Taxi Prices in Fiji: The Costs You Need to Know 2025

Last Updated: 16 July, 2025

A Guide to Taxi Fares in Fiji

Taxis in Fiji are an affordable way to get around the towns of Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Kadavuand Ovalau. While taxis are required to run on meters within most of Fiji’s towns, long-distance trips are available where the fare can often be negotiated.

To help you understand the taxi prices in Fiji, we’ve put together this quick overview of the taxi fares you need to know.

For more advice, check out The Guide to Taxis in Fiji.

The Difference Between Metred Taxis (LT) and Hire Taxis (LH)

Fiji offers two main types of taxi services, each with distinct characteristics:

🚖 Taxi Type	🔢 License Plate	📝 Key Features
Metered Taxis (LT)	“LT” (nationwide), “ND” (Nadi), “LK” (Lautoka)	• Use a metre • “Taxi” sign on top • Generally cheaper than LH taxis
Hire Taxis (LH)	“LH”	• Often called transfer companies • Names include “Tours & Transfers” • Slightly more expensive • Commonly arranged by hotels/resorts

Learn more about the differences between The Guide to Taxis (LT) and Hire Taxis (LH) in Fiji, and check out more tips in the 10 Things You Need to Know About Taxis in Fiji.

Taxi Prices in Fiji: The Costs You Need to Know

Taxi Prices in Viti Levu

Taxis can be an affordable way to get around towns in Fiji, where LT taxis must use meters for trips within town areas, and LH taxis set a fixed rate. Both LT and LH taxis will charge a fixed rate when leaving the town boundaries.

Viti Levu LT Taxi Flagfall Rates

The taxi meter flagfall in Viti Levu is around FJ$5 from Nadi Airport, and FJ$2 elsewhere between 6 am and 9 pm. It is FJ$3 outside of these hours.

Airport taxis at Nadi Airport have a drop charge of FJ$0.15 per 100 metres, and a waiting charge of FJ$0.18 per minute.

For all other taxis, the drop charge is FJ$0.10 per 100 metres, and the waiting charge is FJ$0.18 per minute.

The government sets metered taxi fares; you can check out the most up-to-date prices on the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission website.

LT and LH Taxi Prices from Nadi International Airport

One of the most popular journeys on Viti Levu is between Nadi International Airport and the resorts around Viti Levu. Both LT and LH taxis provide transport between Nadi Airport and the following destinations.

To Nadi Town: FJ$12-$17 (LT) and FJ$18-$30 (LH)
To Wailoaloa: FJ$10-$15 (LT) and FJ$18-$25 (LH)
To Martintar: FJ$8-$12 (LT) and FJ$15-$18 (LH)
To Denarau: FJ$15-$18 (LT) and FJ$18-$40 (LH)
To Vuda: FJ$15-$20 (LT) and FJ$25-$35 (LH)
To Lautoka: FJ$25-$35 (LT) and FJ$45-$55 (LH)
To Sigatoka: FJ$90-$130* (LT/LH)
To the Pacific Harbour: FJ$170-$200* (LT/LH)
To Rakiraki: FJ$250-$300* (LT/LH)
To Suva: FJ$250-$300* (LT/LH)

* Note that a meter would not typically be used because these destinations are outside of Nadi’s boundaries.

Learn more about the above destinations in How Much Does a Nadi Airport Taxi Cost?

LT and LH Taxi Prices Around Nadi

Due to the lower flagfall rate, taking a taxi around Nadi is slightly cheaper than taking one from the airport. Also, expect cheaper rates to get to the airport.

Nadi Town to Martintar: FJ$5-$10 (LT) and FJ$10-$15 (LH)
Wailoaloa to Denarau: FJ$15-$20 (LT) and FJ$25-$30 (LH)
Denarau to Wailoaloa: FJ$30-$35* (LH)
Namaka to Wailoaloa: FJ$15-$20 (LT) and FJ$20-$25 (LH)

* Note that “LT” taxis are not permitted to offer pick-ups on Denarau. What’s more, “LH” drivers have to pay a surcharge to pick up from Denarau, so expect prices to be around FJ$5 more than you paid to get to Denarau.

Other Taxi Prices for Viti Levu

LH taxis are less abundant outside of Nadi, so the prices below are for LT taxis only. Some other journeys you might be interested in knowing the cost of taxis in Viti Levu include:

Nausori Airport to Suva city centre: FJ$30-$50 (LT)
Suva to the Pacific Harbour: FJ$40-$60 (LT)
Crossing Suva City: FJ$4-$8 (LT)
Suva to Colo-i-Suva Forest Park: FJ$15-$25 (LT).

