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How Much Does a Maui Vacation Cost?

Realistic planning ranges for two travelers, plus the choices that have the biggest effect on your Maui budget.

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How Much Does a Maui Vacation Cost?

Realistic planning ranges for two travelers, plus the choices that have the biggest effect on your Maui budget.

Updated October 2026 · Editor's Research Guide

Golden crescent beach and turquoise water beneath the green West Maui mountains

Estimated cost for two travelers — 7 days / 6 nights

Value-Conscious
$4,500–$7,000
Comfortable / Upscale
$7,000–$12,000
Luxury Resort Stay
$12,000–$20,000+
Ultra-Luxury
$20,000–$35,000+

What Goes Into the Price?

Airfare to Maui

Airfare can be one of the largest trip costs after lodging, depending on your departure city and travel dates. Departure city, season and how early you book matter most.

Typical planning range: approximately $1,000–$1,800 round trip for two from the West Coast, or $1,400–$2,600 from the East Coast, depending on dates and cabin.

Rental Car

A rental car gives travelers the most flexibility for exploring Maui, although some visitors may not need one every day.

Allow approximately $60–$130 per day — roughly $400–$800 for the week — plus parking fees at some resorts.

Hotels

Condos and vacation rentals usually cost less than full-service resorts, especially in Kīhei.

Condos and vacation rentals can start around $200–$400 per night, mid-range resorts often run $400–$700 per night, and Maui flagship luxury resorts can run much higher.

Luxury Resorts

The flagship resorts in Wailea and Kapalua command a premium for their oceanfront settings and amenities.

Often approximately $800–$1,500+ per night, depending on resort, season and view category.

Food

Resort dining adds up quickly, while local restaurants and food trucks keep costs down.

Allow approximately $100–$300 per day for two, depending on how often you dine at the resort versus local spots.

Activities

Snorkel trips, a lūʻau, Haleakalā excursions and a Road to Hāna day can add significantly to the trip budget.

A couple might spend roughly $400–$1,200+ over a week, depending on a Molokini snorkel trip, a lūʻau, guided excursions and other activities.

Resort Fees and Parking

Many Maui resorts add a daily resort fee, and parking — especially valet — can add a meaningful amount, so it is worth checking before booking.

Plan for approximately $25–$60 per day in combined resort fees and parking at many resorts.

Sample Value Trip

Base yourself in a Kīhei condo for all six nights, mix in local meals, rent a car for the week and focus on beaches, the Road to Hāna and one snorkel trip across seven days.

Estimated total for two — 7 days / 6 nights: $4,500–$7,000

Sample Dream Trip

Plan seven days and six nights split between an upscale Wailea resort and a beachfront condo, with daily breakfast, a Molokini snorkel trip, a lūʻau and a full Road to Hāna day.

Estimated total for two — 7 days / 6 nights: $7,000–$12,000

Sample Ultra-Luxury Trip

Across seven days and six nights, choose an oceanfront suite or residence at a flagship Wailea or Kapalua resort, with cabana days, spa treatments, private tours and flexible dining.

Estimated total for two — 7 days / 6 nights: $20,000–$35,000+

Ways to Save Money

  • Travel outside peak holiday periods.
  • Consider a condo or vacation rental for part of your stay.
  • Compare packages that include breakfast or resort credits.
  • Mix resort meals with local restaurants and food trucks.
  • Book your rental car and popular excursions early.

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