Suva from Australia: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Suva, 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 Suva tripDay to day in Suva, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | A$22 | A$29 |
| A balanced mix | A$46 | A$53 |
| Mostly restaurants | A$61 | A$68 |
- Local transport: about A$7 a day. Taxi: A$1 to start, then A$0.88 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about A$13 a day for food.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: livingcost.org, fijijournal.com; in AUD at today's rate.
When to go
28°F
29°M
28°A
27°M
26°J
25°J
25°A
25°S
26°O
27°N
27°D
28°
The most pleasant months are June to September. July is the driest month (94 mm of rain) and March the wettest (342 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 Suva
Fiji Museummuseum · a couple of hours
Thurston Gardensgarden · a couple of hours- Colo-i-Suva Forest Parknature reserve · half a day
Swim in the natural pools at the Upper Pools; about 20 minutes by taxi from the city
- Sacred Heart Cathedralchurch · a couple of hours
Albert Parkpark · a couple of hours- Apted Park and Takashi Suzuki Garden, Suva Pointviewpoint · a couple of hours
- Beqa Lagoon shark dive from Pacific Harbourexperience · a full day
Pacific Harbour is about 50 km west of Suva; certified divers only
- Navua River rafting or longboat village tripexperience · a full day
- Fijian firewalking and cultural show at the Arts Village, Pacific Harbourexperience · half a day
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 Suva cost?
Food and getting around come to about A$29 a person a day eating street food, A$53 with a balanced mix and A$68 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Suva?
The most pleasant months are June to September. July is the driest month (94 mm of rain) and March the wettest (342 mm); daytime highs run from 25 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 Suva?
Fiji Museum, Thurston Gardens, Colo-i-Suva Forest Park, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Albert Park.
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