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

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.

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When to visit Port Vila

Port Vila in March
Estimated hotel price
$264
1 night at 3-star hotel
Port Vila in March
Estimated hotel price
$264
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 3h 15m.

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.

Airports near Port Vila

VLIPort Vila Bauerfield
TGHTongoa
EAEEmae

Airlines serving Port Vila

Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (973 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (511 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (218 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (430 reviews)
Aircalin
Excellent (12 reviews)
Air Niugini
Okay (3 reviews)
Solomon Airlines
Air Caledonie
Air Vanuatu
Okay (7 reviews)
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Where to stay in Port Vila

Average rates range from around $151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $428 and up for a 5-star experience.

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)
$198+
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Breakas Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$204+
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The Melanesian Port Vila
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$168+
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Iririki Island Resort & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$258+
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Coconut Palms Resort
3 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
$127+
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Hiring a car in Port Vila

Hiring a car in Port Vila costs $169 per day, on average, or $845 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

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 Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Port Vila costs $169 per day, on average, or $845 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

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 Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.