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 (985 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (962 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (311 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (138 reviews)
Air Tahiti Nui
Excellent (43 reviews)
Aircalin
Good (8 reviews)
Air Vanuatu
Okay (7 reviews)
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Where to stay in Noumea

Average rates range from around $102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $194 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, 1493 reviews)
$200+
Chateau Royal Beach Resort & Spa, Noumea
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1233 reviews)
$205+
Hotel Beaurivage
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1811 reviews)
$117+
Hilton Noumea La Promenade Residences
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1030 reviews)
$174+
Le Méridien Noumea Resort & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.6, 613 reviews)
$194+
Nouvata
3 stars
Good (6.8, 4556 reviews)
$59+

Renting a car in Noumea

Renting a car in Noumea costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 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 28% 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.

Renting a car in Noumea costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 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 28% 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.