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

When to visit Wailea

Wailea in April
Estimated hotel price
$1144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wailea in April
Estimated hotel price
$1144
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 26h 34m.

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 Wellington and takes around 26h 34m.

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

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,993 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,487 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,998 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,378 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,906 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,078 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (174 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,872 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,596 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,155 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,674 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 $887 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,024 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wailea

Hiring a car in Wailea

Expect to pay $1.56 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 $18.69 and $24.92. The most frequently booked car type in Wailea is Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.56 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 $18.69 and $24.92. The most frequently booked car type in Wailea is Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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