Maui Travel Guide
Maui is home to spectacular beaches, scenic drives, waterfalls, national and state parks, resorts, vacation rentals, and water activities.
Here's how to plan an epic trip to Maui!
Know Before You Go: driving the “backside” of Hāna, on Highway 31, past ʻOheʻo Gulch, is rough, narrow, unpaved, and prone to landslides. Most car rental companies specify certain roads as “unauthorized,” and this is one of those roads.
Where To Stay
When To Go
Maui’s peak travel season is December – March, when prices and tourist numbers will be at their highest everywhere on the island. So book your accommodation, rental cars, and tours in advance to ensure availability. These months have the best surfing conditions, and this is the prime whale-watching season.
June – August is slightly less crowded and expensive than December – March. The weather is perfect during these months – sunny and dry. Summer also has calmer currents, giving you ideal swimming conditions.
The year-round warm weather means Maui doesn’t have an off-season. But April – May and September – November are shoulder seasons when you can score some excellent (by Hawaii standards) accommodation and airfare deals.
Driving the Road to Hana is especially pleasant in these shoulder months since there are fewer tourists, and traffic won’t be as much of an issue along the route.
What To Do
-Go outrigger canoe surfing.
-Do a helicopter tour (my favorite is a no-doors helicopter).
-Take a surf lesson.
-See a luau.
Getting Around
A car is essential on Maui. Many tour companies provide transportation to and from guided tours, and taxis and rideshares can be arranged by your hotel. But these can be expensive.
So if you’re going to leave your hotel more than a couple of times (which I highly recommend!), then a rental car can save you money. Plus, a rental car gives you flexibility over your itinerary and room to store and transport your belongings.
I spent three days on Maui with a rental car and drove all over the island. But because the island is so small, I only had to fill up my tank once.
Where To Eat
Plan The Rest of Your Trip
Maui Travel Guide
Maui is home to spectacular beaches, scenic drives, waterfalls, national and state parks, resorts, vacation rentals, and water activities.
Here's how to plan an epic trip to Maui!
Know Before You Go: driving the “backside” of Hāna, on Highway 31, past ʻOheʻo Gulch, is rough, narrow, unpaved, and prone to landslides. Most car rental companies specify certain roads as “unauthorized,” and this is one of those roads.
Where To Stay
When To Go
Maui’s peak travel season is December – March, when prices and tourist numbers will be at their highest everywhere on the island. So book your accommodation, rental cars, and tours in advance to ensure availability. These months have the best surfing conditions, and this is the prime whale-watching season.
June – August is slightly less crowded and expensive than December – March. The weather is perfect during these months – sunny and dry. Summer also has calmer currents, giving you ideal swimming conditions.
The year-round warm weather means Maui doesn’t have an off-season. But April – May and September – November are shoulder seasons when you can score some excellent (by Hawaii standards) accommodation and airfare deals.
Driving the Road to Hana is especially pleasant in these shoulder months since there are fewer tourists, and traffic won’t be as much of an issue along the route.
What To Do
-Go outrigger canoe surfing.
-Do a helicopter tour (my favorite is a no-doors helicopter).
-Take a surf lesson.
-See a luau.
Getting Around
A car is essential on Maui. Many tour companies provide transportation to and from guided tours, and taxis and rideshares can be arranged by your hotel. But these can be expensive.
So if you’re going to leave your hotel more than a couple of times (which I highly recommend!), then a rental car can save you money. Plus, a rental car gives you flexibility over your itinerary and room to store and transport your belongings.
I spent three days on Maui with a rental car and drove all over the island. But because the island is so small, I only had to fill up my tank once.
Where To Eat
Plan The Rest of Your Trip