Poipu travel guide

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You're Going to Love Poipu

With a population of 979, Poipu 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 Poipu has to offer.

When to visit Poipu

Poipu in September
Estimated package price
$634
2 travelers
Flight to Poipu
3 nights at hotel
Poipu in September
Estimated package price
$634
2 travelers
Flight to Poipu
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Poipu

Plane

When flying to Poipu, you’ll arrive at Lihue (LIH), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Poipu include American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Poipu departs from Honolulu and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Poipu is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 110 miles from Poipu. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.

Plane

When flying to Poipu, you’ll arrive at Lihue (LIH), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Poipu include American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Poipu departs from Honolulu and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Poipu is to pick up a car rental from Honolulu, which is about 110 miles from Poipu. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Lucky Owl Car Rental, among others, in Honolulu.

Airports near Poipu

Airlines serving Poipu

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Air France
Good (977 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,977 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,988 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,753 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (730 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,581 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,323 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (613 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (552 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (671 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,773 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Poipu

Most booked hotels in Poipu

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 225 reviews)
$900+
Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 268 reviews)
$415+
Sheraton Kauai Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 149 reviews)
$615+
Kauai Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 124 reviews)
$323+
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 380 reviews)
$407+
Kauai Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1187 reviews)
$241+

Renting a car in Poipu

Renting a car in Poipu costs $50 per day, on average, or $201 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Poipu.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Poipu (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. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Poipu, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Poipu costs $50 per day, on average, or $201 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Poipu.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Poipu (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. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Poipu, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.