Costco Maui Trip (2024)

FAQs

Is Costco in Maui more expensive? ›

The prices are slightly higher at Costco on Maui than at Costco in California or elsewhere on the mainland. But the prices at Costco on Maui are still a lot cheaper than at most other stores on Maui.

YES!

We use our buying authority to negotiate the best value in the marketplace, and then pass on the savings to Costco members.

Do I need a Costco membership to shop at the Maui Costco? Yes, a Costco membership is required to shop at the Maui Costco. Recently, a membership is also required to enjoy a meal at the outdoor food court.

Costco Maui

You'll be able to pick up all your food, supplies and gifts. You'll even be able to pick up some of that essential Adoboloco Pineapple Hot Sauce. Yes the Maui Costco also sells premium liquor/alcohol for a better price than you can get at your mainland liquor store.

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In addition to saving on nightly room charges, you will also save big on meals because you'll have your own kitchen for preparing meals. Take a trip to Costco when you land (located 2 minutes from the airport) and stock your kitchen for the week.

High season is the busiest and most expensive time on Maui — usually during winter in the Northern Hemisphere (when it's freezing cold elsewhere. Summer and spring break are also high seasons, when kids are out of school and families are vacationing on the island.

Chris Hendrix, who oversees the buying division at Costco Travel, told CountryLiving.com that the booking “sweet spot” for these trips is usually three to six months ahead of time. There's weekly rotating deals that include vacation packages, shipboard credit offers on cruises and prepaid gratuity events.

Trips booked through Costco Travel are often discounted and/or include perks and benefits you may not get by booking directly or through other booking portals. Usually, a trip booked through Costco Travel will also include a Digital Costco Shop Card (essentially a type of Costco gift card) of varying value.

Use your card and earn 3% cash back rewards on Costco Travel purchases worldwide including airfare, hotels, car rentals, and cruise lines.

It's about 1 mile from the airport on your left as you leave. It's very crowded there always, but it's a great start to your trip. Stock up on drinks - alcoholic and non-alcholic as well as anything else you might want depending on your accomadations like a kitchen, fridge, etc.

Will my Costco card work in Hawaii? ›

Your membership card is valid at any Costco warehouse worldwide and is not transferable.

Maui Floral Specials allows you to request flowers in advance to be held for pick up on the day you choose at the Costco Kahului Maui store. Select from our wide assortment of exotic arrangements and flower baskets, bouquets, garden bunches, hand sewn flower Lei and more.

Alcohol: There are Hawaiian distilleries like Ocean Vodka and Koloa Rum that are available here on the mainland but are cheaper there and taste pretty good. There's also drinks like the Lava Flow and Mai Tai you'll see at restaurants.

The Maui Costco is located at 270 Dairy Road in Kahului. It's right off Highway 30, so it's easy to find and get to, especially after arriving from the airport. There are also plenty of other stores and restaurants within 5 minutes if you want to check out Tin Roof or Target.

“Most foods and staples are imported from somewhere else.” According to the state's Office of Planning Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism, Hawaii — located 2,506 miles from the U.S. mainland — imports 85% to 90% of its food, with predictable results.

Kapalua is a resort town located on the west side of Maui. The town is known for its beautiful beaches, luxury resorts, and world-class golf courses. Kapalua has some of the most expensive properties on the island, with prices ranging from $2 million to $30 million.

You can save considerable dollars by shopping at Costco upon your arrival in Hawaii. If you are not a Costco member, head to Target or Walmart for your grocery shopping. These will be the second cheapest groceries in Hawaii and every large Hawaiian city has one.

Our location managers and buying teams keep a close watch on inventory and pricing. At times, our suppliers may adjust item prices on additional shipments. Sometimes, local competition might affect the price of that item.