With a population of 20,881, Kīhei 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kīhei has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, 5 Palms Restaurant (2960 So. Kihei Rd.) and Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - KIHEI, Maui (1881 S. Kihei Rd. #KT-116) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Gather on Maui (100 Wailea Golf Club Dr) and La Catrina (34 Wailea Gateway Pl a101) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kīhei.
When flying to Kīhei, you’ll arrive at Kahului Airport (OGG), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kīhei include American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Kīhei departs from Honolulu and takes around 40m.
Another option to get to Kīhei is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 99 miles from Kīhei. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.
Average rates range from around $305 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $883 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Kīhei costs $44 per day, on average, or $176 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Kīhei.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Kīhei (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. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kīhei, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.