RV rental Paia, HI: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Get a truer sense of Hawaii on a winding journey to Maui's eastern shore. A drive on the Hana Highway in your Paia camper rental is a case of the journey being equally important as the destination. From Kahului, the (in)famous narrow and sinuous Hana Highway stretches for a total of 65 miles, with only the mile markers standing between you and the hidden gems ahead (or below). Twenty minutes out of Paia, the Twin Falls Farm Stand around mile marker 2 comes into view. Leave your RV rental in Paia at the parking lot, then access the falls via the Wailele Farm entrance. Up next is the Kaumahina State Wayside Park between mile marker 12 and 13. This is a nice place to stop for a picnic and stretch your legs on a walking path for a view of the Maui coastline. At mile marker #19, the Upper Waikani Falls can easily be viewed from the comfort of your Paia motorhome rental or the lip of the bridge above it. To get to the bottom of the falls, a tricky hike down requires caution and a certain level of fitness. Hanawai Falls lies beyond, at mile marker 24. For a change of scenery, stop for a few hours at mile marker 31 to explore the Hana Lava Tube. It's an easy, self-guided descent (small children allowed) into a subterranean tunnel that was formed almost a thousand years ago. A mile farther up the road marks the start of the Wai'anapanapa State Park. Hike the Caves Loop Trail, walk on a black sand beach, and marvel at red-tinted tide pools, courtesy of tiny shrimps. At certain times of the year, watch blowholes erupt, explore lava tubes, and view colonies of seabirds. At the end of the road to Hana, the Haleakala National Park welcomes visitors eager to witness the sunrise over the crater. There are four overlooks, all accessible by vehicle: the Red Hill Summit (at more than 10,000 feet), Visitor Center (9,740 feet), Kalahaku Overlook (9,324 feet) and Leleiwi Overlook (8,840 feet). Some campervans may not be suited to the driving task ahead, so make sure your travel trailer rental in Paia is. Of course, your journey to Hana won't be complete without stopping at this gem of a town that represents the unspoiled Hawaiian frontier. With its rugged shoreline, historic buildings, and remote location, Hana looks what Maui looked before development came to the island.