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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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Apia has to offer.

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Activities & attractions in Apia

When to visit Apia

Apia in January
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Apia in January
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Apia

Plane

When flying to Apia, you’ll arrive at Apia Faleolo (APW), which is located 25 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Apia from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 8h 55m.

Plane

When flying to Apia, you’ll arrive at Apia Faleolo (APW), which is located 25 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Apia from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 8h 55m.

Airports near Apia

Airlines serving Apia

Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,293 reviews)
Air China
Good (91 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (475 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (190 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (401 reviews)
Samoa Airways
Mediocre (1 reviews)

Where to stay in Apia

Average rates range from around $148 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $131 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Apia

Most booked hotels in Apia

Taumeasina Island Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$423+
The Samoan Outrigger Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$120+
Tanoa Tusitala Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$213+
Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey's Hotel & Bungalows
5 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$172+
Moatoga Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$107+
Hotel Millenia Samoa
3 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
$124+

Hiring a car in Apia

Hiring a car in Apia costs $113 per day, on average, or $451 if you want to hire it for 4 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.

Compact (Hyundai Creta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Apia, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Apia costs $113 per day, on average, or $451 if you want to hire it for 4 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.

Compact (Hyundai Creta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Apia, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

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