Fiji

Fiji


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Travel Information


Electricity

Plug Type: Type I Voltage (V): 240V Frequency Hertz (Hz): 50Hz *Travel plug adapter and voltage converter might be necessary depending on your appliances.

Banking

Currency Local currency: Fijian Dollar Symbol: FJ$ ISO code: FJD Subunit: Cent Banknotes: FJ$5, FJ$10, FJ$20, FJ$50, FJ$100 Coins: 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, FJ$1, FJ$2 Banking Card Transactions: Yes ATMs: Yes Mastercard: Yes Visa: Yes American Express: Yes Diner’s club: Yes Banking Hours: Weekdays: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Weekends: Closed Public Holidays: No Foreign exchange services: Yes

Cuisine

Food and water safety: Can you drink the tap water: No Fresh fruit and veg: Yes Ice: Yes Meat: Yes Street food: Yes Local cuisine: Fijian cuisine reflects the islands’ diverse cultural heritage, blending indigenous Fijian, Indian, Chinese, and European influences. Staples include seafood, tropical fruits, taro, coconut, and root vegetables. Notable local drinks include kava (a traditional ceremonial drink), Fiji Bitter beer, and fresh coconut water. Tipping: Not customary

Climate

Annual rainfall: 1,700 – 3,000 mm Average temperature: 25°C Summer: Average highs: 31°C Average lows: 22°C Winter: Average highs: 29°C Average lows: 19°C Best time to visit: The best time to visit Fiji is during the dry season from May to October when the weather is warm and sunny.

Transport

Air: Main airlines: Fiji Airways International Airports: Nadi International Airport Domestic Airports: Nausori International Airport, Labasa Airport, Savusavu Airport Road: Driving on the: Left Tar roads: Yes Gravel roads: Yes Valid International Driver’s License needed: Yes Car hire available: Yes Taxis: Yes E-hailing services: No Bus: Inter-city bus services: Yes Local city bus networks: Yes Rail: Railway system: No Subway System: No Water: Ferries: Yes Water taxis: Yes Leisure cruises: Yes

Dress

Spring and Summer Cool, light, breathable and comfortable: Yes Lightweight warm clothes: No Winter and Autumn Jerseys, cardigans, sweaters, jackets: Recommended Heavyweight clothing and boots: No General Umbrella and raincoat: Yes Warm gloves, hat and scarf: No Swimming costume (bathing suit): Yes Hat, sunglasses and sunblock: Yes Walking shoes: Yes Casual: Yes Smart-casual attire: Yes