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 (4,667 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,813 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,605 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,608 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (31 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kaanapali

Average rates range from around $570 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $391 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, 670 reviews)
$689+
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 119 reviews)
$1,159+
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 167 reviews)
$649+
Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 160 reviews)
$425+
Honua Kai Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 22 reviews)
$505+
Aston Kaanapali Shores
3 stars
Excellent (8, 556 reviews)
$309+

Renting a car in Kaanapali

Renting a car in Kaanapali costs $51 per day, on average, or $254 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 69% cheaper than airport locations in Kaanapali.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kaanapali, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Kaanapali costs $51 per day, on average, or $254 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 69% cheaper than airport locations in Kaanapali.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kaanapali, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.