How do people get around Maui?

You can get around Maui by shuttle, tour bus, taxi or public transportation. But to really experience Maui, you should consider reserving a rental car in advance from the Kahului or Kapalua airports.



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It's easy to get around on foot in towns and resorts In most coastal towns and resort areas, it is easy to get around by foot. Sidewalks navigate the historic core of Lahaina, while paved coastal trails link resorts and condo communities in Ka'anapali, Kapalua and Wailea.

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Maui features a fairly comprehensive set of roadways, so finding your way around shouldn't be too difficult. There is also a bus system and hotel shuttles depending on where you stay – but these won't always be a dependable option for wide exploration.

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Taxi is very expensive, as is uber, but I ran into the issue that a Uber wasn't even available nor a lyft. So please take care of everything upfront, it'll save you time and money! the airport is on one side and everything else is on the other lol so theres no easy way.

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It may also be difficult to catch an Uber in remote areas of the island because of a lack of cell phone reception, which does occur in many visitor destinations, such as Hana and parts of West Maui.

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Featured Walkable Areas of Maui As an added bonus, the North Shore bike path runs to the West of town, through Spreckelsville and into Kahului. Paia is the one area of the island where you really could go for longer stretches without driving. Walkable Wailuku : Downtown Wailuku is the seat of Maui County Government.

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The average visitor to Maui spends 8.1 days on the island. How long you should stay depends on what you want to do, but you should plan to spend a minimum of five days on Maui.

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The average visitor to Maui spends 8.1 days on the island. How long you should stay depends on what you want to do, but you should plan to spend a minimum of five days on Maui.

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Two years since COVID-19 shut Hawaii down, Maui's visitor numbers are increasing, close to breaking even with pre-pandemic metrics. In 2022, Maui had 2.9 million visitors, compared with 3 million in 2019.

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For a more authentic feel, skip the mega-resorts of West and South Maui and head to the North Shore, East Maui, or Upcountry, where you're more likely to interact with locals than with tourists. Upcountry is the least touristy area.

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The most expensive Hawaiian island to visit is Maui, where the same average costs for a week are $3,600.

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Pickup at Kahului Airport (OGG)
  1. Open your app to request a ride. When you're ready, open the Uber app to request a ride to your destination. ...
  2. Follow directions in the app. You'll get directions about Kahului Airport pickup points directly in the app. ...
  3. Meet your driver.


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If you need a cab, get one quickly by calling A South Maui Taxi, LLC in Kihei. Whether you've just arrived in Hawaii or you have somewhere to go at a particular time, we'll be glad to assist you. At our local taxi company, we operate taxis every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and we look forward to serving you daily.

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Royal Taxi has worked hard to build a great reputation on Maui. We take pride in serving all of Maui's major resort areas in Kihei, Wailea, and Makena, and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – even on holidays.

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You can easily grab a taxi in Maui off the street, at a taxi rank, book your rides in advance or have your hotel call a phone dispatch taxi for you.

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Not sure if others know this but the best thing I liked about Whalers Village was being able to catch the shuttle for $4.00 round trip to Front Street in Lahaina. The pick up is located on the street side right next to the ABC store which is tucked way back in the corner and away from the beach.

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