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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Honiara has to offer.

When to visit Honiara

Honiara in February
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Honiara in February
Estimated hotel price
$68
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 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Honiara from the United States departs from Dallas and takes around 23h 20m.

Plane

When flying to Honiara, you’ll arrive at Honiara Henderson Intl (HIR), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Honiara from the United States departs from Dallas and takes around 23h 20m.

Airlines serving Honiara

Qantas Airways
Good (946 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (210 reviews)
Air Niugini
Okay (3 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Honiara

Most booked hotels in Honiara

Heritage Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 167 reviews)
$167+
Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 258 reviews)
$146+
Honiara Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, 157 reviews)
$112+
Pacific Crown Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, 89 reviews)
$157+
King Solomon Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, 598 reviews)
$97+

Renting a car in Honiara

Renting a car in Honiara costs $157 per day, on average, or $472 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Renting a car in Honiara costs $157 per day, on average, or $472 if you want to rent if for 3 days.