Taxi Prices in Vanua Levu, Taveuni and Ovalau

The only other islands with taxis in Fiji are the islands of Ovalau, Vanua Levu and Taveuni. Like Viti Levu, LT taxis must use meters for trips within town areas, and LH taxis set a fixed rate. Fares between towns or for sightseeing in the countryside can be negotiated.

Vanua Levu, Ovalau, Taveuni and Kadavu LT Taxi Flagfall Rates

The taxi meter flagfall on Vanua Levu, Ovalau, Taveuni and Kadavu is around FJ$7.10 for airport taxis and, for all other areas, FJ$2.30 between 6 am and 9 pm. It is FJ$3.30 outside of these hours.

It is then FJ$0.10 per 100 metres, and the waiting charge is FJ$0.18 per minute.

The government sets metered taxi fares; you can check out the most up-to-date prices on the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission website.

LT and LH Taxi Prices in Savusavu and Vanua Levu

LT taxis must use a meter within a 16 km (10 mi) radius of Savusavu or Labasa. There are very few LH taxis, but they exist (shoutout to Ashneil in Savusavu!)

Savusavu to Labasa: FJ$120-$150 (LT/LH)
Airport to Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort: FJ$13-$14 (LT) and FJ$20 (LH)
Airport to Savusavu: FJ$5 (LT) and FJ$10-$15 (LH)
Savusavu to Vuadomo: FJ$20 (LT)
Savusavu to Vuodomo (including 2-hour wait and return): FJ$80 (LH)
Daku Resort to Savusavu: FJ$4-$5 (LT)
Koro Sun to Savusavu: FJ$18 (LT) and FJ$20-$30 (LH).

LT and LH Taxi Prices on Taveuni

There are limited taxis in Taveuni. Some typical prices in Taveuni include:

Matei Airport to the Matei resorts: FJ$2-$10 (LT/LH)
Matei to Bouma (Tavoro) Falls: FJ$25-$50 (LT/LH)
Matei to Waiyevo: FJ$20-$30 (LT/LH)
Waiyevo to Vuna (Paradise Taveuni): FJ$30-$40 (LT/LH)

LH Taxi Prices on Ovalau and Kadavu

LT taxis on these islands follow the flagfall rates commissioned by the government. Otherwise, LH and carriers on Kadavu charge the following: (Oh, and you can learn more about carriers in Minivans & Carriers in Fiji: What You Need to Know).

Airport to Landing: FJ$20 (LH)
Airport to any accommodation in Vunisea: FJ$10 (LH)
Wharf to Market: FJ$10 (LT/LH)
(Essentially, you are charged FJ$5-$10 per place visited, plus a waiting charge of FJ$5-FJ$10).

More About Taxi Prices in Fiji

That’s it for the guide to taxi prices in Fiji. For more about taxis and prices, take a look at the following:

Finally, check out Fiji Travel Budget: How Much Does a Trip to Fiji Cost? for even more budgeting tips.

Sources:

The information in this guide has been compiled from our extensive research, travel and experiences across Fiji and the South Pacific, accumulated over more than a decade of numerous visits to each destination. Additional sources for this guide include the following:

Land Transport Authority (Road safety advice - Updated [2025])
Tourism Fiji (General travel advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Immigration (Visa and immigration advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Revenue & Customs Service (Customs and visitor taxes - Updated [2025])
Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (Biosecurity advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Meteorological Service (Weather forecast and warnings - Updated [2025])
Fiji Bureau of Statistics (Statistics and travel data - Updated [2025])
Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (Tourism statistics - Updated [2025])
SPTO (Pacific tourism advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (Tourism trade association - Updated [2025])
Safe Travel (New Zealand travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
Smart Traveller (Australia travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
Travel.State.Gov (U.S. travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])

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About The Author

Laura (Lora) S.

This article was reviewed and published by Laura, editor in chief and co-founder of Fiji Pocket Guide. Since arriving solo in the South Pacific over 10 years ago with nothing but a backpack and a background in journalism, her mission has been to show the world how easy (and awesome) it is to explore a paradise such as Fiji. She knows the islands inside-out and loves sharing tips on how best to experience Fiji’s must-dos and hidden gems. Laura is also editor of several other South Pacific travel guides.

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