Fiji from Australia: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Fiji (prices from Nadi), when to go, the visa for Australians and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 26 Oct 2026.
Plan my Fiji tripDay to day in Nadi, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | A$30 | A$39 |
| A balanced mix | A$68 | A$77 |
| Mostly restaurants | A$100 | A$109 |
- Local transport: about A$9 a day. Taxi: A$1 to start, then A$0.63 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about A$23 a day for food.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: fbcnews.com.fj, fijipocketguide.com, deeparrival.com; in AUD at today's rate.
When to go
29°F
29°M
29°A
28°M
27°J
26°J
26°A
26°S
27°O
27°N
28°D
29°
The most pleasant months are May to October. July is the driest month (70 mm of rain) and March the wettest (312 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Best time to visit Fiji, place by placeVisa for Australians
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: smartraveller.gov.au, checked 2026-10-26. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Nadi
Sri Siva Subramaniya Templetemple · a couple of hoursDress modestly; shoes off at the entrance
Garden of the Sleeping Giantgarden · a couple of hours
Denarau Island and Port Denarau Marinaisland · half a dayResort strip, golf course and the departure point for island cruises
- Wailoaloa Beachbeach · a couple of hours
Sunset is the time to go
Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Parknature reserve · half a dayAbout an hour south on the Coral Coast; walking trails over the dunes
- Mamanuca Islands day cruiseexperience · a full day
South Sea Cruises and others depart Port Denarau; snorkelling gear included
- Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Poolexperience · a couple of hours
Often combined with the Garden of the Sleeping Giant on a half-day tour
- Snorkelling trip and sunset cruiseexperience · half a day
- Tandem skydive over Nadiexperience · a couple of hours
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Fiji cost?
Food and getting around come to about A$39 a person a day eating street food, A$77 with a balanced mix and A$109 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Fiji?
The most pleasant months are May to October. July is the driest month (70 mm of rain) and March the wettest (312 mm); daytime highs run from 26 to 29 °C over the year.
Do Australians need a visa for Fiji?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on smartraveller.gov.au on 2026-10-26; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Fiji?
Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, Garden of the Sleeping Giant, Denarau Island and Port Denarau Marina, Wailoaloa Beach, Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park.
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