Kīhei travel guide

Kīhei Tourism | Kīhei Guide

You're Going to Love Kīhei

With a population of 20,881, Kīhei 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 Kīhei has to offer.

Where to Eat in Kīhei

If you’re looking for affordable options, 5 Palms Restaurant (2960 So. Kihei Rd.) and Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - KIHEI, Maui (1881 S. Kihei Rd. #KT-116) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Gather on Maui (100 Wailea Golf Club Dr) and La Catrina (34 Wailea Gateway Pl a101) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kīhei.

When to visit Kīhei

Kīhei in May
Estimated package price
$809
2 travelers
Flight to Kīhei
3 nights at hotel
Kīhei in May
Estimated package price
$809
2 travelers
Flight to Kīhei
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Kīhei

Plane

When flying to Kīhei, you’ll arrive at Kahului Airport (OGG), which is located 15 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kīhei include American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Kīhei departs from Honolulu and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Kīhei is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 159 km from Kīhei. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

When flying to Kīhei, you’ll arrive at Kahului Airport (OGG), which is located 15 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kīhei include American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Kīhei departs from Honolulu and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Kīhei is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 159 km from Kīhei. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Kīhei

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Airlines serving Kīhei

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,591 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,593 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,943 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (974 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (57 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (817 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kīhei

Average rates range from around $286 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,004 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kīhei

Most booked hotels in Kīhei

Four Seasons Resort Maui At Wailea
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 164 reviews)
$1,174+
Maui Coast Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 97 reviews)
$326+
Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 282 reviews)
$769+
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 202 reviews)
$562+
Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
5 stars
Good (7.9, 135 reviews)
$935+
Aston at the Maui Banyan
3 stars
Good (7.8, 569 reviews)
$230+

Renting a car in Kīhei

Renting a car in Kīhei costs $41 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Kīhei.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kīhei (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kīhei, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Kīhei costs $41 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Kīhei.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kīhei (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kīhei, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.