5 Best Car Rentals in Sigatoka & the Coral Coast

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Coastal Rental Cars

One of the largest local car rental companies in Fiji, Coastal Rental Cars is an excellent option for car rental on the Coral Coast. They are 100% Fijian owned and have multiple locations across Viti Levu. Rent reliable late-model cars for a reasonable price, especially with their off-season and weekend rates. Personal drivers are also available to hire. Note that tax isn’t usually included in their advertised rates.

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Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

One-way rentals may be available at an extra charge. Drop-offs are available at the airports and resorts/hotels for an extra charge.

Coral Coast pick-up/drop-off locations: Korotogo Back Road (Sigatoka).
Other pick-up/drop-off locations: Nadi Airport, Denarau and Suva city centre.

Vehicles Available

Vehicles offered by Coastal Rental Cars include compact cars, medium cars/sedans, SUVs, 4WDs, utes, people-movers and minivans. Most vehicles have automatic transmission.

• Toyota Passo, Hyundai Accent
• Toyota Yaris, Kia Rio
• Toyota Corolla INZ, Toyota Wish, Toyota Fielder, Kia Cerato
• Chevrolet Cruze, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra
• Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata
• Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson
• Toyota Hilux, Isuzu D-Max
• Nissan Urvan, Toyota Hiace
• Toyota Prado, Chevrolet Captiva, Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Alphard.

Services and Inclusions

• 1 driver (21+ years old)
• Chauffeur drivers available
• Discounts on weekend and off-season rentals
• Multiple-day hires have unlimited kilometres; one-day hires have the first 300 km (185 mi) free.

Insurance

Insurance is a mandatory purchase of FJ$22 per day with a damage excess of FJ$2,500 (groups 1-3) and $4,000 (groups 4-9). The excess rate can be reduced by purchasing an excess reducer of FJ$20 to $25 per day to reduce the excess to FJ$1,000 (groups 1-3) and $2,000 (groups 4-9). A FJ$500 bond is held with by credit card authorisation or as a cash deposit.

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Green Rental Cars

A locally-owned car rental company and mechanics just outside of Sigatoka, Green Rental Cars is well worth considering for hires up to a week with irresistible long-term deals. Choose from a small but reliable fleet of well-maintained models, as the company is also the local mechanics. If you are looking for locals on the Coral Coast, this is the way to go. Cash, credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, JCB and more) and online transfers are accepted as payment methods.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

Alternative pick-up/drop-off locations can be arranged for a fee, including Nadi Airport, Denarau, Momi Bay, Pacific Harbour, Suva, Nausori Airport and Vuda Marina.

Coral Coast pick-up/drop-off location: Musara (Sigatoka).

Vehicles Available

Vehicles offered by Green Renal Cars include compact cars, medium cards/station wagons and 4WDs. Most vehicles have automatic transmission.

• Toyota Yaris
• Toyota Wish
• Toyota Fielder
• Kia Rio
• Toyota Corolla
• Suzuki Vitara
• Toyota Hilux

Services and Inclusions

• 1 driver
• Basic insurance
• Roadside assistance.

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Thrifty Car Rental

Working with a wide range of hotels and resorts along the Coral Coast, Thrifty Car Rental could just be the most convenient rental company of the lot! There is no surcharge for dropping vehicles off at a location different from pick-up, should you, for example, want to drop the vehicle off in Nadi at the end of your holiday. Although Thrifty’s fleet is not as huge as other car rental companies on the Coral Coast, they at least offer what the average tourist in Fiji needs.

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Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

Free one-way rental is available between Thrifty’s partner resorts and depots. Charges will be made to other one-way pick-up/drop-off locations.

Coral Coast pick-up/drop-off locations: Coral Coast resorts (Hilton Sonaisali, Shangri-La, Outrigger, Tambua Sands, Hideaway and Naviti).
Other pick-up/drop-off locations: Denarau resorts (Westin, Sheraton, Radisson, Hilton, Sofitel, Wyndham and The Terraces), Nadi area hotels, Nadi International Airport, Lautoka resorts (First Landing) and Pacific Harbour resorts (The Pearl Resort).

