Vaitape travel guide
Vaitape Tourism | Vaitape Guide
You're Going to Love Vaitape
With a population of 4,927, Vaitape is a must-see destination in Leeward Islands, French Polynesia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vaitape has to offer.
Where to Eat in Vaitape
For delicious green meals, Vaimiti (Motu Tehotu - BP 547) and Arii Moana (Motu Tehotu - BP 547) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Vaitape.
When to visit Vaitape
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Vaitape in January, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 71.6 °F, with an average temperature of 75.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 10.2″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Vaitape, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Vaitape
Plane
When flying to Vaitape, you’ll arrive at Vaitape Motu-Mute (BOB), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Vaitape from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 11h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Vaitape is to pick up a car rental from Papeete, which is about 161 miles from Vaitape. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, among others, in Papeete.
Airports near Vaitape
Airlines serving Vaitape
Where to stay in Vaitape
From 5-star hotels such as the Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort And Thalasso Spa, An IHG Hotel to great affordable options like the Oa Oa Lodge, Vaitape offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $389 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,409 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Vaitape
Most booked hotels in Vaitape
Renting a car in Vaitape
Renting a car in Vaitape costs $78 per day, on average, or $700 if you want to rent if for 9 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Vaitape.
The most frequently booked car type in Vaitape is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.