EV Charging Stations

Two EV chargers, $7 a day, in the main LIH lot

The EV Charging Stations at Lihue Airport sit in the main public surface lot, a quick 2‑minute walk across to the terminal. You’re not in a remote structure or off‑airport setup; you park and walk in with everyone else using the public lot.

Pricing is split: the charger itself runs $7 per 24 hours, and regular airport parking in that lot can reach up to $24 per 24‑hour period. Leave the car plugged in all day and you’re looking at around $31 per day for both parking and charging.

The setup is small: the EV area only handles two vehicles at a time, so availability can be hit or miss during heavier bank times out of LIH. There’s no separate reservation system or priority; it’s first‑come, first‑served like the rest of the public lot.

This spot works best if you’re flying out for at least a full day and want to come back to an EV that’s topped up rather than hunting for a charger elsewhere on Kauai. For quick 1–2 hour pickups, the $7 flat charge plus standard parking is usually overkill unless you absolutely need the electrons right then.

Tip: Pull into the main public lot and check the two EV stalls first; if both are taken, don’t circle. Grab a regular space nearby so you keep that 2‑minute terminal walk and avoid burning time before check‑in.