Kailua-Kona travel guide
Kailua-Kona Tourism | Kailua-Kona Guide
You're Going to Love Kailua-Kona
With a population of 11,975, Kailua-Kona is a must-see destination in Hawaii, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kailua-Kona has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Kailua-Kona
Where to Eat in Kailua-Kona
If you’re looking for affordable options, Huggo's (75-5828 Kahakai Road) and Sam Choy's Kai Lanai (78-6831 Ali'i Dr.) are great picks.
When to visit Kailua-Kona
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kailua-Kona in August, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 64.4 °F, with an average temperature of 71.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kailua-Kona, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Kailua-Kona
Plane
When flying to Kailua-Kona, you’ll arrive at Kona Intl (KOA), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kailua-Kona include American Airlines, Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Kailua-Kona departs from Honolulu and takes around 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Kailua-Kona is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 167 miles from Kailua-Kona. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.
Airlines serving Kailua-Kona
Where to stay in Kailua-Kona
Average rates range from around $274 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $643 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kailua-Kona
Most booked hotels in Kailua-Kona
Renting a car in Kailua-Kona
Renting a car in Kailua-Kona costs $56 per day, on average, or $226 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Alamo, National and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Kailua-Kona is the Alamo branch at 73 106 A Ulepe Street, which is 7 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Kailua-Kona.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kailua-Kona (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 (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kailua-Kona, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Kailua-Kona
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$43/day
Standard SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$48/day