RV Rental Kihei, HI

There’s no shortage of forests, mountains, and valleys to explore on this island. When you book an RV rental in Kihei, the closest wildlife reservation to you is going to be the West Maui Forest Preserve, an area lush with rainforest, with incredible views of waterfalls and the ocean and valley below as you embark on some of the best ridgeline hiking trails on all of the island.

Meanwhile, if you head out from Kihei in the opposite direction, there’s no missing the massive national parks and forest reserves that make up most of the eastern half of the island. There are four in total: Kula Forest Reserve, Koolau Forest Reserve, Hana Forest Reserve, and Haleakala National Park. The last of these, Haleakala, is the largest and likely most famous. Its Summit District is home to the 10,023-foot Haleakala volcano, as well as 35+ miles of hiking trails through alpine shrubland, cloud forest, and cinder desert. It’s also an ideal area for stargazing if you’re willing to stay after dark.

The other district of Haleakala is Kipahulu, in the foothills of the volcano. This area is blanketed in lush vegetation and crisscrossed with freshwater rivers and streams. It’s also home to a ton of unique Hawaiian species, as well as the Seven Sacred Pools of Oheo Gulch.

If there’s one downside to Kihei, it’s that it’s simply too beautiful to be missed. A lot of its most famous areas will often have quite a few tourists, and there are sometimes limits to the number of people who are allowed in certain areas at certain times. To see the sunrise at Haleakala, for instance, you may have to book your reservation up to 60 days in advance. It’s something to be aware of, and it’s probably best to double-check your itinerary before heading out.

Like most cities on Maui, Kihei stretches out right along the Pacific Ocean. You barely even have to drive your Kihei rental motorhome to get to some of the best spots, and the views are absolutely stunning. Some local favorites include Sugar Beach, Charley Young, Keawakapu, and Kam I, II, and III. It’s the perfect area for wind sailing, swimming, surfing, scuba diving, and much, much more. If you’re into snorkeling, be sure to check out the Molokini Crater, a little off the coast. If you’d like to see some of the local marine species, meanwhile, just book a whale watching tour at the nearby Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. Another great water spot is Kihei Cove, which is perfect for surf and paddle boarding.

Kihei is the second-largest city on Maui, and there’s no shortage of things to do. The fourth Friday of every month, for example, you can head over to the Azeka Shopping Center Mauka, where you’ll find lots of free entertainment, food trucks, arts and crafts, and local shopping. Another cool area to check out is the Maui Brewing Company, which, in addition to being the largest craft brewery in the archipelago, offers fantastic tours of the facilities.

And if all the Kihei RV rental exploration leaves you with an appetite, the city also has some amazing food. Check out local Hawaiian favorites like musubi, pork, and shave ice.

Finding a Kihei rental RV is a great move in more ways than one. This is a pretty tourist-heavy area, which means hotel prices these days are about as high as Haleakala! Now, you’re probably going to have a little trouble finding parking within the city itself, but don’t worry, nothing on this island is really that far from Kihei. There are plenty of campgrounds in Maui’s massive parks and forests, and just remember that no matter where you end up, it’s guaranteed to be absolutely gorgeous.