Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Kīhei travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kīhei

With a population of 20.881, Kīhei 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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kīhei has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Kīhei

If you’re looking for affordable options, Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea (10 Wailea Gateway Place, Unit B-201) and Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Wailea, Maui (3750 Alanui Drive) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Gather on Maui (100 Wailea Golf Club Dr) and Manoli's Pizza Company (100 Wailea Ike Dr.) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kīhei.

When to visit Kīhei

Kīhei in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 635
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kīhei in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 635
1 night at 3-star 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 centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Kīhei include WestJet, Air Canada and Air France. The shortest flight to Kīhei from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 6h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Kīhei is to pick up a car rental from Kahului, which is about 14 km from Kīhei. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Kahului.

Plane

When flying to Kīhei, you’ll arrive at Kahului Airport (OGG), which is located 15 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Kīhei include WestJet, Air Canada and Air France. The shortest flight to Kīhei from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 6h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Kīhei is to pick up a car rental from Kahului, which is about 14 km from Kīhei. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Kahului.

Airports near Kīhei

HNMHana
OGGKahului
JHMKapalua West Maui

Airlines serving Kīhei

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,749 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,704 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,123 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,209 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,800 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (191 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,891 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,131 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,691 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,915 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,589 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (957 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kīhei

From 5-star hotels such as the Four Seasons Resort Maui At Wailea to great affordable options like the Maui What a Wonderful World Bed & Breakfast, Kīhei offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 424 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 976 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kīhei

Most booked hotels in Kīhei

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Four Seasons Resort Maui At Wailea
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,278+
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Maui Coast Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 363+
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Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 915+
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Mana Kai Maui - Official Onsite Rental Company
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 390+
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Courtyard by Marriott Maui Kahului Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 512+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Maui Oceanfront
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 291+
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Renting a car in Kīhei

Renting a car in Kīhei costs C$ 85 per day, on average, or C$ 511 if you want to rent it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Kīhei.

Expect to pay C$ 1.14 per litre in Kīhei (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 13.64 and C$ 18.19. The most frequently booked car type in Kīhei is Intermediate (Ford Fusion or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kīhei costs C$ 85 per day, on average, or C$ 511 if you want to rent it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Kīhei.

Expect to pay C$ 1.14 per litre in Kīhei (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 13.64 and C$ 18.19. The most frequently booked car type in Kīhei is Intermediate (Ford Fusion or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Kīhei

Full-size

5 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 67/day

Full-size

Intermediate SUV

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 116/day

Intermediate SUV
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