# OGG — Maui (Kahului)

> OGG (Kahului) is the main international airport serving Maui, United States. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/ogg-maui

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Uber/Lyft
- **Typical fare:** $70-100 to Kaanapali
- **Journey time:** 30-50 min to Kaanapali
- **Pickup point:** Designated ride-hailing pick-up zone, check app for exact location.
- **Key warning:** Fares can be higher during peak hours or if there's high demand.
- **Fare reality (OGG → Kaanapali):** expected $70-100 · concerning $110 · likely scam Over $120
- **Overall risk:** medium — Taxi scams are reported by visitors, and public transport information is difficult to find and infrequent.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of OGG, ranked

1. **Uber/Lyft** _(recommended)_ — cost $70-100 (to Kaanapali), journey 30-50 min (to Kaanapali), wait 5-15 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Upfront pricing; Trackable ride; Generally reliable
   - Cons: Fares can surge; No scheduling ahead for airport pickups (Uber); Availability can be an issue at extreme hours
2. **Taxi** — cost $87 (to Kaanapali), journey 30-50 min (to Kaanapali), wait 5-10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Readily available outside baggage claim
   - Cons: Risk of meter fraud/overcharging; Higher fares than ride-hailing in some cases; May demand cash only
3. **Maui Bus** — cost Free (for students), journey 60+ min (to Kahului/Wailuku), wait Infrequent service, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Extremely cheap/free for students
   - Cons: Limited routes and schedules; Not practical for popular tourist destinations like Kaanapali; Information is difficult to find online

## First 30 minutes after landing at OGG

1. Connect to airport Wi-Fi
2. Download Uber/Lyft app
3. Request your ride
4. Head to pickup zone
5. Confirm car details

## Common scams at OGG

- **Taxi Meter Scam** (medium risk): Taxi drivers refusing to start the meter and demanding a higher cash fare at the destination. _How to avoid:_ Confirm meter use or fixed fare beforehand; use ride-hailing apps for upfront pricing.
- **Overcharging Taxi** (medium risk): Taxi demanding an inflated fare, especially for tourists, claiming it's the standard rate. _How to avoid:_ Check estimated fares on airport websites or ride-hailing apps before getting in a taxi.

## Payment warnings at OGG

- Always confirm fare and payment method before starting a taxi ride.
- Prefer card payments to create a transaction record.
- Be wary of taxi drivers refusing to use the meter.

## Arrival checklist for OGG

- Book Uber/Lyft
- Confirm car details
- Avoid unmetered taxis
- Have app ready

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Last updated: June 2026

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