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 3 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, 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
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 29h 17m.
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 Hertz 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 Big Island Retreat - No Resort Fees, Kailua-Kona offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 297 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 969 and up for a 5-star experience.
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$ 70 per day, on average, or S$ 211 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 S$ 1.63 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$ 19.48 and S$ 25.98. The most frequently booked car type in Kailua-Kona is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.