Suva is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Suva 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 Suva, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 7 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 3 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Suva, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Suva starts at around €26 per night, with a typical rate near €98 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Quest Suva, 5-star, guest rating 9 from 122 reviews, from €122 per night; Grand Pacific Hotel, 5-star, guest rating 8.8 from 1132 reviews, from €166 per night; Holiday Inn Suva by IHG, 4-star, guest rating 8.6 from 836 reviews, from €135 per night; Quest Suva, 4-star, guest rating 8.5 from 415 reviews, from €118 per night; Tanoa Plaza Hotel, 4-star, guest rating 8.4 from 122 reviews, from €94 per night.
Day trips & routes: Nausori — about 19 km, 36m drive; Rakiraki — about 149 km, 2h 56m drive; Nadi — about 187 km, 3h 25m drive. Fastest option is Nausori: 36m by car.
Suva: what to know
Things to see: "Private Transfer Nadi Airport to or from Hotel or Resort", rated 4.875 from 8 reviews, from €15.3; "Private Transfer: Suva to Nadi Airport", rated 4.5 from 2 reviews, from €185.25; "Suva Customized tour- Private", rated 4 from 5 reviews, from €95.29; "Port of Suva - Private Tour", rated 3.875 from 16 reviews, from €96.25; "Kiara Package tour", rated 3.3333333 from 3 reviews, from €40.27.
Suva 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 Suva is around €98, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Suva 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.
