Noumea travel guide

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You're Going to Love Noumea

With 93,060 inhabitants, Noumea is the most populous city in New Caledonia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Noumea has to offer.

When to visit Noumea

Noumea in June
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Noumea in June
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Noumea

Plane

Noumea is served by 2 airports: Noumea Magenta (GEA) and Noumea Tontouta (NOU). The closest to downtown Noumea is Noumea Magenta, which is located 3 km from the city center. Further away is Noumea Tontouta, 38 km from the center of Noumea.

Plane

Noumea is served by 2 airports: Noumea Magenta (GEA) and Noumea Tontouta (NOU). The closest to downtown Noumea is Noumea Magenta, which is located 3 km from the city center. Further away is Noumea Tontouta, 38 km from the center of Noumea.

Airports near Noumea

Airlines serving Noumea

Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (959 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (542 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (141 reviews)
Air Tahiti Nui
Excellent (44 reviews)
Aircalin
Good (8 reviews)
Air Vanuatu
Okay (7 reviews)
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Where to stay in Noumea

Average rates range from around $103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $188 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Noumea

Most booked hotels in Noumea

DoubleTree by Hilton Noumea Ilot Maitre Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1482 reviews)
$192+
Chateau Royal Beach Resort & Spa, Noumea
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1217 reviews)
$201+
Hotel Beaurivage
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1796 reviews)
$114+
Hilton Noumea La Promenade Residences
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1029 reviews)
$170+
Le Méridien Noumea Resort & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.6, 610 reviews)
$188+
Nouvata
3 stars
Good (6.8, 4529 reviews)
$59+

Renting a car in Noumea

Renting a car in Noumea costs $55 per day, on average, or $166 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in Noumea.

Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Noumea, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Noumea costs $55 per day, on average, or $166 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in Noumea.

Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Noumea, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.