Rarotonga travel guide
Rarotonga Tourism | Rarotonga Guide
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
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.
How to Get to Rarotonga
Plane
When flying to Rarotonga, you’ll arrive at Rarotonga (RAR), which is located 1 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rarotonga from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 5h 45m.
Airports near Rarotonga
Airlines serving Rarotonga
Where to stay in Rarotonga
Average rates range from around $249 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $749 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rarotonga
Most booked hotels in Rarotonga
Hiring a car in Rarotonga
Hiring a car in Rarotonga costs $61 per day, on average, or $305 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.
Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rarotonga, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.