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 10 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, Magics Beach Grill (77-6452 Ali'i Dr) and Huggo's (75-5828 Kahakai Road) are great picks.
When to visit Kailua-Kona
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.
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 21h 46m.
Car
Another option to get to Kailua-Kona is to pick up a car hire from Honolulu, which is about 269 km from Kailua-Kona. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Honolulu.
Airlines serving Kailua-Kona
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 S$ 351 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 815 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Kona Islander Vacation Club and Kona Islander.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kailua-Kona
Most booked hotels in Kailua-Kona
Hiring a car in Kailua-Kona
Hiring a car in Kailua-Kona costs S$ 67 per day, on average, or S$ 665 if you want to hire it for 10 days. Alamo, National 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 S$ 1.30 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 S$ 15.57 and S$ 20.75. The most frequently booked car type in Kailua-Kona is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Kailua-Kona
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
S$ 40/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
S$ 40/day