Port Vila travel guide

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You're Going to Love Port Vila

With 35 901 inhabitants, Port Vila is the most populous city in Vanuatu. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.

When to visit Port Vila

Port Vila in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 562
1 night at 3-star hotel
Port Vila in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 562
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Port Vila in January, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is August, when it can get as cold as 17 °C, with an average temperature of 21 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 340 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Port Vila, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.

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How to Get to Port Vila

Plane

When flying to Port Vila, you’ll arrive at Port Vila Bauerfield (VLI), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Port Vila from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 18h 25m.

Plane

When flying to Port Vila, you’ll arrive at Port Vila Bauerfield (VLI), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Port Vila from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 18h 25m.

Airports near Port Vila

Airlines serving Port Vila

Qatar Airways
Good (2,388 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (779 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (453 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (234 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Good (110 reviews)
Aircalin
Good (6 reviews)
Air Niugini
Excellent (1 reviews)
Air Vanuatu
Good (3 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Port Vila

Most booked hotels in Port Vila

Moorings Hotel
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
RM 374+
Breakas Beach Resort
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
RM 626+
Grand Hotel and Casino
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
RM 463+
Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
RM 612+
The Melanesian Port Vila
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
RM 341+
Warwick Le Lagon - Vanuatu
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
RM 579+

Hiring a car in Port Vila

Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Port Vila, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Port Vila, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.