The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown Lahaina is $3,464 for a solo traveler, $6,221 for a couple, and $11,663 for a family of 4. Downtown Lahaina hotels range from $146 to $620 per night with an average of $228, while most vacation rentals will cost $360 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kapalua Airport (JHM) are between $1,153 and $1,723 per person for economy flights and $3,618 to $5,407 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $94 to $241 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Downtown Lahaina, HI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JHM and stay in a Downtown Lahaina hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 16th to June 3rd (except the weeks of May 7th and May 21st)
- August 20th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Downtown Lahaina is usually early September.
Average Downtown Lahaina Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown Lahaina for a week is $2,200-$5,102($314-$729 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $241 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $648 to $1,465 for economy
Lodging: $149 to $325 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $248 to $304 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Downtown Lahaina for a week is $4,516-$8,770($645-$1,253 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $482 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,296 to $2,930 for economy
Lodging: $149 to $325 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $248 to $304 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Lahaina for a week is $7,012-$16,508($1,002-$2,358 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $376 to $964 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,592 to $5,860 for economy
Lodging: $298 to $650 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $347 to $426 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown Lahaina
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown Lahaina? The cheapest trip to Downtown Lahaina is about $261 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $180 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $132.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Downtown Lahaina for a week is $1,825-$3,442($261-$492 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $111 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $648 to $1,465 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $146 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Downtown Lahaina for a week is $2,858-$5,684($408-$812 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $222 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,296 to $2,930 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $146 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Lahaina for a week is $5,644-$10,888($806-$1,555 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $444 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,592 to $5,860 for economy
Lodging: $264 to $292 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $252 to $320 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Downtown Lahaina cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown Lahaina Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Downtown Lahaina.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown Lahaina for a week is $4,847-$17,674($692-$2,525 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $530 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,497 to $3,164 for first class
Lodging: $339 to $620 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Downtown Lahaina for a week is $7,660-$24,548($1,094-$3,507 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $376 to $1,060 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,994 to $6,328 for first class
Lodging: $339 to $620 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Downtown Lahaina for a week is $15,320-$42,616($2,189-$6,088 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $752 to $2,120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,988 to $12,656 for first class
Lodging: $678 to $1,240 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $2,520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown Lahaina Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown Lahaina is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown Lahaina due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Downtown Lahaina Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Downtown Lahaina hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Downtown Lahaina.
Flight Costs to Downtown Lahaina
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,723 average in late December to a low of $1,153 in early September. Median flight price is $1,146. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Downtown Lahaina our data includes 210 originating airports, and 69 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown Lahaina from an airport like Shimojishima (SHI) in Shimojishima (Japan) for an average $7,140 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Daniel K Inouye International (HNL) in Honolulu, HI (the United States) at an average of just $143.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Downtown Lahaina, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $571, so you can easily save about 50% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Downtown Lahaina can easily cost $830 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $55 per person. Private tours can cost $1661 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.