Capital · Fiji
Suva
Give Suva one night, two if you want the museum and Colo-i-Suva: it is a working capital, not a beach stop.
Suva is Fiji's capital and the country's commercial and political centre, on the wet south-east coast of Viti Levu. It has the Fiji Museum, the municipal market, colonial-era buildings and the region's best Indo-Fijian food, but no good swimming beach. Most travellers reach it by bus from Nadi (about 4 h) or fly into Nausori (SUV), 23 km away. One night covers the centre; two lets you add Colo-i-Suva and a day trip.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- FJD
- Best months
- Jul–Sep
- avoid Dec–Mar (cyclone season and heaviest rain)
- Airports
- SUV · NAN
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 6
- Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
- Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
- Melanesia ↗Malaria is present in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and parts of Vanuatu (not Fiji or New Caledonia): ask a travel clinic about tablets before you go.
- Fiji ↗Many passports get a visitor permit on arrival, but rules differ by nationality and require onward travel: check the Fiji Immigration Department for your passport before booking.
- Fiji ↗Declare food, plant and animal products on arrival; Fiji enforces biosecurity checks at the airport.
- Fiji ↗Visiting a village: go with a guide or invitation, cover shoulders and knees, remove hats, and bring kava (yaqona) for the sevusevu welcome.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Suva911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Suva, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Fijian dollar (FJD, FJ$).Fiji-wide
- SIM or eSIMVodafone Fiji and Digicel both sell tourist SIMs in Nadi arrivals; passport registration is required.Fiji-wide
- Tap waterTreated in Nadi, Lautoka and Suva but visitors mostly drink bottled or filtered; boil or filter on outer islands and in villages.Fiji-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Not expected; leave coins for great service.Fiji-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 240 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Fiji-wide
- SafetySuva is friendly but has pickpockets and pushy touts.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and cafés; public toilets are few — use cafés, petrol stations and the Nadi market.Fiji-wide
- Emergency numbers911 ambulance and fire · 917 police
- Sundays & holidaysSunday closes many shops and all village activity; government offices close on public holidays; some island resorts close briefly in Feb–Mar.Fiji-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSUV Nausori International Airport (About 23 km (14 mi) and a 30-min drive from the centre; mostly domestic links to Nadi, some flights to New Zealand…SUV Nausori International Airport (About 14 mi (23 km) and a 30-min drive from the centre; mostly domestic links to Nadi, some flights to New Zealand…
- Getting aroundDowntown Suva is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeFJ$5–9
- Beerdraught in a bar / can at a shopFJ$8–12FJ$4–6
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiAgree the fare before you get in.FJ$10–15
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus rideFJ$1–3 (check)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekFJ$20–40
- Museum or sight ticketFiji Museum entryFJ$7 (check)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personFJD 40
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomFJD 220
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomFJD 400
A day, not counting the bed: Budget FJD 90 · Mid FJD 180 · High FJD 350
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SUV Nausori International Airport (About 23 km (14 mi) and a 30-min drive from the centre; mostly domestic links to Nadi, some flights to New Zealand, Samoa and Vanuatu.) · NAN Nadi International Airport (The main international gateway; about 4 h by bus or car to Suva via the Queens Highway.)SUV Nausori International Airport (About 14 mi (23 km) and a 30-min drive from the centre; mostly domestic links to Nadi, some flights to New Zealand, Samoa and Vanuatu.) · NAN Nadi International Airport (The main international gateway; about 4 h by bus or car to Suva via the Queens Highway.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Jul–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Jul (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Suva: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Downtown Suva is walkable. Taxis are plentiful and cheap for short hops; agree the fare or check the meter before you get in. Local buses run the city and to Nausori, but avoid minibuses. The main bus station is on Rodwell Rd near the market.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Pacific Harbour
goDoor to door: About 45 min by car
Bus or car west along the Queens Highway
The nearest good beach and the base for shark dives and rafting.
