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

Kailua-Kona travel guide

Kailua-Kona Tourism | Kailua-Kona Guide

You're Going to Love Kailua-Kona

With a population of 11,975, Kailua-Kona 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kailua-Kona has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Kailua-Kona

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fish Hopper - Kailua-Kona (75-5683 Alii Drive) and Jackie Rey's Kailua-Kona (75-5995 Kuakini Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit Kailua-Kona

Kailua-Kona in September
Estimated hotel price
RM 2280
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kailua-Kona in September
Estimated hotel price
RM 2280
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kailua-Kona in August, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 22 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kailua-Kona, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Kailua-Kona

Plane

When flying to Kailua-Kona, you’ll arrive at Kona Intl (KOA), which is located 12 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kailua-Kona is to pick up a car hire from Kahului, which is about 148 km from Kailua-Kona. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Kahului.

Plane

When flying to Kailua-Kona, you’ll arrive at Kona Intl (KOA), which is located 12 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kailua-Kona is to pick up a car hire from Kahului, which is about 148 km from Kailua-Kona. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Kahului.

Airports near Kailua-Kona

ITOHilo Intl
KOAKona Intl
MUEWaimea (Big Island) Waimea Kohala

Airlines serving Kailua-Kona

Lufthansa
Good (8,129 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,536 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,106 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,456 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,966 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,323 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,646 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,523 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,480 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,868 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,007 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,565 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (623 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,059 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,799 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kailua-Kona

From 5-star hotels such as the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai to great affordable options like the Big Island Retreat, Kailua-Kona offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 955 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 3,113 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kailua-Kona

Most booked hotels in Kailua-Kona

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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 5,416+
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Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 3,415+
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Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 746+
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Royal Kona Resort
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
RM 733+
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Hiring a car in Kailua-Kona

Hiring a car in Kailua-Kona costs RM 253 per day, on average, or RM 760 if you want to hire it for 3 days. National, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Kailua-Kona is the Dollar branch at 73-200 Kupipi Street, which is 12 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay RM 4.53 per litre in Kailua-Kona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 54.28 and RM 72.38.

Hiring a car in Kailua-Kona costs RM 253 per day, on average, or RM 760 if you want to hire it for 3 days. National, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Kailua-Kona is the Dollar branch at 73-200 Kupipi Street, which is 12 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay RM 4.53 per litre in Kailua-Kona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 54.28 and RM 72.38.

Best car hire deals in Kailua-Kona

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

RM 159/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

RM 159/day

Compact
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