Make it a trip · Port Vila, Vanuatu
What Port Vila costs
once you land
Real prices, from the airport ride to a room for the night, each with where we found it. Checked October 2026, around Port Vila, Efate.
Prices as the source quoted them.
Arriving
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No visa needed Fixed
For AU, NZ, GB, US, CA, IE, NL, DE, FR, SG passports.
Up to 120 days. Passport must be valid six months beyond your stay.
Source: Wikipedia, visa policy of Vanuatu (2026)
Free -
Taxi from Bauerfield airport to central Port Vila, from Many reports
Usually 1,500 to 2,000 VUV. No meters; agree the price first.
Source: Takeoff, Port Vila guide (2026)
VUV 1,500 Book an airport pickup
Getting around
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Minibus ride in Port Vila Many reports
Per person. Ask the driver before you get in.
Sources: Vanuatu Travel, getting around Efate (2026), Takeoff, Port Vila guide (2026)
VUV 150 -
Car hire per day, from Many reports
Usually 6,000 to 12,000 VUV. Depends on the vehicle. Driving is on the right.
Source: Vanuatu Travel, getting around Efate (2026)
VUV 6,000 Compare cars
Eating and drinking
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Lunch menu at a cheap restaurant Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Port Vila (2026-06)
US$12.70 -
US$10.70
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Dinner for two at a restaurant Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Port Vila (2026-06)
US$56 -
Cappuccino Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Port Vila (2026-06)
US$4.60 -
Beer at a pub, half a litre Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Port Vila (2026-06)
US$5.10
At the supermarket
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Water, 1 litre Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Port Vila (2026-06)
US$0.70 -
Coca-Cola at a restaurant, half a litre Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Port Vila (2026-06)
US$2.20 -
Beer from a shop, half a litre Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Port Vila (2026-06)
US$2.80
Doing
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Shell of kava at the market Many reports
About 800 VUV or more at a nakamal bar.
Source: Takeoff, Port Vila guide (2026)
VUV 500 Get tickets
Sleeping, per night
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Hostel dorm bed Range
Lowest dorm prices at the 2 hostels listed on Hostelworld, 30 Oct 2026. Weekends and peak season cost more.
Source: Hostelworld, Port Vila hostels (2026-10)
VUV 2,400 to VUV 3,000 Find a hostel
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