Nadi

Nadi travel guide

Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.

Nadi is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Nadi 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 Nadi, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 3 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Nadi, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.

Accommodation in Nadi starts at around €62 per night, with a typical rate near €181 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.

Well-reviewed hotels: Fiji Gateway Hotel, 3-star, guest rating 9 from 268 reviews, from €150 per night; Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa by IHG, 5-star, guest rating 9 from 1909 reviews, from €298 per night; Radisson Blu Resort Fiji Denarau Island, 5-star, guest rating 8.8 from 335 reviews, from €284 per night; The Terraces Apartments Resort, 3-star, guest rating 8.8 from 169 reviews, from €439 per night; Club Wyndham Denarau Island, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, 3-star, guest rating 8.8 from 48 reviews, from €444 per night.

Day trips & routes: Lautoka — about 32 km, 43m drive; Rakiraki — about 134 km, 2h 36m drive; Suva — about 187 km, 3h 22m drive. Fastest option is Lautoka: 43m by car.

Nadi: what to know

Things to see: "Fiji’s Ultimate Snorkelling Trip - Ride & Slide", rated 5 from 107 reviews, from €92.94; "Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Hotel", rated 5 from 29 reviews, from €12.08; "CFC Approved Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Maui Bay Properties", rated 5 from 25 reviews, from €38.66; "Extreme 12000ft Tandem Jump (45 seconds free fall)", rated 5 from 22 reviews, from €398.69; "''Coral Coast Adventure: Biausevu Waterfall & Natadola Beach !''", rated 5 from 20 reviews, from €149.01.

Nadi 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 3 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Nadi is around €181, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.

To rent a car in Nadi 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 3 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.

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What to see in Nadi in 7 days

A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.

day1

Getting to know Nadi

An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.

  • Morning

    Nadi Wellness

    4.8· 490 reviews

    #6 of 34 Spas & Wellness in Queenstown

    134 Gorge Road, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand

    Mon: 09:00–19:00

    Nadi Wellness — rated 4.8 across 490 reviews · #6 of 34 Spas & Wellness in Queenstown · opening hours: Mon: 09:00–19:00 · 134 Gorge Road, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand.

  • Lunch

    EcoCafe Nadi

    4.8· 46 reviews

    #20 of 138 Places to Eat in Nadi

    Lot 38 Queens Road, Martintar, Nadi, Viti Levu Fiji

    Mon: 17:00–22:00

    A good lunch stop is EcoCafe Nadi — rated 4.8 across 46 reviews · #20 of 138 Places to Eat in Nadi · opening hours: Mon: 17:00–22:00 · Lot 38 Queens Road, Martintar, Nadi, Viti Levu Fiji.

  • Afternoon

    Nadi Narasimhaswamy Temple

    4.7· 15 reviews

    #4 of 13 things to do in Channapatna

    Channapatna India

    Nadi Narasimhaswamy Temple — rated 4.7 across 15 reviews · #4 of 13 things to do in Channapatna · Channapatna India.

  • Evening

    Nadi Cafe

    4.5· 186 reviews

    #63 of 840 Places to Eat in Jerusalem

    Hillel Street 39 Student Dormitories, Jerusalem 94581 Israel

    Mon: 07:00–23:00

    A good lunch stop is Nadi Cafe — rated 4.5 across 186 reviews · #63 of 840 Places to Eat in Jerusalem · opening hours: Mon: 07:00–23:00 · Hillel Street 39 Student Dormitories, Jerusalem 94581 Israel.

Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.

day2

The main sights

The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.

  • Morning

    Nadi Urban Adventures

    4.7· 53 reviews

    #3 of 11 Food & Drink in Nadi

    12 Normas pl, Nadi, Viti Levu Fiji

    Nadi Urban Adventures — rated 4.7 across 53 reviews · #3 of 11 Food & Drink in Nadi · 12 Normas pl, Nadi, Viti Levu Fiji.

  • Lunch

    Bulaccino Cafe Namaka, Nadi

    4.4· 403 reviews

    #13 of 138 Places to Eat in Nadi

    Queens Rd Namaka, Nadi, Viti Levu Fiji

    Mon: 07:00–16:00

    A good lunch stop is Bulaccino Cafe Namaka, Nadi — rated 4.4 across 403 reviews · #13 of 138 Places to Eat in Nadi · opening hours: Mon: 07:00–16:00 · Queens Rd Namaka, Nadi, Viti Levu Fiji.

