Most visitors travel from Kahului Airport (OGG) to Kihei by rental car, taxi, rideshare or prearranged shuttle. The drive typically takes 20 to 30 minutes depending on where in Kihei you are headed and the traffic at the time.
Kahului Airport is in Central Maui. Kihei is a coastal community in South Maui, southwest of the airport. Every arriving traveler needs ground transportation to cover that gap, and the right choice depends mostly on how much luggage you have and what transportation you will need for the rest of your stay.
Those are two separate decisions, and treating them as one is the most common and most expensive mistake arriving visitors make.
Quick Answer: What Is the Best Way to Get From Maui Airport to Kihei?
There is no single best option. There is a best option for your situation, and it usually comes down to one question: how much of Maui do you plan to see?
Rental car — best if you plan to drive beyond South Maui during your stay. Rental companies operate from a consolidated facility a short walk or shuttle ride from baggage claim.
Taxi — direct door-to-door service from a dedicated stand at the airport. Useful with luggage, and generally the most reliable option late at night.
Rideshare — Uber, Lyft and Holoholo all operate at Kahului Airport, with a designated pickup zone across the street from baggage claim. Convenient and direct, though pricing varies with demand.
Shuttle or private transfer — shared and private services run from OGG to Kihei and Wailea. Worth arranging in advance for families, larger groups or anyone who does not want to drive after a long flight.
Maui Bus — the lowest-cost option, but it requires a transfer and strictly limits luggage to one carry-on sized bag. Realistic only for very light packers.
Scooter or moped — not an airport transfer. Scooters are a local transportation option for short South Maui trips after you have checked in and dropped your bags.
Where Is Kahului Airport Compared With Kihei?
Kahului Airport (OGG) sits in Central Maui, on the island’s flat northern plain just east of Kahului town. Kihei is a coastal community in South Maui, southwest of the airport. Wailea is a resort area directly south of Kihei, farther from OGG again.
This matters when you research transfers, because three place names get mixed up constantly:
- Kahului is the town next to the airport. It is not where most visitors stay.
- Kihei is roughly 11 to 16 miles southwest of OGG, depending on which part of Kihei.
- Wailea is south of Kihei and a slightly longer trip from the airport.
If you booked a Wailea resort, searching for transfers to “Kihei” will give you quotes that are a little short. If you booked in Kihei, Wailea quotes will be a little high.
Kihei is long, and that changes your trip
Kihei stretches several miles along the coast, which means the airport transfer to one end is a noticeably different trip from the transfer to the other. Northern Kihei is the closest point to OGG. Southern Kihei, near Keawakapu Beach and the Wailea boundary, adds several miles.
When you book a shuttle or request a quote, give your actual street address rather than just “Kihei.” The difference between the north and south ends of South Kihei Road is bigger than most visitors expect.
Maui Airport to Kihei Transportation Options Compared
| Option | Best for | Luggage convenience | Flexibility after arrival | Main consideration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental car | Travelers exploring beyond South Maui | Excellent | Highest | Ongoing cost, parking at your accommodation |
| Taxi | Direct transfers, late arrivals | Excellent | None after drop-off | Fare depends on your exact destination |
| Rideshare | Solo travelers, couples, small groups | Good | None after drop-off | Pricing varies with demand; availability thins late at night |
| Shared shuttle | Budget-conscious travelers without heavy luggage | Good | None after drop-off | Multiple stops add time |
| Private transfer | Families, larger groups, lots of bags | Excellent | None after drop-off | Usually needs booking in advance |
| Maui Bus | Very light packers on a tight budget | Poor — one carry-on sized bag only | None after drop-off | Requires a transfer; roughly two hours total |
Fares and schedules change, so confirm current rates and timetables with each provider before you travel. The comparison above is about convenience and fit, not price.
Option 1: Rental Car From Kahului Airport to Kihei
A rental car makes the most sense if you plan to drive well beyond South Maui during your stay. If Hana, Haleakala sunrise, Iao Valley or West Maui are on your list, nothing else covers those trips.
