The Cost of Renting a Car in Fiji: Full Car Rental Cost Breakdown

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The Price of Budget Cars

Budget cars are a popular category of rental vehicles in Fiji for obvious reasons. Most of the roads that visitors use are well-maintained, and local speed limits are relatively low, making your standard town or touring car suitable.

Cars in a car rental company’s “Compact”, “Economy” or “Group 1” category are likely to be either compact cars and/or old models. The latter may come with a few minor issues; a window that doesn’t open properly, a faulty radio, etc. Although it’s unlikely that the vehicle will break down, as rental vehicles are usually maintained to a higher standard than personal vehicles, it’s more of a risk with old models. With this in mind, you may want to consider a company that also offers roadside assistance.

The Cost of Hiring a Compact Car

The typical small car in Fiji is a Perodua Viva, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Getz, Toyota Yaris or something similar. Daily rates are usually FJ$80-$130.

The Cost of Hiring a Budget Medium Car

Medium-sized cars, such as a Toyota Belta, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Accent, Toyota Vios or something similar, will cost between FJ$130 to FJ$180/day.

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The Price of SUV and 4WD Vehicles

SUVs (sports utility vehicles) are a popular category of vehicles for rent in Fiji. With high clearance, these vehicles can tackle most inland roads to villages with popular attractions, for instance, Abaca in the Koroyanitu National Park, Narara on the Suncoast or even parking up your driveway in Savusavu on Vanua Levu.

Compact SUVs like Toyota Rav4 are usually your most affordable option at the expense of less room, while mid-range SUVs like Hyundais are a better option for groups of 3-5 and families.

If you want to show off in Fiji, it’s usually done in a pickup truck, also known as a ute. Most come with four-wheel-drive, while many also have manual transmission. The set-up is a bit much for where most tourists want to go. Otherwise, these gas-guzzlers are more likely to guzzle your travel budget than prove useful during your trip in Fiji.

That being said, those who need a 4WD know who they are, so be prepared to pay a premium rental rate for pickup trucks/utes in Fiji.

The Cost of Hiring an SUV

More robust cars like SUVs, with models such as a Toyota Rav4, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Tucson, or something similar, are usually priced at FJ$150-$300/day.

The Cost of Hiring a Pickup Truck/Ute

If you’re planning to get off the beaten track, get extra control with a 4WD vehicle, such as a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Toyota Hilux, Toyota Fortuner or something similar. Prices range from FJ$225 to FJ$300 a day.

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The Price of Vans and People Movers

If you have a whole tribe to move, people movers and minivans are also available to hire in abundance in Fiji. People movers usually sit 6-8 people, while vans typically sit 10-16.

The Cost of Hiring a People Mover

For a people-mover, such as a Toyota Noah, Toyota Innova or something similar, expect to pay around FJ$100-$220/day.

The Cost of Hiring a Minivan

For full-size vans, such as a Toyota Hiace, expect to pay FJ$180-$250/day.

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Additional Costs for Hiring a Vehicle

Of course, hiring a vehicle doesn’t just include the daily rate. There are other costs to keep in mind, such as the mandatory cost of fuel. There are also optional extras, such as airport delivery, additional drivers, baby seats and insurance excess reduction.

Note that there will likely be some free inclusions in your car rental, such as unlimited kilometres and roadside assistance.

• Petrol/litre – FJ$3-$3.20
• Diesel/litre – FJ$2.50-$2.70
• Local accommodation delivery – FREE
• Airport delivery – FREE
• Non-local accommodation delivery – FJ$50-$200
• Additional driver/day – FJ$0-$10
• Insurance/day – FJ$0-$30
• Baby seat/day – FJ$0-$25
• Unlimited kilometres – FREE (except Thrifty Car Rental incurs a surcharge once hires have exceeded 300 km (186 mi))
• Roadside assistance – FREE (if available)
• Bond (refundable) – FJ$500
• Credit card fee – 2-5% of the payment total
• Out-of-hours service/hour – FJ$0-$25
• Car cleaning fee (if returned excessively dirty) – FJ$25
• Roadside car wash – FJ$7.

Check out more costs associated with travelling Fiji in What is the Cost of Travelling in Fiji?

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How Much Does it Cost to Rent a Car in Fiji?

So how much does it cost to rent a car in Fiji? In other words, how much should you budget for? Below, we have calculated some approximate prices for renting a car in Fiji across three different durations.

How Much is it to Hire a Car for a Day in Fiji?

A one-day SUV car rental in Fiji costs approximately FJ$150-$300 per day.

Additional mandatory costs to take into consideration:

• Fuel tank top-up at the end of your trip – Our experience shows that this roughly comes to FJ$30 if travelling approximately 125 km (78 mi).

Total: Combining all the costs above, you can expect to pay FJ$180-$330 for your transportation in Fiji for one day in an SUV. This does not include any additional services like vehicle delivery outside of Nadi, insurance, etc.

How Much is it to Hire a Car for Five Days in Fiji?

An SUV car rental in Fiji is approximately FJ$750-$1,500 for five days (that’s FJ$150-$300 per day)

Additional mandatory costs to take into consideration:

• Fuel tank top-up at the end of your trip – Our experience shows that this roughly comes to FJ$70-80 if travelling approximately 300 km (186 mi).

Total: Combining all the costs above, you can expect to pay FJ$820-$1,580 for your transportation in Fiji for 5 days in an SUV. This does not include any additional services like vehicle delivery outside of Nadi, insurance, etc.

How Much is it to Hire a Car for a Week in Fiji?

Compact SUV car rental in Fiji is approximately FJ$1,050-$2,100 for seven days (that’s FJ$150-$300 per day.

Additional mandatory costs to take into consideration:

• Fuel tank top-up at the end of your trip – Our experience shows that this roughly comes to FJ$95-$105 if travelling approximately 400 km (249 mi).

Total: Combining all the costs above, you can expect to pay FJ$1,145-$2,205 for your transportation in Fiji for 7 days in an SUV.