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The Costs of Accommodation in Fiji
Most people think of all-inclusive family resorts or five-star luxury eco-resorts on private islands when it comes to Fiji. In fact, there is a whole range of accommodation options to suit your budget.
Whatever option you choose, your hotel expenses are likely to burn the biggest hole in your wallet so it’s good to be aware of these costs:
- A private room in a hotel: FJ$200 per night
- A double ensuite room in a mid-range hotel: FJ$400–500 per night
- A room or villa in a luxury resort: from FJ$1000
The Costs of Food in Fiji
Food costs can vary dramatically depending on whether you choose to pick up snacks from the local street vendors or enjoy fine dining experiences.
Food is cheaper on the main island of Viti Levu but many tourists don’t even need to leave the luxury of their resort to dine. A majority of resort hotels offer all-inclusive meal packages while many cruises include food in the price of the fare.
On average, it’s best to put aside roughly FJ$90 per day for meals. The average cost of meals might be as follows:
- Street food from a roadside stand: FJ$6–10 per snack
- A main course at a mid-range restaurant: FJ$35 per person
- A two-course dinner at a high-end restaurant: FJ$60–80
The Costs of Transport in Fiji
Many visitors to Fiji don’t travel far. They might just journey from the airport to their all-inclusive luxury resort, which serves all their needs for the duration of their stay.
Getting to and from the airport (as well as around the main island) there are two main taxi services, local taxis and yellow airport taxis. Yellow taxis have a FJ$5 flagfall while local taxis generally have a FJ$1.50 flagfall. Journey costs average around FJ$1 per kilometre after that.
Bus journeys between the major towns on Viti Levu are frequent and cost about FJ$20 for the five-hour journey between Nadi and Suva.
With over 300 islands in Fiji, you’ll need to journey by boat or plane to get beyond the Viti Levu.
The fares on passenger ferry journeys vary hugely depending on where you go. To the nearby Mamanuca Islands, prices are between FJ$80 and FJ$175 one way per adult.
Flying is almost as affordable as sea travel and is particularly popular, given the incredible views and fast journey.
Prices range from roughly FJ$300 return from Nadi to the southern islands to about FJ$400 return to the northern islands. The ten-minute flight to the Mamanucas costs about FJ$80 return.
The Costs of Activities in Fiji
But there are some activities you just won’t want to miss out on. Here are some of the costs you can expect for various Fijian adventures:
- A day dive cruise with Captain Cook: FJ$180–FJ$250
- A full-day snorkelling cruise: FJ$120–150
- Entrance fee to Tavoro Waterfalls on Taveuni Island: FJ$36 per person
- Entrance fee to Sabeto Hot Springs: FJ$20 per person
