Wailuku travel guide
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You're Going to Love Wailuku
With a population of 15,313, Wailuku 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wailuku has to offer.
Where to Eat in Wailuku
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tante's Fish Market (300 Maalaea Rd) and OGO Maui (331 Hookahi St) are great picks.
When to visit Wailuku
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wailuku in June, 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 5.7″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Wailuku, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.
How to Get to Wailuku
Plane
When flying to Wailuku, you’ll arrive at Kahului Airport (OGG), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Wailuku include American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Wailuku departs from Honolulu and takes around 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Wailuku is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 92 miles from Wailuku. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.
Airlines serving Wailuku
Where to stay in popular areas of Wailuku
Most booked hotels in Wailuku
Renting a car in Wailuku
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Wailuku (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 Wailuku is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 13% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.