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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Port Vila travel guide

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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.

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When to visit Port Vila

Port Vila in October
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Port Vila in October
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 6h 40m.

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 6h 40m.

Airports near Port Vila

VLIPort Vila Bauerfield
TGHTongoa
EAEEmae

Airlines serving Port Vila

Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (439 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (190 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
Aircalin
Excellent (11 reviews)
Air Niugini
Excellent (1 reviews)
Solomon Airlines
Air Caledonie
Air Vanuatu
Okay (7 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Port Vila

Most booked hotels in Port Vila

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Nasama Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$232+
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Warwick Le Lagon - Vanuatu
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$330+
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Iririki Island Resort & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$336+
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The Melanesian Port Vila
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$162+
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Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$212+
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Hiring a car in Port Vila

Hiring a car in Port Vila costs $116 per day, on average, or $579 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Port Vila.

The most frequently booked car type in Port Vila is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is, on average, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Port Vila costs $116 per day, on average, or $579 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Port Vila.

The most frequently booked car type in Port Vila is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is, on average, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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