At the airport: most major rental companies operate from a consolidated facility reached by a short walk or shuttle from baggage claim. Build in time for the counter and the shuttle, especially if several flights land together.
Luggage: no constraints. For families with car seats, strollers and multiple bags, this is the simplest arrival.
Parking is the part people skip. Check your accommodation’s parking situation before you book, not after. Some Kihei condo buildings assign a single space per unit, which is a problem if your group rents two cars. Many Wailea resorts charge daily parking fees separate from the room rate. Neither shows up in the headline price.
When a rental car may be more than you need
Not every Maui visitor needs a car for the full trip. If your plans concentrate around Kihei, Wailea, nearby beaches and restaurants, you may be paying for a vehicle that spends most of the week parked.
That is worth running the numbers on rather than assuming. Our breakdown of Maui transportation costs walks through where visitors tend to overspend.
If you do drive, it is worth reading up on Maui road rules for visitors before you set off. A few things differ from the mainland.
Option 2: Taxi From OGG to Kihei
Taxis operate from a dedicated stand at Kahului Airport and take you directly to your accommodation with no app, no account and no waiting for a match.
This suits travelers who want the simplest possible arrival. You land, you collect your bags, you join the queue, you go. For couples or a small group splitting one fare, it is often competitive with other direct options.
The quiet advantage is reliability. The taxi stand generally has cars waiting, including late in the evening, which is not always true of app-based services on Maui. If your flight lands at 10pm or later, this matters.
On fares: the cost depends on where in Kihei you are going, and Kihei covers several miles of coastline. A ride to northern Kihei and a ride to the Wailea boundary are different trips. Ask for an estimate before you set off, and give the driver your street address rather than the town name.
Taxi availability and airport pickup procedures can change, so it is worth confirming current arrangements close to your travel date, particularly if you are arriving outside normal hours.
Option 3: Rideshare From Maui Airport to Kihei
Uber, Lyft and Holoholo all operate at Kahului Airport. Holoholo is a Hawaii-based rideshare service and often has coverage where the national apps are thin.
Where to go: rideshare pickup at OGG is in a designated zone across the street from baggage claim, on the side opposite the rental car shuttle pickup. Follow the ground transportation signage. Request your ride once you are close to exiting with your bags rather than while still at the carousel.
Pricing moves. Rideshare fares on Maui are dynamic, and a flight full of arriving passengers all requesting rides at once pushes prices up. If several flights land together, expect to pay more than the estimate you checked that morning.
Coverage is thinner than on the mainland. Rideshare came to Maui later than to Oahu and the driver pool is smaller. Availability drops noticeably after dark and can be unpredictable on Sundays. For a mid-afternoon arrival this is rarely an issue. For a 10pm arrival it can be.
For larger parties: UberXL and Lyft XL exist on Maui but cost meaningfully more than the standard option, and vehicle availability is limited. For a family of four with full luggage, a prearranged private transfer is often both cheaper and more certain.
Airport pickup zones and app policies do change, so check the current arrangement in the app when you land rather than relying on directions you read in advance.
Option 4: Airport Shuttle or Private Transfer
Prearranged transfers remove the uncertainty from arrival. You book before you fly, and someone is expecting you. There are three different things in this category, and they suit different travelers.
Shared shuttle. You travel with other passengers heading the same direction. Lower cost per person than a private vehicle, but the van makes multiple stops, so your trip takes longer than a direct ride. Fine if you are not in a hurry.
Private transfer. A vehicle booked for your party alone, direct to your address. Costs more, but for a family or a group of four or more the per-person math often beats rideshare, and you are not gambling on availability.
Hotel or resort transportation. Some properties offer their own transfers. Many do not. Never assume yours does — check with the property directly before you fly, because this is one of the most common arrival misunderstandings.
