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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kailua-Kona has to offer.

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

Kailua-Kona in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 368
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kailua-Kona in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 368
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 The shortest flight to Kailua-Kona from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 6h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Kailua-Kona is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 269 km from Kailua-Kona. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

When flying to Kailua-Kona, you’ll arrive at Kona Intl (KOA), which is located 12 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Kailua-Kona from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 6h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Kailua-Kona is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 269 km from Kailua-Kona. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Kailua-Kona

Airlines serving Kailua-Kona

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,945 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,327 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (974 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (57 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (817 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (774 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (613 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 Pacific 19 Kona, Kailua-Kona offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 385 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 879 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kailua-Kona

Most booked hotels in Kailua-Kona

A Beautiful Edge of the World Bed & Breakfast
2 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 192+
Ka'awa Loa Plantation
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 254+
Hale-Hoola B & B
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 237+
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,948+
Kona Coast Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 296+
Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,118+

Renting a car in Kailua-Kona

Renting a car in Kailua-Kona costs C$ 77 per day, on average, or C$ 460 if you want to rent it for 6 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 12 km from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.41 per litre 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 C$ 16.92 and C$ 22.55. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kailua-Kona, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Kailua-Kona costs C$ 77 per day, on average, or C$ 460 if you want to rent it for 6 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 12 km from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.41 per litre 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 C$ 16.92 and C$ 22.55. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kailua-Kona, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.