  • Afternoon

    Sri Agathiyar Nadi Jothida Nilayam

    4.3· 6 reviews

    #31 of 55 things to do in Madurai

    2 311 C M Nagar, Madurai 625020 India

    Sri Agathiyar Nadi Jothida Nilayam — rated 4.3 across 6 reviews · #31 of 55 things to do in Madurai · 2 311 C M Nagar, Madurai 625020 India.

  • Evening

    Daikoku Nadi

    4.3· 348 reviews

    #14 of 138 Places to Eat in Nadi

    Northern Press Rd. Martintar, Nadi, Viti Levu Fiji

    Mon: 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:30

    A good lunch stop is Daikoku Nadi — rated 4.3 across 348 reviews · #14 of 138 Places to Eat in Nadi · opening hours: Mon: 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:30 · Northern Press Rd. Martintar, Nadi, Viti Levu Fiji.

Up to 29 °C in the days ahead — do the walking in the morning and spend midday indoors.

day3

Museums, history and local food

A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.

  • Morning

    Monumento Natural Lahuen Nadi

    4.2· 29 reviews

    #14 of 44 things to do in Puerto Montt

    Puerto Montt Chile

    Monumento Natural Lahuen Nadi — rated 4.2 across 29 reviews · #14 of 44 things to do in Puerto Montt · Puerto Montt Chile.

  • Lunch

    Nadi! Georgian Bistro

    4.3· 30 reviews

    #1,581 of 7,445 Places to Eat in Lisbon

    Rua Sao Filipe Neri 21, Lisbon 1250-225 Portugal

    Tue: 12:30–15:30, 19:00–23:00

    A good lunch stop is Nadi! Georgian Bistro — rated 4.3 across 30 reviews · #1,581 of 7,445 Places to Eat in Lisbon · opening hours: Tue: 12:30–15:30, 19:00–23:00 · Rua Sao Filipe Neri 21, Lisbon 1250-225 Portugal.

  • Afternoon

    Fiji’s Ultimate Snorkelling Trip - Ride & Slide

    5.0· 107from €93

    Fiji’s Ultimate Snorkelling Trip - Ride & Slide — rated 5 from 107 reviews.

Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.

day4

A day out of town

Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.

  • All day

    Lautoka

    Lautoka is 32 km from Nadi, about 43m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Nadi
day5

Walking and what you missed

A free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.

  • Morning

    Nadi Produce Markets

    3.8· 198 reviews

    #8 of 30 things to do in Nadi

    Nadi, Viti Levu Fiji

    Mon: 07:00–17:00

    Nadi Produce Markets — rated 3.8 across 198 reviews · #8 of 30 things to do in Nadi · opening hours: Mon: 07:00–17:00 · Nadi, Viti Levu Fiji.

  • Afternoon

    Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Hotel

    5.0· 29from €12

    Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Hotel — rated 5 from 29 reviews.

Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.

day6

A tour, or a second trip out

A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.

  • All day

    Rakiraki

    Rakiraki is 134 km from Nadi, about 2h 36m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Nadi

Day trips

Within a ~2.5h drive of Nadi.

Route map

Where you can drive from Nadi.

What to see and where to eat

What to see and where to eat in Nadi

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Top attractions

Restaurants and cafés

What travellers say about places in Nadi

Source — Tripadvisor

5 Wyndham Garden Wailoaloa Beach FijiFriends getaway

Amazing

We came for drinks when staying here and staff was amazing at serving and specially Mareca, amazingly good at serving and looking after us! 100/10. Must visit 😊
424patelp2026-08-07on Tripadvisor
5 Wyndham Garden Wailoaloa Beach FijiFriends getaway

Excellent friendly service

We have been here 2 nights in a row and Mareca has been amazing. Friendly and efficient. Always taking care of us.
marcmB8507GE2026-08-07on Tripadvisor
5 Wyndham Garden Wailoaloa Beach FijiFriends getaway

Must try it

Fantastic service. Friendly staff. Mareca was the absolute best. Smiling
Vacationer656172026-08-07on Tripadvisor
5 Urban Sugar Beach Club FijiFriends getaway

ESA is the best

Best server in the hotel, ESA is AMAZING Polite, professional, friendly, warm, the reason we came back to the crown
95bl_m2026-08-07on Tripadvisor

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