Suva is the capital of Fiji and its largest city. Car hire in Suva can open up the whole island of Viti Levu to you, allowing you to explore Natadola Beach, the tourist hub of Nadi, inland delights like Wainuta Falls and nature reserves like Koroyanitu National Park in your own time. Suva is also the commercial hub of Fiji, so if you’re there on business, Suva car hire is a practical option that allows you to take full control of your schedule.
Suva-Nausori Airport (SUV), also known as Luvuluvu, is situated around 25 km northeast of central Suva. The airport is connected to Suva by Kings Road, which can get you into town in around 30-40min. You will find companies like Avis, Budget and Hertz in the arrivals area of the single terminal building. However, if you're planning on booking your car hire in Suva, remember that airport vehicles often book out in advance, so it’s worth pre-booking online.
Since it’s the commercial hub of Fiji, traffic can get quite congested in Suva, with peaks at around 08:00 and 17:00 on weekdays. It also rains a lot, generally in small, passing showers. So, you may go out on a sunny morning and be hit with a downpour later in the day. It’s important to slow down to ensure you can brake and turn corners safely in wet conditions.
In Suva, and on the winding roads that connect the nation’s capital to the other villages and towns of Viti Levu, you will often see stray dogs and locals hanging out along the roadways. Keep an eye out and watch your speed to ensure you’re able to react quickly. Queens Road and Kings Road will take you around the perimeter of the island. Though the road quality is good in most places, it’s important to keep an eye out for potholes, particularly after heavy rainfall.
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Off-airport car hire locations in Suva are around 38% cheaper than airport locations on average
Intermediate car hires in Suva are around 22% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Suva
Some car hire companies in Suva which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Europcar, Budget and Hertz
On average a hire car in Suva costs $109 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Avis ($94/day) and Budget ($122/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Budget 123 Forster Road Walu Bay null (2 kilometres from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Suva is $7.35 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $88 and $118, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Suva.
Car hire companies onsite at Nausori airport include Budget and Avis.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Nausori airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Hertz and Avis.
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 $78 per day, on average.
A Economy car hire in Suva costs $85 per day, on average.
A Standard car hire in Suva costs $159 per day, on average.
In Suva, cars are most frequently hired at Coastal Cars Suva Downtown (3 km from city centre ).
On average hiring a car in Suva costs $757 per week ($108 per day).
On average a car hire in Suva costs $3,245 per month ($108 per day).
Whether you’ll be sticking to the city limits of Suva or venturing out to Pacific Harbour, Nadi, Lautoka and other beautiful regions of Fiji, a compact car should be all you need. Compact vehicles are ideal if you’re looking for cheap Suva car hire, and they’re also easy to park and manoeuvre. If you’ll be bringing your own gear for watersports or travelling in a large group, it’s worth upgrading your car hire in Suva to an SUV. This will give you plenty of legroom, roof racks and extra space for bags and equipment.
Within the city limits of Suva and in all residential areas of Fiji, the speed limit is 50 km/h unless otherwise signed. The maximum speed limits you’ll find on roads like Kings Road and Queen Road, which connect the coastal towns and villages of Viti Levu, is 80 km/h. However, there are many winding sections and tight turns on these roads, so keep an eye out for speed signs and always reduce your speed when navigating twisting roads and sections with potholes or other hazards.
You can expect to pay for parking in most parts of Suva, though some shopping centres, like Suva Central and Tappoo City, do offer free parking for the first hour. You generally have to make a minimum purchase of F$ 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.