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.

Where to Eat in Wailea

If you’re looking for affordable options, KAPA Bar & Grill – Marriott, Maui (3700 Wailea Alanui Dr) and Pita Paradise (34 Wailea Gateway Pl) are great picks.

When to visit Wailea

Wailea in April
Estimated hotel price
$1153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wailea in April
Estimated hotel price
$1153
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 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Wailea from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 50h 08m.

Car

Another option to get to Wailea is to pick up a car hire from Honolulu, which is about 163 km from Wailea. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Wailea

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Airlines serving Wailea

Lufthansa
Good (2,981 reviews)
KLM
Good (511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (2,149 reviews)
SWISS
Good (646 reviews)
Delta
Good (3,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (638 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (3,646 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,196 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (1,704 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,462 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (2,667 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (589 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,456 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (3,462 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (323 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (448 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (656 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (806 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (920 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (629 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 Residence Inn by Marriott Maui Wailea, Wailea offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $1,059 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,415 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wailea

Hiring a car in Wailea

Expect to pay $1.67 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 $20.00 and $26.66. The most frequently booked car type in Wailea is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.