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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Port Vila has to offer.

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 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

Airlines serving Port Vila

Qatar Airways
Good (3,862 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,332 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (826 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (512 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (199 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (494 reviews)
Air Niugini
Excellent (1 reviews)
Aircalin
Good (10 reviews)
Air Vanuatu
Okay (7 reviews)
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Where to stay in Port Vila

Average rates range from around $142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $120 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Port Vila

Most booked hotels in Port Vila

Iririki Island Resort & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$284+
Grand Hotel and Casino
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$250+
Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$231+
The Melanesian Port Vila
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$149+
Warwick Le Lagon - Vanuatu
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$295+

Hiring a car in Port Vila

Hiring a car in Port Vila costs $106 per day, on average, or $423 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Hiring a car in Port Vila costs $106 per day, on average, or $423 if you want to hire it for 4 days.