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Hawaii (Maui/Oahu) holidays

21.3°N · 157.8°W
At a glanceVolcanoes, surf, rainforest, beaches. Drier Apr-Oct; whales Dec-Apr. Expensive and far.
~17h flight estimate6 to 12 days£85 to £465+ per dayEasy going
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Best time to visit Hawaii (Maui/Oahu)

The strongest periods are April to June and September to October. March and November are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 31°C across the main season. Some rain is likely, even in the better months.

Jan27°COther
Feb27°COther
Mar28°CShoulder
Apr29°CBest
May30°CBest
Jun31°CBest
Jul31°COther
Aug32°COther
Sep32°CBest
Oct31°CBest
Nov29°CShoulder
Dec27°COther

How much does a trip to Hawaii (Maui/Oahu) cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £85 a day at the budget end, around £160 a day mid-range and £465+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1610 to £2240 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £585 off-peak, £750 typically and £1015 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.

What kind of holiday is Hawaii (Maui/Oahu)?

Hawaii (Maui/Oahu) is strongest for beaches and coastal time, natural landscapes, adventure, switching off, and wildlife watching. The main settings are tropical islands, coastal scenery, mountains, and rainforest and jungle, and the pace is active.

How flexible is it? Hawaii (Maui/Oahu) can credibly be planned with a very relaxed to very active daytime pace, serene to balanced evenings and mixed to hotspot crowd settings through the choice of area, hotel, activities and timing. The typical version has active days, quiet evenings and a hotspot setting. The quiz selects the closest credible version rather than treating it as one fixed product.

Strong fit if

  • You want beaches and coastal time, natural landscapes, adventure, switching off, and wildlife watching.
  • You enjoy active days and getting outdoors.
  • You are comfortable with a well-known destination.

Think twice if

  • You mainly want to stay by a pool or on one beach.
  • You want lively nightlife every evening.
  • You strongly dislike famous or busy destinations.

Travel from the UK

Allow roughly 17 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is a substantial journey, so ten nights or more will usually make better use of the travel time.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Hawaii (Maui/Oahu)?

The strongest periods are April to June and September to October. March and November are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 31°C. Some rain is likely, even in the better months.

How much does a trip to Hawaii (Maui/Oahu) cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £85 a day at the budget end, around £160 a day mid-range and £465+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1610 to £2240 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £585 off-peak, £750 typically and £1015 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.

How long is the flight or journey to Hawaii (Maui/Oahu) from the UK?

Allow roughly 17 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.

Who is Hawaii (Maui/Oahu) good for?

Hawaii (Maui/Oahu) best suits travellers looking for beaches and coastal time, natural landscapes, adventure, switching off, and wildlife watching. Expect tropical islands, coastal scenery, mountains, and rainforest and jungle, with an active pace.

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