Noumea travel guide

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You're Going to Love Noumea

With 93’060 inhabitants, Noumea is the most populous city in New Caledonia.

When to visit Noumea

Noumea in July
Estimated hotel price
RM 798
1 night at 3-star hotel
Noumea in July
Estimated hotel price
RM 798
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Noumea

Plane

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.

Plane

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.

Airports near Noumea

Airlines serving Noumea

Air France
Good (979 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (965 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (544 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (308 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (141 reviews)
Air Tahiti Nui
Excellent (44 reviews)
Aircalin
Good (8 reviews)
Air Vanuatu
Okay (7 reviews)
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Where to stay in Noumea

From 5-star hotels such as the Le Méridien Noumea Resort & Spa to great affordable options like the Hôtel du Centre, Noumea offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 489 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 896 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Noumea

Hiring a car in Noumea

Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Noumea, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Noumea, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.