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Maui

The second-largest Hawaiian island, Maui draws millions of visitors a year to its beaches, Haleakala volcano and the Road to Hana. The 2023 Lahaina wildfire exposed the sharp tensions between a tourism-dependent economy and a local population increasingly strained by housing shortages, displacement and a landscape whose natural resilience has limits. A new state green fee beginning in 2026 marks Hawaii's first formal climate-impact levy on overnight visitors.

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Maui

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Saturation snapshot

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Severely overtouristed

Last updated: 2026-05-30

Movement through central areas is slow — expect to dodge and wait. Lines at major sights routinely exceed 1–2 hours without pre-booking. Iconic views are difficult to photograph without crowds in frame. Local residents have publicly raised concerns about visitor volume.

Crowd Density
78 source
Visitor Impact
75 source
Local Sentiment
80 source
Trajectory
72 source

Restrictions, taxes & fees

Fee Amount When Source Verified
Hawaii Green Fee (TAT increase)
All overnight visitors in transient accommodations statewide including Maui, effective January 2026
 — 0.75% surcharge on accommodation rate governor.hawaii.gov
2026-05-30
Maui County Transient Accommodations Tax (MCTAT)
All short-term accommodation rentals (under 180 days) in Maui County; in addition to state TAT
 — 3% of gross rental proceeds mauicounty.gov
2026-05-30
State Parks non-resident camping fee
Non-Hawaii-resident campers at all Hawaii State Parks (up to 10 people per site)
 — USD 30.00 per campsite per night dlnr.hawaii.gov
2026-05-30