Suva Car Rental: The Capital, Nausori Airport and the East Coast

Quick summary: Suva, Fiji’s laid-back capital, sits on a peninsula on Viti Levu’s south-east coast. Nausori Airport, Fiji’s other international airport, is around 30 minutes away. Suva is more city than beach, so travelers use a rental car to reach the Coral Coast, around 45 minutes west, and Colo-i-Suva Forest Park, with its river and waterfalls. Expect more rain than in Nadi, and watch parking meter time limits in the city.

At a glance
Airport	Nausori, around 30 minutes away
City	Peninsula, few beaches
Coral Coast	Around 45 minutes west
Rainforest	Colo-i-Suva Forest Park
To Nadi	A few hours across the island
Tours	Waterfall and nature tours

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What can you see around Suva?

The Fiji Museum in Thurston Gardens, and Colo-i-Suva Forest Park, where Waisila Falls has a pool for swimming after a hike. See hiking and trekking.

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How does parking work in Suva?

Pay-and-display meters operate on weekdays and Saturdays, and many spaces have maximum time limits. Read signs carefully.

Can you drive from Suva to Nadi?

Yes, in a few hours along the Queens Road via the Coral Coast. If it’s wet in Suva, the west side is often drier.

Should you drive at night outside Suva?

It’s best to avoid it, as roads outside the city aren’t well lit.

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