With 93.060 inhabitants, Noumea is the most populous city in New Caledonia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Noumea has to offer.
Noumea is served by 2 airports: Noumea Magenta (GEA) and Noumea Tontouta (NOU). The closest to the city centre of 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.
From 5-star hotels such as the Le Méridien Noumea Resort & Spa to great affordable options like the L'Hôtel du Centre, Noumea offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 255 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Noumea costs S$ 106 per day, on average, or S$ 424 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
The most frequently booked car type in Noumea is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Peugeot 108 or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.