Port Vila travel guide
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You're Going to Love Port Vila
With 35,901 inhabitants, Port Vila is the most populous city in Vanuatu. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Port Vila has to offer.
When to visit Port Vila
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Port Vila in January, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is August, when it can get as cold as 17 °C, with an average temperature of 21 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 340 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Port Vila, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.
How to Get to Port Vila
Plane
When flying to Port Vila, you’ll arrive at Port Vila Bauerfield (VLI), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Port Vila from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 3h 15m.
Airlines serving Port Vila
Where to stay in Port Vila
Average rates range from around $145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $127 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Port Vila
Most booked hotels in Port Vila
Hiring a car in Port Vila
Hiring a car in Port Vila costs $184 per day, on average, or $921 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
The most frequently booked car type in Port Vila is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.