Kailua travel guide

Kailua Tourism | Kailua Guide

You're Going to Love Kailua

With a population of 38,635, Kailua 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 Kailua has to offer.

Where to Eat in Kailua

If you’re looking for affordable options, Baci Bistro (30 Aulike St.) and Cactus (767 Kailua Rd. #106) are great picks.

When to visit Kailua

Kailua in March
Estimated hotel price
$242
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kailua in March
Estimated hotel price
$242
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kailua in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 59 °F, with an average temperature of 68 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 15″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Kailua, with an average rainfall of 7.5″.

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How to Get to Kailua

Plane

When flying to Kailua, you’ll arrive at Honolulu Airport (HNL), which is located 21 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kailua include Air Canada, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Kailua departs from Hilo and takes around 54m.

Car

Another option to get to Kailua is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 16 km from Kailua. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

When flying to Kailua, you’ll arrive at Honolulu Airport (HNL), which is located 21 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kailua include Air Canada, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Kailua departs from Hilo and takes around 54m.

Car

Another option to get to Kailua is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 16 km from Kailua. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Kailua

Airlines serving Kailua

Lufthansa
Good (4,677 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,506 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,942 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,610 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (398 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (499 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,608 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kailua

Average rates range from around $1,729 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $417 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kailua

Most booked hotels in Kailua

Sheraton Waikiki
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2409 reviews)
$422+
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 618 reviews)
$381+
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1428 reviews)
$312+
Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
5 stars
Excellent (8, 3528 reviews)
$325+
Hilton Waikiki Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8, 798 reviews)
$278+
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, 3922 reviews)
$342+

Renting a car in Kailua

Renting a car in Kailua costs $38 per day, on average, or $190 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 47% cheaper than airport locations in Kailua.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Kailua (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. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kailua, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Kailua costs $38 per day, on average, or $190 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 47% cheaper than airport locations in Kailua.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Kailua (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. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kailua, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.