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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Rarotonga travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rarotonga

Rarotonga is a must-see destination in , Cook Islands. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rarotonga has to offer.

When to visit Rarotonga

Rarotonga in May
Estimated hotel price
$360
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rarotonga in May
Estimated hotel price
$360
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rarotonga in January, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 20 °C, with an average temperature of 22 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 260 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Rarotonga, with an average rainfall of 100 mm.

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How to Get to Rarotonga

Plane

When flying to Rarotonga, you’ll arrive at Rarotonga (RAR), which is located 1 mile from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rarotonga from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 5h 45m.

Plane

When flying to Rarotonga, you’ll arrive at Rarotonga (RAR), which is located 1 mile from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rarotonga from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 5h 45m.

Airports near Rarotonga

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Airlines serving Rarotonga

United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,407 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (439 reviews)
Air Tahiti
Good (10 reviews)
Air Rarotonga
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Where to stay in Rarotonga

Average rates range from around $280 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $980 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rarotonga

Most booked hotels in Rarotonga

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Muri Beach Club Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$431+
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Pacific Resort Rarotonga
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$733+
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Club Raro Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$209+
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The Edgewater Resort & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$269+
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Sanctuary Rarotonga On The Beach
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$264+
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The Islander Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$227+
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Hiring a car in Rarotonga

Hiring a car in Rarotonga costs $63 per day, on average, or $317 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 Rarotonga.

The most frequently booked car type in Rarotonga is Luxury (Class Luxury Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Rarotonga costs $63 per day, on average, or $317 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 Rarotonga.

The most frequently booked car type in Rarotonga is Luxury (Class Luxury Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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