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

When to visit Wailea

Wailea in September
Estimated hotel price
$1217
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wailea in September
Estimated hotel price
$1217
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 27h 42m.

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 27h 42m.

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 (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,537 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (959 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (51 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (30 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (816 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wailea

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Wailea, Relais & Chateaux - Adults Only 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 $826 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,390 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wailea

Hiring a car in Wailea

Expect to pay $1.77 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 $21.16 and $28.21. The most frequently booked car type in Wailea is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.77 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 $21.16 and $28.21. The most frequently booked car type in Wailea is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.