Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Honiara travel guide

Honiara Tourism | Honiara Guide

You're Going to Love Honiara

With 64.609 inhabitants, Honiara is the most populous city in the Solomon Islands. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Honiara deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Honiara

Honiara in January
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Honiara in January
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Honiara in January, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 71.6 °F, with an average temperature of 78.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 13.8″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Honiara, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.

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How to Get to Honiara

Plane

When flying to Honiara, you’ll arrive at Honiara Henderson Intl (HIR), which is located 10 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Honiara from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 21h 35m.

Plane

When flying to Honiara, you’ll arrive at Honiara Henderson Intl (HIR), which is located 10 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Honiara from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 21h 35m.

Airlines serving Honiara

Qantas Airways
Good (1,093 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (259 reviews)
Air Niugini
Okay (4 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Honiara

Most booked hotels in Honiara

Honiara Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, 164 reviews)
$124+
Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, 255 reviews)
$160+
Pacific Crown Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, 103 reviews)
$143+
King Solomon Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.4, 609 reviews)
$97+

Renting a car in Honiara

Renting a car in Honiara costs $144 per day, on average, or $289 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Premium (Toyota HiAce or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Honiara, while also 9% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Honiara costs $144 per day, on average, or $289 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Premium (Toyota HiAce or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Honiara, while also 9% cheaper than other types, on average.