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 (4,692 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,554 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,455 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,888 reviews)
Finnair
Good (869 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,683 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (721 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,602 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (968 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (809 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kaanapali

Average rates range from around $588 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $338 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, 658 reviews)
$571+
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 119 reviews)
$1,183+
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 169 reviews)
$667+
Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 161 reviews)
$430+
Honua Kai Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 21 reviews)
$321+
Aston Kaanapali Shores
3 stars
Excellent (8, 550 reviews)
$281+

Renting a car in Kaanapali

Renting a car in Kaanapali costs $56 per day, on average, or $280 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 46% cheaper than airport locations in Kaanapali.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Kaanapali is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) are, on average, 23% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kaanapali costs $56 per day, on average, or $280 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 46% cheaper than airport locations in Kaanapali.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Kaanapali is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) are, on average, 23% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.