Port-Vila from Australia: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Port-Vila, 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 Port-Vila tripDay to day in Port-Vila, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | A$38 | A$45 |
| A balanced mix | A$72 | A$80 |
| Mostly restaurants | A$96 | A$103 |
- Local transport: about A$7 a day. Taxi: A$6 to start, then A$1.19 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about A$35 a day for food.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: livingcost.org, en.wikivoyage.org; in AUD at today's rate.
When to go
28°F
29°M
28°A
28°M
27°J
26°J
25°A
25°S
25°O
26°N
27°D
28°
The most pleasant months are May to November. September is the driest month (59 mm of rain) and March the wettest (232 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Visa for Australians
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: immigration.gov.vu, checked 2026-10-26. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Port-Vila
- Mele Cascadeswaterfall · a couple of hours
Bring swimwear and water shoes
- Hideaway Islandisland · half a day
Home of the underwater post office
Port Vila Marketmarket · a couple of hours
National Museum of Vanuatumuseum · a couple of hoursAsk for the sand-drawing demonstration
Erakor Islandisland · half a dayFree ferry from the lagoon shore; day passes for the resort beach
Iririki Islandisland · half a day- Snorkelling at Honeymoon Beachbeach · a couple of hours
- Mount Yasur volcano day tour to Tannaexperience · a full day
- Glass-bottom boat tour at Hideaway Islandexperience · 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 Port-Vila cost?
Food and getting around come to about A$45 a person a day eating street food, A$80 with a balanced mix and A$103 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Port-Vila?
The most pleasant months are May to November. September is the driest month (59 mm of rain) and March the wettest (232 mm); daytime highs run from 25 to 29 °C over the year.
Do Australians need a visa for Vanuatu?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on immigration.gov.vu on 2026-10-26; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Port-Vila?
Mele Cascades, Hideaway Island, Port Vila Market, National Museum of Vanuatu, Erakor Island.
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