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Kauai: Amazon KDP category data

Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Kauai, updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $16.99, median 6 reviews, average rating 4.4 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 25/100 (highly competitive).

25Opportunity / 100
$16.99Median price
6Median reviews
Price range (middle 50%)$12.99 – $19.99
Average rating4.4
New releases (90 days)13%
Books on the list100
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What stands out

  • Its review barrier is lower than in 88% of Books categories: the median best seller has only 6 reviews, so new books can chart with few.

Top 10 Kauai best sellers

  1. The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed book cover by Andrew Doughty

    The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed

    by Andrew Doughty

    • List rank#1
    • Price$21.26
    • Rating4.9
    • Reviews129

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  2. Frommer’s Hawaii 2026: Smart Itineraries & Maps (incl. Fold Out Map)| Sanity Saving Tips | book cover by Natalie Schack

    Frommer’s Hawaii 2026: Smart Itineraries & Maps (incl. Fold Out Map)| Sanity Saving Tips | Covers Maui, Oahu, Kauai, The Big Island, Molokai & Lanai | See More, Spend Less (Complete Guide)

    by Natalie Schack

    • List rank#2
    • Price$22.90
    • Rating4.6
    • Reviews77

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  3. HAWAII BUCKET LIST: Top Must-Do Experiences, Hidden Gems, Best Beaches, Volcanoes, Waterfa book cover by Ethan Ridley

    HAWAII BUCKET LIST: Top Must-Do Experiences, Hidden Gems, Best Beaches, Volcanoes, Waterfalls & Unforgettable Island Adventures

    by Ethan Ridley

    • List rank#3
    • Price$16.99
    • Rating5.0
    • Reviews5

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  4. Kauai Travel Guide 2026: Your Step by Step Plan to Explore the Top Beaches, Eat Like a Loc book cover by Malia Anela

    Kauai Travel Guide 2026: Your Step by Step Plan to Explore the Top Beaches, Eat Like a Local, and Experience the Island With Confidence From the Moment You Arrive

    by Malia Anela

    • List rank#4
    • Price$15.99
    • Rating4.0
    • Reviews45

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  5. The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed book cover by Andrew Doughty

    The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed

    by Andrew Doughty

    • List rank#5
    • Price$22.37
    • Rating4.8
    • Reviews1,925

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  6. Kauai Hawaii Adventure Guide Franko Maps Waterproof Map book cover by Franko Maps Ltd.

    Kauai Hawaii Adventure Guide Franko Maps Waterproof Map

    by Franko Maps Ltd.

    • List rank#6
    • Price$8.99
    • Rating4.7
    • Reviews228

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  7. Fodor's Kauai (Full-color Travel Guide) book cover by Fodor’s Travel Guides

    Fodor's Kauai (Full-color Travel Guide)

    by Fodor’s Travel Guides

    • List rank#7
    • Price$20.99
    • Rating4.6
    • Reviews88

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  8. Lonely Planet Kauai: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider T book cover by Ashley Harrell

    Lonely Planet Kauai: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider Tips | Covers Lihu'e, Kapa'a & the East Side, Hanalei & the North Shore and more (Travel Guide)

    by Ashley Harrell

    • List rank#8
    • Price$16.49
    • Rating4.0
    • Reviews18

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  9. Kauai Travel Guide 2026-2027: Your Essential Companion to Scenic Drives, Must-See Attracti book cover by Ronald M. Tejeda

    Kauai Travel Guide 2026-2027: Your Essential Companion to Scenic Drives, Must-See Attractions, Beautiful Beaches, Epic Hikes, Local Food, Outdoor Adventures, and Sample Itineraries

    by Ronald M. Tejeda

    • List rank#9
    • Price$12.99
    • Reviews-

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  10. HAWAII ISLAND-HOPPING BY LAND & SEA 2027-2028: The Complete Guide to Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi & book cover by KINGSLEY WEATHERBY

    HAWAII ISLAND-HOPPING BY LAND & SEA 2027-2028: The Complete Guide to Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi & Hawaiʻi Island, Beaches, Cruises, Scenic Drives, Food & Itineraries

    by KINGSLEY WEATHERBY

    • List rank#10
    • Price$16.98
    • Rating4.0
    • Reviews1

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FAQ

Is Kauai a good niche for Amazon KDP?

Its KDPTop opportunity score is 25/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 6 reviews and sells for $16.99.

How many reviews do you need to rank in Kauai?

The median best seller has 6 reviews, and 87% of them have fewer than 100.

What do Kauai best sellers cost?

The median price is $16.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $12.99 and $19.99.

Can new books break into Kauai?

13% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.

About this data

Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.