Suva car hire

One car hire company which has updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected is Budget

On average a hire car in Suva costs $96 per day.

The average price of fuel in Suva is $6.22 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $75 and $99, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Suva.

The only car hire company onsite at Nausori airport is Budget.

The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Nausori airport to off-airport locations is Budget.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Intermediate car hire in Suva costs $89 per day, on average.

In Suva, cars are most frequently hired at Budget 123 Forster Road Walu Bay (2 km from city centre ).

On average hiring a car in Suva costs $669 per week ($96 per day).

On average a car hire in Suva costs $2,867 per month ($96 per day).

Whether you’ll be sticking to the city limits of Suva or venturing out to Pacific Harbour, Nadi, Lautoka and other beautiful regions of Fiji, a compact car should be all you need. Compact vehicles are ideal if you’re looking for cheap Suva car hire, and they’re also easy to park and manoeuvre. If you’ll be bringing your own gear for watersports or travelling in a large group, it’s worth upgrading your car hire in Suva to an SUV. This will give you plenty of legroom, roof racks and extra space for bags and equipment.

Within the city limits of Suva and in all residential areas of Fiji, the speed limit is 50 km/h unless otherwise signed. The maximum speed limits you’ll find on roads like Kings Road and Queen Road, which connect the coastal towns and villages of Viti Levu, is 80 km/h. However, there are many winding sections and tight turns on these roads, so keep an eye out for speed signs and always reduce your speed when navigating twisting roads and sections with potholes or other hazards.

Fuel prices in Suva can range from F$ 1.80-2.50 (A$ 1.14-1.60) with an average of around F$ 2.08 (A$ 1.31). Suva is very busy all day on Saturdays and around 08:00 and 17:00 on weekdays, so it’s best to avoid filling up at these times. Sundays are the quietest day, as many attractions are closed; however, you will find service stations open, making this a good day to fill up.

You can expect to pay for parking in most parts of Suva, though some shopping centres, like Suva Central and Tappoo City, do offer free parking for the first hour. You generally have to make a minimum purchase of F$ 5 (Suva Central) to F$ 20 (Tappoo City) and present your receipt to qualify for this free first hour. Parking rates can be anywhere from approximately F$ 0.80 (A$ 0.50) to F$ 2.50 (A$ 1.60) per hour. On-street parking is strictly regulated, with 30min and 60min time limits. The local government is tough on parking infringements, so it’s essential to abide by the time limit on your parking space.