$1013
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wailea in September
Estimated hotel price
$1013
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 Wellington and takes around 19h 05m.

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 Wellington and takes around 19h 05m.

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

HNMHana
OGGKahului
JHMKapalua West Maui

Airlines serving Wailea

Lufthansa
Good (7,072 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,231 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,343 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,052 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (974 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,294 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,926 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (150 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,073 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,473 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,437 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,777 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 $809 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $2,268 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wailea

Hiring a car in Wailea

Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.02. Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wailea, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.02. Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wailea, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

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