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

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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Noumea has to offer.

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When to visit Noumea

Noumea in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 225
1 night at 3-star hotel
Noumea in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 225
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 centre. Further away is Noumea Tontouta, 38 km from the centre 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 centre. Further away is Noumea Tontouta, 38 km from the centre of Noumea.

Airports near Noumea

GEANoumea Magenta
NOUNoumea Tontouta
ILPIle Des Pins

Airlines serving Noumea

Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Air Tahiti Nui
Excellent (63 reviews)
Air Caraïbes
Good (41 reviews)
Aircalin
Excellent (11 reviews)
Air Caledonie

Where to stay in Noumea

From 5-star hotels such as the Le Méridien Noumea Resort & Spa to great affordable options like the Hotel Du Centre, Noumea offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 294 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Noumea

Most booked hotels in Noumea

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Hilton Noumea La Promenade Residences
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 211+
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Hotel Beaurivage
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 156+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Noumea Ilot Maitre Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 281+
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Le Méridien Noumea Resort & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 294+
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Nouvata
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 119+
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Renting a car in Noumea

The most frequently booked car type in Noumea is Compact (Dacia Duster or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Noumea is Compact (Dacia Duster or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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