Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.
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.
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.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.
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.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.
Afternoon
''Coral Coast Adventure: Biausevu Waterfall & Natadola Beach !''
5.0· 20from €149
''Coral Coast Adventure: Biausevu Waterfall & Natadola Beach !'' — rated 5 from 20 reviews.
Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.
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
Nadi
Nadi is 32 km from Lautoka, 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 LautokaA free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.
Afternoon
Tanoa Waterfront Hotel -4 hours Tour & Return or Airport Dropoff
5.0· 5from €200
Tanoa Waterfront Hotel -4 hours Tour & Return or Airport Dropoff — rated 5 from 5 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
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 104 km from Lautoka, about 1h 56m 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 LautokaA calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.
Afternoon
Malolo Island Resort Day Trip with Lunch and Water Sports
5.0· 4from €138
Malolo Island Resort Day Trip with Lunch and Water Sports — rated 5 from 4 reviews.
Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.
Where you can drive from Lautoka.
Tap a place for photos, opening hours and reviews
Top attractions
Restaurants and cafés
''Coral Coast Adventure: Biausevu Waterfall & Natadola Beach !''
€149
Tanoa Waterfront Hotel -4 hours Tour & Return or Airport Dropoff
€200
Malolo Island Resort Day Trip with Lunch and Water Sports
€138
CFC Approved Roundtrip Transfer -Nadi Airport to First Landing & All Vuda Hotels
€26
First Landing Beach Resort & Villas
from €154 / night
Tanoa Waterfront Hotel
from €105 / night
Belo Vula Resort
from €96 / night
Landers Bay Resort & Spa Fiji - Adults Only
from €143 / night
Source — Tripadvisor
Best Place to hold events.
We had one the most memorable 80th birthday at Tanoa Waterfront hotel. Thanks to Mere and Shaahin who made our event an unforgettable one. Decoration and the atmosphere created was on point. Too good Tanoa Waterfront.
Save the Children Fiji wprkshop
Location is ideal, the atmosphere is serene, cleanliness of the rooms is fantastic and value for money. I would like to.acknowledge the support given by the the ID and conference staff, Shahim, who has supported and ensure qe have the ppt to the participants, the housekeeper for cleaning and providing new towels, Da…
pleasant end of vaction
We spent 4 nights after a cruise. The location is very peaceful. The Bure was comfortable. The breakfast (fruit, eggs and bread) was good. You could order additional dishes. We ate all our meals at the Raymond's. Each day you had two choices of appetizers and entrees. The menu changes daily. No beach but there is a nic…
A memorable stay thanks to CHRIS and the Tanoa Family
We had a wonderful stay at Tanoa Hotel! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome with their warm Fijian hospitality. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well maintained, and the facilities were excellent. A special thank you to CHRIS for his outstanding customer service. He went above and…