What transport does Fiji use?

What transport does Fiji use?

Modes of transport in Fiji include rail, road, water, and air. The rail network is mainly used for movement of sugar cane. Suva and Lautoka are the largest seaports.

How do you get around in Fiji?

Getting around Fiji

1. BY ROAD. Paved highways encircle the two big islands connecting villages, towns and cities so it’s fairly easy to get around.
2. Hotel Transfers. Most hotels can arrange airport transfers.
3. Private Transfers.
4. Buses.
5. Taxis.
6. Car Rentals.
7. BY AIR.
8. Chartered Flights.

How much does transportation cost in Fiji?

Shared or private taxis are also quite cheap and can be a great way to see the countryside. Share taxis from Nadi to Suva cost around F$17 while private taxis charge approximately F$80 from Suva to Sigatoa. Getting from Nadi Airport to the city centre will cost between F$8-$10, though these prices can be negotiated.

Does Fiji have taxis?

You will find taxis on Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Taveuni and Ovalau. The bus stations in the main towns usually have taxi depots and there is often an oversupply of taxis, with drivers competing for business. Most taxi drivers are Indo-Fijians keen to discuss life and local issues.

Are there buses in Fiji?

Public buses are plentiful and inexpensive in Fiji, and it’s possible to go all the way around Viti Levu on them. I did it once by taking the Fiji Express from Nadi to Suva one morning, a local express to Rakiraki the next morning, and then another express to Lautoka and a local back to Nadi.

How much are taxis in Fiji?

Taxis are only permitted to use a meter in Vanua Levu’s town areas, which is the same price as in Viti Levu: the flagfall is around FJ$5 from the airport and FJ$1.50 elsewhere between 6am and 10pm and FJ$2 outside of these hours. It is then FJ$1 per km.

Is there Uber in Fiji?

Uber is not permitted to operate in Fiji.

How much does a taxi cost in Fiji?

Is Fiji expensive to travel?

Fiji is an expensive country to travel around – even for travelers who are budget-savvy. There are dorm rooms throughout the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands, and even though some of these are called resorts, they are cheap in the scheme of Fiji accommodation.

How much is a bus ticket in Fiji?

The maximum express fare for Suva-Nausori is $2.11 and Tacirua has agreed to charge $2.00 for adult fare. “On non-exclusive routes, we encourage bus operators to demonstrate cost leadership and set competitive fares to = attract customers as Tacirua Buses has.”

Is there Uber in Nadi Fiji?

Uber: Uber is currently unavailable in Fiji but taxis are available and affordable.

How much does it cost to ride the bus in Fiji?

You connect by bus from Suva to Natovi, from Buresala to Levuka, and from Nabouwalu to Labasa (local buses connect Labasa to Savusavu). The Suva-Levuka fare costs about F$30 (US$20/£10), while the Suva-Labasa fare is about F$60 (US$39/£20).