Kaanapali travel guide

Kaanapali Tourism | Kaanapali Guide

You're Going to Love Kaanapali

With a population of 1,045, Kaanapali 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 Kaanapali has to offer.

When to visit Kaanapali

Kaanapali in September
Estimated package price
$800
2 travelers
Flight to Kaanapali
3 nights at hotel
Kaanapali in September
Estimated package price
$800
2 travelers
Flight to Kaanapali
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Kaanapali

Plane

When flying to Kaanapali, you’ll arrive at Kapalua West Maui (JHM), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Kaanapali departs from Honolulu and takes around 53m.

Car

Another option to get to Kaanapali is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 80 miles from Kaanapali. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

When flying to Kaanapali, you’ll arrive at Kapalua West Maui (JHM), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Kaanapali departs from Honolulu and takes around 53m.

Car

Another option to get to Kaanapali is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 80 miles from Kaanapali. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Kaanapali

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Airlines serving Kaanapali

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,717 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,595 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (976 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (55 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (813 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kaanapali

Average rates range from around $561 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $333 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kaanapali

Most booked hotels in Kaanapali

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 653 reviews)
$571+
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 119 reviews)
$1,077+
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 168 reviews)
$667+
Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 160 reviews)
$427+
Honua Kai Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 21 reviews)
$313+
Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1039 reviews)
$303+

Renting a car in Kaanapali

Renting a car in Kaanapali costs $56 per day, on average, or $280 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 79% cheaper than airport locations in Kaanapali.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kaanapali (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. The most frequently booked car type in Kaanapali is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kaanapali costs $56 per day, on average, or $280 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 79% cheaper than airport locations in Kaanapali.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kaanapali (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. The most frequently booked car type in Kaanapali is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.