Introduction
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. Noumea deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Noumea

Noumea in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 201
1 night at 3-star hotel
Noumea in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 201
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 (1,650 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,600 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,093 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (669 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (259 reviews)
Air Tahiti Nui
Excellent (80 reviews)
Aircalin
Excellent (12 reviews)
Air Caledonie

Where to stay in popular areas of Noumea

Most booked hotels in Noumea

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Hotel Beaurivage
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 159+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Noumea Ilot Maitre Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 290+
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Hilton Noumea La Promenade Residences
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 211+
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Nouvata
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 94+
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Renting a car in Noumea

Renting a car in Noumea costs C$ 68 per day, on average, or C$ 136 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

The most frequently booked car type in Noumea is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Renault Kwid or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Noumea costs C$ 68 per day, on average, or C$ 136 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

The most frequently booked car type in Noumea is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Renault Kwid or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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