Who this suits best
- Families with children, car seats and multiple bags
- Groups of four or more, where per-person cost drops
- Anyone arriving after a long flight who does not want to drive immediately
- Travelers who prefer a confirmed booking to an app and a queue
- Visitors landing late at night, when other options get less predictable
Book far enough ahead that you are not scrambling, and give your exact street address. Several operators run OGG to Kihei and Wailea routes, and pricing is usually quoted by destination area, so the precise address affects what you pay.
Option 5: Maui Bus or Public Transportation
The Maui Bus does connect Kahului Airport to Kihei, but not directly, and its luggage rules rule it out for most arriving visitors.
There is no single bus from OGG to Kihei. Route 10, the Kihei Islander, runs between the Kahului Transit Center, Maalaea, Kihei and Wailea — but it does not serve the airport. The airport is served by other routes, including Route 40, the Upcountry Islander. Getting to Kihei means riding from the airport to the Kahului Transit Center, then transferring to Route 10.
The luggage rule is the dealbreaker. Maui Bus limits each passenger to a single carry-on sized bag. Larger suitcases are not permitted. If you are checking bags for a Hawaii trip, this option is closed to you regardless of cost or schedule.
Timing. With the transfer and typical waits, allow around two hours end to end. Airport-serving routes do not run frequently, so a missed connection is a long wait rather than a short one.
Who it actually suits
The Maui Bus is a realistic airport option for a narrow group: solo travelers or couples with carry-on luggage only, arriving during daytime hours, who are not in a hurry and want the lowest-cost route to Kihei.
It is also genuinely useful once you are settled. Route 10 runs along South Kihei Road and connects Kihei with Maalaea, Wailea and Central Maui, which makes it a practical local option during your stay even if you did not use it to get from the airport.
Routes, schedules, fares and luggage rules are set by the County of Maui and change periodically. Check mauibus.org for current information before you rely on it.
How Long Does It Take to Get From Maui Airport to Kihei?
Driving from Kahului Airport to Kihei typically takes 20 to 30 minutes. Wailea usually runs a little longer, around 25 to 35 minutes. Treat these as ranges rather than guarantees.
Five things move the number:
Your exact destination. Kihei spans several miles. Northern Kihei is the shortest trip; the southern end near the Wailea boundary adds time to every transfer.
Traffic. The Mokulele Highway corridor and South Kihei Road both get busy at predictable times of day, particularly around the afternoon commute.
How long it takes to actually leave the airport. This is the part travelers forget. Collecting checked bags, taking the rental car shuttle, queuing at the counter, or waiting for a rideshare match can easily add 30 to 45 minutes before you start moving.
Time of day. An early morning arrival clears the airport faster than a mid-afternoon one when several flights land together.
Transportation type. A direct taxi or private transfer is the quickest. A shared shuttle makes other stops. The Maui Bus, with its transfer, takes roughly two hours.
A useful planning habit: think in terms of when you will actually walk into your accommodation, not when the drive ends. For a mid-afternoon arrival with checked bags, budget around 60 to 90 minutes from wheels down to front door.
How Far Is Kahului Airport From Kihei?
Kahului Airport is roughly 11 to 16 miles from Kihei, depending on which part of Kihei you are heading to. The usual route runs via Mokulele Highway and Piilani Highway.
Because Kihei runs several miles along the coast, treating it as a single point on a map gives you the wrong answer. Here is how it breaks down:
| Part of Kihei | Approximate distance from OGG | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| North Kihei | Around 11 miles | Closest point to the airport |
| Central Kihei | Roughly 13 to 14 miles | Mid-stretch of South Kihei Road |
| South Kihei | Around 16 miles | Near Keawakapu Beach and the Wailea boundary |
| Wailea | Farther again | South of Kihei |
The practical consequence: a quote or estimate for “OGG to Kihei” may be based on the northern end. If your accommodation sits at the southern end, your actual trip is around five miles longer, which affects both time and fare.