Colo-i-Suva Forest Park
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Taxi or bus north on Princes Rd, then walk in
Rainforest trails and pools; go early and take insect repellent.
Nausori
cautionDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Bus or taxi east along Kings Highway
Useful mainly for the airport and the Rewa River bridge.
Levuka, Ovalau
overnightDoor to door: About 4.5 h
Bus to Natovi jetty, then ferry and connecting bus
Book at least four days ahead; the bus and ferry sell out.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Central Business District (Victoria Parade and Scott St)
Walk to the museum, market and waterfront; hotels and the main bus station are here. Best for one night with bags.
Princes Road (north of the centre)
Quieter, with the Grand Pacific Hotel and guesthouses; 10–20 min walk or a short taxi to the CBD.
Samabula and Laucala Bay
Near the university and stadium; cheaper food, longer walk to sights.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- FJ$80–140 excl. bed
- Mid
- FJ$150–280 excl. bed
- High
- FJ$300+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × FJD 220 | FJD 220 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × FJD 180 | FJD 360 |
| Airport taxi, SUV to the centre1 × FJD 60 · check | FJD 60 |
| Bus Nadi to Suva, one way2 × FJD 20 · check | FJD 40 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × FJD 30 | FJD 60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | FJD 74 |
| Trip total≈ FJD 407 per person per day, bed included | FJD 814 |
2026 estimate in Fijian dollars; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | FJ$5–9 |
| Curry and rice at a local restaurant | FJ$10–20 |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at a shop | FJ$8–12 / FJ$4–6 |
| 5 km taxiAgree the fare before you get in. | FJ$10–15 |
| Local bus ride | FJ$1–3 (check) |
| Fiji Museum entry | FJ$7 (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | FJ$20–40 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Pickpockets and bag-snatching in the market and bus station area; keep bags zipped and in front.
- Ignore strangers who introduce themselves and steer you to a shop or a 'free' offer: it is a sales or isolation scam.
- No good swimming beach in the city; the water at Apted Park and near the National Stadium is not clean. Go to Pacific Harbour for a beach.
- December to March is cyclone season: watch forecasts and know your hotel's shelter plan.
Emergency numbers
- Ambulance and fire
- 911
- Police
- 917
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My bed tonight
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Ki na itikotiko oqo, yalovinakaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Ambulance and fire911
- Police917
Embassy
US Embassy, 158 Prince's Rd (check hours); Chinese Embassy, 147 Queen Elizabeth Dr. Other countries: high commissions in Suva or embassies in Wellington and Canberra.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi SUV airport → Suva centre: about FJ$50–70, 30 min (check)
- Bus Nadi → Suva: about FJ$20, 4 h (check)
- Taxi CBD → Colo-i-Suva: about FJ$25–35 (check)
Say or show
- Bula — Hello (BOO-lah)
- Vinaka — Thank you (vee-NAH-kah)
- Tulou — Excuse me / Sorry (too-LOH)
- E vica na kena isau? — How much is it? (eh VEE-tha nah KEH-nah ee-sau)
- E vei na vale lalai? — Where is the toilet? (eh VAY nah VAH-leh la-LAI)
- Sega, vinaka — No, thank you (SENG-ah, vee-NAH-kah)
Police 917 and 911 for fire and ambulance are the numbers carried on the country page; confirm locally on arrival.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Suva. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jul–Sep · avoid Dec–Mar (cyclone season and heaviest rain) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for SUV: taxi and bus options field-checked, late-arrival fallback.
- Walking clusters for the CBD, the museum and Thurston Gardens, and the waterfront.
- Place pages with verified hours (Fiji Museum, municipal market, handicraft centre) and eat pages with last orders.
- Cyclone-season and heavy-rain fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialSuva City Council
- officialFiji Museum
- officialFiji Airways
- secondaryWikivoyage: Suva, revision 5046160 (CC BY-SA 4.0)