Noumea car hire

An economy car handles the small streets of Noumea well, with tight turning circles helping navigate sharp corners and city traffic. A full-size model is great if you’re planning to explore the coastline, offering a smooth ride and more cabin space.

The speed limit in Noumea is 30 km/h in urban areas and 50 km/h in rural districts. Be careful to stick to the maximum of 110 km/h on motorways as local drivers are known for speeding faster.

Parking Higginson on Rue de Sebastopol charges approximately ₣ 50 (A$ 0.70) per hour and has all-day spaces available for about ₣ 250 (A$ 3.40). Free parking spaces can also be found in the car park on the corner of Paul-Doumer Ave and Jules Ferry St, directly across from the Quai Jules Ferry.

Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Noumea.

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A Mini car hire in Noumea costs $64 per day, on average.

If you are looking to book an electric vehicle when you are in Nouméa, make sure you check out the available EV charging points. Look out for the bright green parking spaces in places like the Géant Dumbéa Mall or Station Shell Apogoti in Dumbéa; you can charge your car here. When picking up your cheap hire car in Nouméa, ask the customer service agents for some nearby charging stations, so you can top up with ease.

You can hire a car in Nouméa at the minimum age of 21. In addition, you will need to have been in possession of your licence for at least two years. Nouméa car hire companies may also request an International Driver’s Permit. When you book cheap car hire in Nouméa, you should check for any surcharges that are issued to younger drivers, between the ages of 21 and 25, as you may need to pay this on collection of your car.