United States How Much Does Maui Cost? (2026)
From budget $146/day to luxury $870/day — full daily expense breakdown
Maui Travel Cost — Quick Answer
Updated Jun 2026Per person, per day, in USD — daily cost summary for Maui.
- Budget / day
- $146
- Mid-range / day
- $346
- Luxury / day
- $870
- Biggest expense
- Accommodation ($180/day)
- 7-day total (incl. flights, mid)
- $2,920
- Est. round-trip flight
- $400-900 from US West Coast direct to OGG; $700-1,400 from Asia/EU via HNL + 30-min inter-island
As of 2026, a day in Maui costs about $146 on a budget, $346 mid-range, and $870 for luxury travel. Accommodation is the single largest cost, and a 7-day mid-range trip including flights totals around $2,920.
Maui can be done on a wide range of budgets. Hostels, local restaurants, and public transport keep daily costs around $146. A 3-star hotel with sit-down meals averages $346. Luxury travelers in 4-5 star hotels with fine dining should expect $870+ per day. Below: detailed breakdown by category, total budgets for 3/5/7-day trips, and local saving tips.
How much should you budget per day in Maui?
Per person, per day for Maui in three travel styles · 2026 figures.
- Accommodation$60
- Food$40
- Transport$25
- Activities$21
- Accommodation$180
- Food$70
- Transport$35
- Activities$61
- Accommodation$500
- Food$130
- Transport$50
- Activities$190
Maui is genuinely expensive — pricier than O'ahu. Resort fees $30-50/night auto-added. Tipping mandatory 18-22%. Rental car mandatory ($60-100/day + $30/night parking). Gas + groceries 30-50% above mainland — Costco Kahului + Walmart bulk run is the standard money-saver. Pre-book Haleakala sunrise reservation 60 days ahead — same-day impossible.
How much does each category cost in Maui?
Per person, per day in USD · 2026 figures.
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $60 | $180 | $500 |
| Food | $40 | $70 | $130 |
| Transport | $25 | $35 | $50 |
| Activities & Attractions | $21 | $61 | $190 |
| Daily Total | $146 | $346 | $870 |
How much does a 3, 5, or 7-day Maui trip cost?
Including round-trip flight estimate · per person · estimated flights: $400-900 from US West Coast direct to OGG; $700-1,400 from Asia/EU via HNL + 30-min inter-island
* Flight prices vary widely by origin and booking timing. Numbers above are average return economy fares.
Is Maui expensive compared to other cities?
Mid-range daily cost compared to other popular destinations.
* Exchange rates as of April 2026. Mid-range daily cost per traveler.
Cash or card — how should you pay in Maui?
How to pay and what to know about money in Maui.
US Dollar (USD).
Universal.
Mandatory: 18-22% restaurants, $1-2/drink bars, $5-10/night housekeeping.
Bank ATMs free with Wise/Revolut. Avoid resort ATMs (5-10% fees).
Recommended Tours & Activities
Booking tours in advance is typically 15-30% cheaper than walk-up rates.
Maui Hotel Search
Find rooms in your style — budget $60 to luxury $500+ per night.
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Why you can trust cost guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.