For context, Kihei is the closest major visitor area to Maui’s main airport. West Maui resorts such as Kaanapali and Kapalua are considerably farther, often 45 minutes to over an hour. If you are weighing South Maui against West Maui, arrival logistics favor South Maui by a wide margin. Our guide to places to stay on Maui covers how location affects the rest of your trip.
Maui Airport to Kihei With Luggage: Which Option Is Easiest?
A rental car, taxi or private transfer handles luggage best. All three take you and your bags directly from the airport to your door with no transfers and no capacity limits worth worrying about.
How the options compare by what you are carrying:
Multiple large suitcases. Rental car, taxi or private transfer. Standard rideshare vehicles can struggle with four large bags, and you cannot see the trunk before the car arrives.
Carry-ons only. Everything is open to you, including a shared shuttle and, if you are not in a hurry, the Maui Bus.
Children’s equipment. Car seats, strollers and pack-and-plays need a rental car or a prearranged transfer where you have specified what you are bringing. Do not improvise this at the curb.
Four or more travelers. Per-person cost usually favors a private transfer or a rental car. A standard rideshare will not fit a group of four with full luggage.
Planning a grocery stop. Only a rental car makes this practical on the way in. Many visitors stop in Kahului before heading south, which is a genuinely good idea and impossible in a taxi.
One thing to rule out
A scooter or moped is not airport luggage transportation. There is nowhere to put a suitcase, and the ride from Central Maui to South Maui involves highway sections that are not suited to a loaded 49cc scooter.
This matters because scooters are a genuinely useful way to get around Kihei — just not on arrival day with your bags. More on that below.
Best Option for Families Arriving at OGG
Most families do best with either a rental car or a prearranged private transfer. Both handle luggage, both let you specify child seats in advance, and neither leaves you negotiating at the curb with tired kids.
Rental car works if you plan to explore the island, need flexibility around nap times and meals, and want to stop for groceries on the way south. The tradeoff is the counter queue and shuttle after a long flight, which is harder with small children.
Private transfer works if you want to be driven straight to your accommodation, or if you are not planning much driving. Specify the number and ages of children when you book so the right seats are arranged.
A few practical notes for families:
- Hawaii has child passenger restraint requirements, and rules differ by a child’s age and size. Check the current Hawaii requirements and confirm with your provider before you travel rather than assuming the mainland rule you know applies.
- Confirm whether car seats are available and whether they cost extra. Policies vary by company.
- A grocery stop in Kahului before heading to Kihei saves a trip later. Only realistic with a rental car.
- If you are arriving late with children, a confirmed booking beats an app queue.
- Kihei condos with kitchens are popular with families partly because of this. Having the kitchen stocked on night one is worth planning for.
Best Option for Solo Travelers
Solo travelers have the most freedom here, because the usual constraints — luggage volume, car seats, group size — mostly fall away. The question becomes what you need after arrival rather than what gets you there.
Rideshare is usually the easiest single arrival for one person with normal luggage. Direct, no booking ahead, no counter. Just watch for demand pricing when several flights land together.
Taxi is the better call for a late arrival, when the app driver pool thins out and the stand still has cars.
Shared shuttle costs less than a direct ride and is perfectly comfortable solo. You trade time for money while the van makes its other stops.
Maui Bus is viable for a solo traveler with carry-on luggage only, arriving during the day, with time to spare. It is the lowest-cost route to Kihei, and the one-bag rule is far less of an obstacle when you are traveling light.
Rental car is worth it only if you are genuinely planning island driving. A solo traveler based in Kihei who mostly wants beaches, restaurants and short local trips may be paying for a vehicle that sits parked. That is the scenario where splitting your transportation makes the most sense, and it is covered in the next few sections.
What If You Arrive at Maui Airport Late at Night?
Late arrivals need more planning than daytime ones, because availability narrows after dark and the margin for improvising disappears.
