Lautoka is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Lautoka works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Lautoka, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 2 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Lautoka, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Lautoka starts at around €96 per night, with a typical rate near €123 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: First Landing Beach Resort & Villas, 3-star, guest rating 8.4 from 1106 reviews, from €154 per night; Tanoa Waterfront Hotel, 4-star, guest rating 8.1 from 1095 reviews, from €105 per night; Belo Vula Resort, 3-star, guest rating 8 from 152 reviews, from €96 per night; Landers Bay Resort & Spa Fiji - Adults Only, 4-star, guest rating 8 from 116 reviews, from €143 per night; Nila Beach Resort, 4-star, guest rating 6.1 from 275 reviews, from €123 per night.
Day trips & routes: Nadi — about 32 km, 43m drive; Rakiraki — about 104 km, 1h 56m drive. Fastest option is Nadi: 43m by car.
Lautoka: what to know
Things to see: "''Coral Coast Adventure: Biausevu Waterfall & Natadola Beach !''", rated 5 from 20 reviews, from €149.01; "Tanoa Waterfront Hotel -4 hours Tour & Return or Airport Dropoff", rated 5 from 5 reviews, from €200; "Malolo Island Resort Day Trip with Lunch and Water Sports", rated 5 from 4 reviews, from €138.37; "CFC Approved Roundtrip Transfer -Nadi Airport to First Landing & All Vuda Hotels", rated 5 from 2 reviews, from €25.77; "Half Day Tour in Nadi", rated 5 from 1 reviews, from €151.8.
Lautoka has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 2 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Lautoka is around €123, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Lautoka you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 2 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Fiji, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
