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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kailua-Kona has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Kailua-Kona
Where to Eat in Kailua-Kona
If you’re looking for affordable options, Huggo's (75-5828 Kahakai Road) and Sam Choy's Kai Lanai (78-6831 Ali'i Dr.) are great picks.
When to visit Kailua-Kona
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kailua-Kona in August, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 64.4 °F, with an average temperature of 71.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kailua-Kona, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Kailua-Kona
Plane
When flying to Kailua-Kona, you’ll arrive at Kona Intl (KOA), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kailua-Kona include American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Kailua-Kona departs from Honolulu and takes around 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Kailua-Kona is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 167 miles from Kailua-Kona. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.
Airlines serving Kailua-Kona
Where to stay in Kailua-Kona
Average rates range from around $276 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $623 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kailua-Kona
Most booked hotels in Kailua-Kona
Renting a car in Kailua-Kona
Renting a car in Kailua-Kona costs $59 per day, on average, or $237 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Alamo, National and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Kailua-Kona is the Alamo branch at 73 106 A Ulepe Street, which is 7 miles from the city center.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kailua-Kona (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 Kailua-Kona is Luxury (Class Luxury SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Kailua-Kona
Standard
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$45/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$54/day