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.
Noumea is served by 2 airports: Noumea Magenta (GEA) and Noumea Tontouta (NOU). The closest to downtown Noumea is Noumea Magenta, which is located 2 miles from the city center. Further away is Noumea Tontouta, 24 miles from the center of Noumea.
Average rates range from around $103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $189 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Noumea costs $54 per day, on average, or $163 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 29% cheaper than airport locations in Noumea.
Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Noumea, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.