Rideshare gets less reliable. The Maui driver pool is smaller than on Oahu, and coverage thins noticeably in the evening. You may still get a car quickly. You may also wait, or pay a surge fare, and there is no way to know in advance.
The taxi stand is the steadier bet. It generally has cars waiting even late in the evening, which is why it is worth knowing where it is before you need it.
Rental car counters keep their own hours. Not every company staffs the counter around the clock, and late pickup procedures vary. Confirm your company’s hours against your actual landing time, not your scheduled one, and have a plan if your flight is delayed.
Shuttles need confirming. Shared services often stop running in the evening. A private transfer booked in advance for your flight number is the most dependable late-night option, since the driver tracks your arrival.
The Maui Bus is not an option late at night. Service ends well before the last flights land.
Three things to do before you fly
- Confirm your transportation provider’s operating hours for your actual arrival time.
- Tell your accommodation when you expect to arrive. Some Kihei condos use key boxes or self-check-in after a certain hour, and you need those instructions before you land.
- Have a backup. If your plan is rideshare, know where the taxi stand is.
None of this is difficult, but all of it is much harder to sort out at 11pm in an unfamiliar airport.
Should You Rent a Car at Maui Airport If You Are Staying in Kihei?
It depends on how much of Maui you plan to explore. That sounds like a non-answer, but it is the actual deciding factor, and it splits cleanly in two directions.
A rental car makes sense if you plan to:
- Leave South Maui regularly during your stay
- Drive the Road to Hana, visit Haleakala, or head to West Maui
- Travel as a family or larger group
- Carry surf gear, golf clubs, dive equipment or similar
- Make complex multi-stop days
- Stay somewhere in Kihei that is isolated from restaurants and beaches
- Visit with anyone who has mobility needs
A full-trip rental car may be more than you need if:
- Your days center on Kihei, Wailea and nearby South Maui beaches
- You are staying within easy reach of South Kihei Road
- You plan one or two island excursions rather than daily driving
- You are traveling solo or as a couple
- Your accommodation charges for parking, or offers only one space
The second scenario is more common than people assume. Many visitors book a car for twelve days and use it heavily on three.
If that sounds like your trip, there are options worth comparing. Our guide to getting around Kihei without a car covers what works locally, and the wider Maui transportation guide puts the island-wide picture together.
One caution in the other direction: do not go car-free as a cost-saving measure if your itinerary genuinely requires driving. Arranging transport for a dozen long trips costs more than renting, in both money and hassle.
Can You Stay in Kihei Without Renting a Car for Your Entire Maui Trip?
Yes, many visitors do, but it works for some trips and not others. The honest answer depends on five things.
Where exactly you are staying. A condo within walking distance of a beach park and a cluster of restaurants along South Kihei Road is a very different proposition from one on an isolated stretch. Check your specific address on a map before deciding.
What you plan to do. Beaches, restaurants, shops and short South Maui outings are manageable without a car. Hana, Haleakala and West Maui are not.
How long you are staying. On a four-day trip, arranging transport a few times is easy. On a two-week trip with daily outings, it adds up.
Mobility needs. Anyone in your party with limited mobility changes this calculation entirely.
Whether you are willing to mix methods. This is the one most people never consider.
Split transportation
There is no rule that you must use one mode of transport for an entire vacation. The pattern that works for many South Maui visitors looks like this:
Airport transfer → taxi, rideshare or shuttle on arrival day, with the luggage
Daily local transportation → whatever suits short trips around Kihei and Wailea
Occasional long trips → a rental car for a day or two, or a guided tour, when you actually need to cross the island
Renting a car for two days out of ten costs considerably less than renting for ten. And you avoid paying for parking, and for a vehicle sitting idle, on the days you were never going to leave South Maui anyway.
The reason most visitors do not do this is simply that nobody suggests it. The default is to book a car for the whole stay at the same time as the flights, before anyone has thought about what the days will actually look like.
