Nadi and Denarau Car Hire

Quick summary: Car hire in Nadi suits travellers staying in town or on Denarau Island, the resort enclave around 15 minutes from Nadi, who want a car for a few days of exploring. Port Denarau is the departure point for many island cruises and resort transfers, so leave the car at your hotel on cruise days. With a hire car, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, the Sabeto mud pools, Sri Siva Subramaniya temple and Lautoka are all short drives away.

At a glance
DenarauResort island near Nadi
Port DenarauIsland cruises and resort transfers
Day tripsGardens, hot springs, temples, Lautoka
ParkingResorts and Port Denarau car parks
Cruise daysLeave the car at your hotel
ToursIsland cruises

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What can you visit from Nadi by car?

StopTours
Garden of the Sleeping GiantGarden of the Sleeping Giant
Sabeto mud poolsMud pool and hot spring tours
Sri Siva Subramaniya templeTemple and Hindu heritage
Village visitsVillage tours, Cultural tours
Nausori HighlandsMountain and highland tours

Which island trips leave from Port Denarau?

Day trips to Cloud 9, Malamala Beach Club, Tivua Island, Beachcomber Island and Seventh Heaven, plus sunset cruises and dinner cruises. Many include resort transfers, so you won’t need the car.

Is a car worth having in Nadi?

For a few days of exploring, yes. On cruise and resort days, transfers are simpler. See car hire or transfers?

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Denarau from Nadi?

Around 15 minutes by car.

Do island cruises leave from Port Denarau?

Yes, many day cruises and resort transfers depart there.

Do you need a car on Denarau?

Not always; many cruises include transfers.

What can you visit near Nadi by car?

The Garden of the Sleeping Giant, Sabeto mud pools and Sri Siva Subramaniya temple.