The average price of a 7-day trip to Maui is $2,515 for a solo traveler, $4,517 for a couple, and $8,468 for a family of 4. Maui hotels range from $102 to $467 per night with an average of $181, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kahului Airport (OGG) are between $929 and $1,500 per person for economy flights and $2,915 to $4,707 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $69 to $161 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 Maui, HI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to OGG and stay in a Maui hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 20th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Maui is usually early September.
Average Maui Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Maui for a week is $1,728-$3,746($247-$535 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $69 to $161 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $513 to $1,245 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $229 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $149 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Maui for a week is $3,556-$6,628($508-$947 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $138 to $322 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,026 to $2,490 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $229 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $149 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Maui for a week is $5,082-$12,236($726-$1,748 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $276 to $644 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,052 to $4,980 for economy
Lodging: $260 to $458 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $183 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Maui
How cheap can you make a vacation to Maui? The cheapest trip to Maui is about $183 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 $140 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 $83.
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 Maui for a week is $1,284-$2,871($183-$410 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $513 to $1,245 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $102 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Maui for a week is $2,070-$4,662($296-$666 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,026 to $2,490 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $102 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Maui for a week is $4,140-$8,892($591-$1,270 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,052 to $4,980 for economy
Lodging: $166 to $204 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Maui cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Maui Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Maui.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Maui for a week is $3,862-$10,641($552-$1,520 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $338 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,406 to $3,523 for first class
Lodging: $232 to $467 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Maui for a week is $6,332-$16,530($905-$2,361 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $676 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,812 to $7,046 for first class
Lodging: $232 to $467 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Maui for a week is $12,664-$30,684($1,809-$4,383 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $608 to $1,352 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,624 to $14,092 for first class
Lodging: $464 to $934 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Maui Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Maui is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Maui 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.
Maui 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 Maui 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 Maui.
Flight Costs to Maui
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,500 average in late December to a low of $929 in early September. Median flight price is $901. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Maui our data includes 431 originating airports, and 106 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Maui from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,753 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hana (HNM) in Hana, HI (the United States) at an average of just $96.
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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Maui, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $571, so you can easily save about 62% 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 Maui can easily cost $580 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $39 per person. Private tours can cost $1164 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.