A Practical Strategy: Airport Transfer First, Local Transportation Later
Airport transportation and vacation transportation are two separate decisions. Treating them as one is why so many visitors end up with a rental car they barely use.
The arrival problem is specific: you have luggage, you are tired, and you need to get from Central Maui to South Maui once. The daily problem is different: short trips to a beach, a restaurant, a shop, usually within a few miles, repeated several times a day.
The same solution does not have to answer both.
How the split works in practice
Arrival day. Take a taxi, rideshare or prearranged shuttle from OGG to your accommodation. Bags handled, no counter queue, no driving after a flight.
Settled in. Once you have unpacked and seen where you actually are, you know what your days look like. Maybe the beach is a five-minute walk. Maybe the restaurants are a mile north.
Local days. Choose transport that fits short South Maui trips — walking where it works, Route 10 of the Maui Bus along South Kihei Road, a rideshare for the occasional evening out, or a scooter if that suits you and your riding comfort.
Excursion days. Rent a car for the specific days you are crossing the island, or book a tour and let someone else drive the Road to Hana.
Departure. Arrange a transfer back to OGG, or return the car.
This suits visitors whose time centers on Kihei beaches, restaurants and cafes, South Kihei Road shopping, nearby Wailea and short South Maui drives. If that is most of your itinerary, the full-trip rental car is solving a problem you do not have on most days.
It does require slightly more planning than booking one car and forgetting about it. Whether that tradeoff is worth it depends on how much the difference matters to you — which is worth working out before you arrive rather than after.
Can You Take a Scooter From Maui Airport to Kihei?
No. A scooter or moped should not be treated as a standard airport transfer, particularly when you are arriving with luggage.
There are three straightforward reasons:
Luggage. There is nowhere to put a suitcase. Under-seat storage on a 49cc scooter holds a small bag, not checked baggage.
The route. Getting from Central Maui to South Maui involves highway sections. That is not appropriate riding for a small-displacement scooter, and it is not a pleasant first ride on an unfamiliar island.
Arrival conditions. You have just gotten off a plane, possibly after a long flight across several time zones, in a place where you do not know the roads. That is the worst moment to ride for the first time.
Scooter rental companies on Maui, including Maui Scooter Shack, are based in the communities where visitors stay rather than at the airport, and their rentals are designed for local trips once you are there.
So the honest positioning is this: get yourself and your bags to Kihei by conventional means, check in, unpack. Then consider whether a scooter suits your local days. Those are different decisions made at different times, and the second one is much easier to answer once you have seen where you are staying.
Getting Around Kihei After You Check In
Once your bags are in your room, your transportation needs change shape completely. The long one-off trip from the airport is done. What is left is a series of short trips: to a beach, to dinner, to a shop, back again.
Most of that happens along a fairly compact stretch of South Maui. The Kamaole Beach Parks, the restaurants and shops of South Kihei Road, and Wailea just to the south cover the bulk of where visitors actually go day to day.
For those trips, a few things work:
Walking, if your accommodation sits near a cluster of restaurants or a beach park. Worth checking on a map before you assume either way.
Route 10 of the Maui Bus, the Kihei Islander, which runs along South Kihei Road and connects Kihei with Wailea, Maalaea and Central Maui. Far more useful for local trips than it is as an airport transfer.
Rideshare, for evenings out or when the weather turns.
Scooters and mopeds, for riders who are comfortable on two wheels. They park easily, which genuinely matters at beach lots that fill by mid-morning, and they fit the stop-and-go pattern of a South Maui day. They are not for everyone: not for carrying a family and a cooler, not for long highway runs, and not for anyone uneasy riding in traffic.
If your airport transfer gets you and your luggage safely to your accommodation, you are then free to pick something different for the shorter local days. Maui Scooter Shack is based in Kihei and rents scooters and mopeds suited to that kind of trip, with a complimentary lesson included for anyone who has not ridden before.
