Noumea travel guide
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You're Going to Love Noumea
With 93,060 inhabitants, Noumea is the most populous city in New Caledonia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Noumea has to offer.
When to visit Noumea
How to Get to Noumea
Plane
Noumea is served by 2 airports: Noumea Magenta (GEA) and Noumea Tontouta (NOU). The closest to the city centre of Noumea is Noumea Magenta, which is located 2 miles from the city centre. Further away is Noumea Tontouta, 24 miles from the centre of Noumea.
Airlines serving Noumea
Where to stay in Noumea
From 5-star hotels such as the Le Méridien Noumea Resort & Spa to great affordable options like the Hôtel du Centre, Noumea offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $287 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Noumea
Most booked hotels in Noumea
Hiring a car in Noumea
Hiring a car in Noumea costs $75 per day, on average, or $301 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Noumea.
Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Noumea, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.