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Other rental car considerations

Compact cars are typically cheaper and give good gas mileage and gas is typically very expensive in Maui

Check your car insurance provider to see if rental cars are included with your policy so you don’t have to pay extra on your car rental and opt out if it is covered

Use the cheap gas finder app to get the best gas prices around the island.

When you visit places, plan accordingly to bunch up all the attractions and activities in just one area of the island to save on gas, time and transport to all the places and activities you want to visit and experience.

Find good prices on airline fares

Getting a good airline fare to the islands takes a little bit of effort and research to score the best prices to the islands. Typically, it makes sense to have a flexible time frame and sign up for alerts to airlines or search consolidators offering specials certain times of the year.

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The cheapest flights typically offered to Hawaii are from the main hubs at Honolulu and Kahului in Maui and interisland fares are priced competitively if you plan on visiting nearby islands.

How to save on hotels or housing alternatives

One of the biggest budget components to visiting Maui is find a place to stay that fits into your budget. One way of doing this is to search with a variety of search hotel sites like Cheap Hotel Deals! Save up to $10◊ off our Fees on Hotels with Code HOTEL10. BOOK NOW!” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener nofollow” class=”rank-math-link”> CheapOair, Honolulu Hotels” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener nofollow” class=”rank-math-link”>Kayak that you can set your own criteria for days and daily rate range you want to pay for.

If you plan on making most of your own meals then sites like

Saving Money on Food and Drinks

Skip those expensive tropical drinks

Fancy drinks add up real fast at a local bar or pricy hotel oceanfront venue. Easier on the budget is to buy your own from Costco or a local market and take it to the beach for sunset or a fun picnic experience. Bring your ice tote bag drinks and favorite beverage and you’re all set to enjoy a fun venue for cheap where you are staying or somewhere outdoor by the beach or beautiful picnic area.

Cheap pupus or bring your own snacks

While shopping at Costco, farmers markets or the groceries make sure to pick up some favorite local snack food or try some of the local take out foods from take out spots or food trucks around the island. Bring your own food is the way to go and you can pick your own spot to hang out for free.

Other good dining options for Maui

Pop up road side stands

Local take out mom and pop shops

Food courts

Food Trucks

Happy Hour venues

Eat local with the small take out places, food delis and food courts and look out for local specialty foods like lau lau, loco moco, poke, bento boxes with spam or a variety of popular Hawaiian food to go.

Shop farmers markets and go local

You can support local growers, food preparers and other vendors by going to local farmers markets to get your fresh produce and tropical fruit, locally prepared snacks and finished goods, crafts and art along with other take away souvenirs or gifts that you can buy direct from the source. Not only are you supporting local businesses but getting fresh and local foods at great prices.

Check out the best markets to shop around Maui here for a list of farmers markets locations around the island.

Eat at Food Trucks around Maui

Some of the local specialty foods or what’s being offered from the food truck vendor from Thai food specialties, locally sourced shrimp over rice and mac salad, Hawaiian traditional food to a global range of delicious food to go. An affordable alternative to eating out, this is an easy and delicious option especially when they are conveniently located to popular attractions or locations on the islands.

There are a variety of places to try food trucks in Maui, you can try Honoapiilani Food Truck Park in Lahaina, the area around Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary on the Hana Hwy in Kahului area and in the Kihei area around Kalama Park is a cluster of food truck venues to try out. For a map and locations, check this link here for more details on Food trucks in the area.

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Conclusion of Maui on a budget

For Maui fun, you’ll love explore all fun activities and attractions around this easy trips to explore around the entire island. I hope this gives you some great ideas of things to do and see around the town and outlying areas to visit for cheap and on budget. If you can think of other suggestions or tips, please share them in the comment section below, thanks.

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