If you’re not interested in driving a car, you’ll also find that you can rent scooters and bikes, take a bus (the Maui Public Bus is $2 a ride) or take a taxi where you need to go. It’s not a race, you are in Hawaii after all. Don’t tailgate and let the locals pass you. Make sure to drive slow and enjoy your time.
With a car you’ll have the freedom to find hidden beaches, drive the famous road to Hana and explore the Upcountry of beautiful Maui.ĭriving in Maui is much more relaxed than mainland America. Snorkeling in Maui Rent a car/Public Transit?īecause there is so much you’re going to want to explore on Maui, I would highly recommend renting a car. If you’ve got a car you can even take a ferry over to the smaller island of Lanai, also known as Pineapple Island! You might even see some humpback whales on your ferry over (in the winter months). 5-7 days will give you plenty of time to relax on the beach, snorkel and explore some of the lesser known spots on the island (if you have a car of course). How long should you stay on Maui? Well I mean forever… but since we know that’s not an option… I recommend 5 days to explore the island. There’s definitely less to do on the South side, and it’ll be more expensive, but it’s quieter, high class and if you have a car, you can explore other parts of the island during the day! How Long to Stay on Maui While on the South Shore of Maui, you’re going to find quieter beaches, even better weather and a more laid back atmosphere. It’s also a great place to stay if you want to splurge on a resort or save with a condo or Airbnb. Maui’s famous Ka’anapali Beach is on the West Shore as well, so if you stay here you’ll be in the heart of the action. West Maui is definitely the favorite place for people to stay during their trip. So if you’re after a resort stay, you’re going to want to stay on the South of the West Shore. While Maui has several regions, they only have two resort shores. It’s really going to depend on what your budget is and what kind of vacation you’re after. You can even find opportunities to couch surf and stay in Airbnb’s. There are secluded bungalows, villas right on the beach, spas, and 4-star hotels. It’s really a tough decision to make when choosing an area to stay in Maui. West, South, Central, Upcountry, and East Maui. If you want to visit another island during your time in Hawaii, there is a ferry service between Maui and Lanai, a small nearby island. Kahului Airport (OGG) is Maui’s main airport which most major airlines offer direct flights into.Īnother option would be to fly into Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on Oahu before heading to Maui via a short, 30-minute flight. Maui is fairly easy to get too from the west coast of the US and a bit farther from the rest of the mainlandf. Maui’s temperature in the 70s and 80s most of the time (quite ideal if you ask me)!īut of course, the best time to go if you can is the shoulder season, because then you’ll have the least amount of other travelers on the island. However, it rarely rains more than two or three days in a row! Maui’s dry season is from April to October, and then the rainy season is from November to March. Maui is blessed with a fairly amazing climate all year round, making it an ideal place to visit, no matter when you can get off and go. I’ll be helping you get to Maui, find accommodations at the best locations on the island, and of course, have the trip of a lifetime. Today I’m going to transport you to the beautiful island of Maui. It’s no wonder that Conde Naste travelers have voted it the Best Island in the US for over 20 years… Maui has so much to offer, from the stunning beach to windswept palms and luscious jungles.
Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands, which is also known as “The Valley Isle”.