Whichever way you go, it is worth reading up on driving and riding rules in Maui first.
Maui Airport to Kihei: Which Option Should You Choose?
Choose a rental car if:
- You plan to drive beyond South Maui on most days
- You are traveling as a family or with significant gear
- You want to stop for groceries on the way to Kihei
- Your accommodation has reliable parking included
- You have mobility needs that make other options impractical
Choose a taxi or rideshare if:
- You want to go straight to your door with no booking ahead
- You are traveling solo or as a couple with normal luggage
- You do not plan to drive much during your stay
- Your flight lands late — in that case, favor the taxi stand
Choose a shuttle or private transfer if:
- You are traveling with four or more people
- You have children, car seats and multiple bags
- You want transportation confirmed before you fly
- You would rather not drive straight after a long flight
Consider the Maui Bus if:
- You are traveling with carry-on luggage only
- You are arriving during the day with time to spare
- You want the lowest-cost route and do not mind a transfer
Consider a scooter after you arrive if:
- You are comfortable riding, and licensed appropriately
- Your days center on Kihei, Wailea and nearby beaches
- You are making several short trips rather than long drives
- You have already checked in and your luggage is handled
And if you are torn between a full-trip rental car and no car at all, remember the third option: a transfer on arrival day, local transport for the South Maui days, and a car for the two or three days you actually cross the island.
Frequently Asked Questions
What airport do you fly into for Kihei, Maui?
Kahului Airport (OGG) is the airport for Kihei. It is Maui’s main commercial airport, located in Central Maui, and it is the closest airport to South Maui. Kihei sits roughly 11 to 16 miles southwest of OGG depending on your exact destination, so all arriving visitors need ground transportation from the airport.
How long does it take to get from OGG to Kihei?
Driving from Kahului Airport to Kihei typically takes 20 to 30 minutes, and Wailea usually runs 25 to 35 minutes. Traffic, time of day and your exact address within Kihei all affect this. Add 30 to 45 minutes for collecting bags and arranging transportation before the drive begins.
Is there a shuttle from Maui Airport to Kihei?
Yes. Several operators run shared shuttles and private transfers between Kahului Airport and accommodations in Kihei and Wailea. Shared services cost less but make multiple stops. Private transfers go direct. Both generally need booking in advance, particularly for late arrivals. Confirm current availability and rates directly with the operator.
Can you Uber from Kahului Airport to Kihei?
Yes. Uber, Lyft and Holoholo, a Hawaii-based rideshare service, all operate at Kahului Airport. The designated rideshare pickup zone is across the street from baggage claim, opposite the rental car shuttle pickup. Pricing varies with demand, and availability is thinner late at night than on the mainland.
Is there a bus from Maui Airport to Kihei?
Not directly. Route 10, the Kihei Islander, serves Kihei but starts from the Kahului Transit Center rather than the airport. You would ride an airport-serving route to the transit center, then transfer. Allow around two hours. Maui Bus also limits passengers to one carry-on sized bag, which rules it out for most arriving visitors.
Do I need a rental car if I stay in Kihei?
It depends on your plans. If you intend to drive to Hana, Haleakala or West Maui, yes. If your days center on Kihei, Wailea and nearby South Maui beaches and restaurants, you may not need one for the whole trip. Many visitors rent a car for only the days they leave South Maui.
What is the cheapest way to get from Maui Airport to Kihei?
The Maui Bus is the lowest-cost option, but it requires a transfer, takes roughly two hours and permits only one carry-on sized bag. For most travelers, a shared shuttle is the cheapest practical choice. Compare total cost including luggage, transfers and time rather than fare alone, and check current rates before booking.
Can I rent a scooter at Maui Airport?
Scooter rentals on Maui are based in the communities where visitors stay, not at the airport, and a scooter is not suitable for an airport transfer with luggage. Maui Scooter Shack is located in Kihei and rents scooters for local South Maui trips after you have checked in and dropped your bags.