Vehicles Available

Vehicles offered by Thrifty include compact cars, SUVs and 4WDs. Most vehicles have automatic transmission.

• Group 1 – Highway Runner (Hyundai Accent)
• Group 2 – Country Explorer (Hyundai Tucson)
• Group 3 – 4WD Adventure Cruiser (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado)

Services and Inclusions

• 1 driver (21+ years old)
• Basic insurance
• Full roadmap
• Deals such as “Hire for 7 days, pay for 6” and similar
• Unlimited kilometres (on hires of two days or more)
• Free one-way rentals between certain locations

Insurance

Insurance is included in car rentals with a damage excess of FJ$2,000 for Group 1 and 2 vehicles and FJ$5,000 for Group 3 vehicles. There is the option to reduce the excess amount by 50% by paying approximately FJ$25 per day.

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Budget Car Rentals

Familiar to many and affordable, Budget is well worth considering for renting a car on the Coral Coast. If you want to, drop off the vehicle in a different location from where you picked it up (charges will apply). With extra features available to hire, such as baby seats and onboard WiFi, you can really make this car rental your own.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

One-way rentals may be available at an extra charge. Note that you cannot take vehicles on ferries to other islands without written permission from Budget.

Coral Coast pick-up/drop-off locations: Queens Road (Sigatoka).
Other pick-up/drop-off locations: Nadi International Airport, Nadi Downtown, Port Denarau, Lautoka, Suva Airport, Walu Bay (Suva), Labasa (Vanua Levu) and Savusavu (Vanua Levu).

Vehicles Available

Vehicles offered by Budget include compact cars, medium cars, luxury vehicles, SUVs, 4WDs, minivans and even delivery trucks. Most vehicles have automatic transmission.

• Suzuki Alto
• Suzuki Swift
• Suzuki SX4
• Mazda 2
• Mazda 5
• Mazda 6
• Suzuki Jimmy
• Suzuki Grand Vitara
• Mazda CX-5
• Landrover Discovery 4
• BMW 3 Series
• Suzuki APV and Higer H5A
• Mazda BT-50
• Higer H5A
• Hino Dutro

Services and Inclusions

• 1 driver (25+ years old)
• Basic insurance
• Roadside assistance
• One-way car rental (fee applies)

Insurance

Insurance is included in car rentals with a damage excess between FJ$3,000 and FJ$10,000. The excess rate can be reduced by purchasing an excess reducer. Third-party insurance can also be purchased for around FJ$25 a day.

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Hertz

Another international car rental company with a presence in Sigatoka is Hertz. Members of their Hertz Gold Plus Rewards scheme may choose to rent with Hertz to gain member benefits. Otherwise, with locations also in Nadi and Suva, Hertz is well located on the main tourist route through Viti Levu.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

One-way rentals may be available at an extra charge.

Coral Coast pick-up/drop-off location: Main Street (Sigatoka).
Other pick-up/drop-off locations: Nadi International Airport, Nausori Airport (Suva) and Suva city centre.

Vehicles Available

Vehicles offered by Hertz include compact cars, SUVs, 4WDs, utes and delivery vans. Most vehicles have automatic transmission.

• Toyota Yaris
• VW Vento
• VW Jetta
• VW Passat
• Jeep Cherokee
• VW Amarok
• Hyundai H1
• Ford Ranger
• VW Caddy

Services and Inclusions

• 1 driver (21+ years old)
• Basic insurance

Insurance

Loss Waiver Damage (including third-party) insurance is included in car rentals with an excess of FJ$3,000 for Groups B and C and FJ$5,000 for other car groups. Accident excess reduction can be purchased for FJ$30 a day reducing Groups B and C to FJ$1,000 and to FJ$2,000 for other car groups.