Apia travel guide
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You're Going to Love Apia
With 40,407 inhabitants, Apia is the most populous city in Samoa. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Apia has to offer.
When to visit Apia
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Apia 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 23 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 450 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Apia, with an average rainfall of 80 mm.
How to Get to Apia
Plane
When flying to Apia, you’ll arrive at Apia Faleolo (APW), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Apia from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 4h 45m.
Airports near Apia
Airlines serving Apia
Where to stay in popular areas of Apia
Most booked hotels in Apia
Hiring a car in Apia
Hiring a car in Apia costs $122 per day, on average, or $609 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Apia.
The most frequently booked car type in Apia is Economy (Toyota Rush or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Apia
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$106/day
Premium estate car
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$113/day