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Kauai holidays

22.1°N · 159.5°W
At a glanceThe garden island: the Na Pali cliffs, Waimea Canyon and lush valleys. The wildest and greenest of the main Hawaiian islands.
~17.5h flight estimate5 to 10 days£140 to £475+ per dayEasy going
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Best time to visit Kauai

The strongest periods are April to June and September to October. November to March and July to August are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 29°C across the main season. Rainfall is generally limited.

Jan26°CShoulder
Feb26°CShoulder
Mar26°CShoulder
Apr27°CBest
May28°CBest
Jun29°CBest
Jul29°CShoulder
Aug30°CShoulder
Sep30°CBest
Oct29°CBest
Nov28°CShoulder
Dec26°CShoulder

How much does a trip to Kauai cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £140 a day at the budget end, around £190 a day mid-range and £475+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1920 to £2680 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £700 off-peak, £900 typically and £1215 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 Kauai?

Kauai is strongest for natural landscapes, adventure, romance, and switching off. The main settings are tropical islands, coastal scenery, mountains, and rainforest and jungle, and the pace is active.

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

Strong fit if

  • You want natural landscapes, adventure, romance, and switching off.
  • You enjoy active days and getting outdoors.

Think twice if

  • You need the cheapest possible version of the trip.
  • You mainly want to stay by a pool or on one beach.
  • You want lively nightlife every evening.

Travel from the UK

Allow roughly 17.5 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 Kauai?

The strongest periods are April to June and September to October. November to March and July to August are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 29°C. Rainfall is generally limited.

How much does a trip to Kauai cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £140 a day at the budget end, around £190 a day mid-range and £475+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1920 to £2680 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £700 off-peak, £900 typically and £1215 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.

How long is the flight or journey to Kauai from the UK?

Allow roughly 17.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.

Who is Kauai good for?

Kauai best suits travellers looking for natural landscapes, adventure, romance, and switching off. Expect tropical islands, coastal scenery, mountains, and rainforest and jungle, with an active pace.

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