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New Caledonia Car Rental Mini Guide

When renting a car in New Caledonia, the best type of vehicle depends on your travel plans and preferences. Here's some information to help you decide:

1. Vehicle Types:

  • Compact Cars: These are suitable for solo travelers or couples looking for fuel efficiency and easy parking. They are great for city driving.
  • SUVs and 4x4s: If you plan to explore off-road areas, visit remote beaches, or venture into the mountains, renting an SUV or 4x4 is a good choice. They are also more spacious.
  • Vans and Minibusses: For larger groups or families, consider renting a van or minibus. They offer ample space for passengers and luggage.

2. Traffic in New Caledonia:

  • Traffic in New Caledonia is generally not as congested as in major metropolitan areas, but it can still be busy during peak hours, especially in Nouméa (the capital).
  • The road network is well-maintained, and road signs are usually clear. Driving is on the right-hand side.
  • Outside of Nouméa, traffic tends to be lighter, making it more pleasant for scenic drives and exploring.

3. Places of Interest and Distances from Nouméa Airport (La Tontouta International Airport - NOU):

  • Nouméa: Nouméa offers a blend of French and Melanesian cultures, with beautiful beaches, markets, and attractions like Place des Cocotiers and Aquarium des Lagons.
  • Tjibaou Cultural Center: Located about 47 kilometers (29 miles) from the airport, this cultural center showcases Kanak culture and art.
  • Prony: Located around 75 kilometers (47 miles) from the airport, Prony is known for its natural beauty, including waterfalls and a drowned forest.
  • Île des Pins (Isle of Pines): To reach this stunning island, you'll need to take a domestic flight or ferry from Nouméa.

New Caledonia's diverse landscapes, from pristine beaches to lush forests, make it an excellent destination for road trips and exploration. Depending on your interests, you can choose a vehicle that suits your travel plans and enjoy the freedom of discovering this beautiful archipelago at your own pace.


Cheapest car hire in New Caledonia

Peugeot 108

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 14.69 EUR/day
Peugeot 108

7 Days rental at 102.89 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 108

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 15.04 EUR/day
Peugeot 108

7 Days rental at 105.32 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Twingo

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 15.59 EUR/day
Renault Twingo

7 Days rental at 109.13 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Citroen C3 Aircross

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 14.71 EUR/day
Citroen C3 Aircross

7 Days rental at 103.00 EUR from 11/12/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Captur

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 14.86 EUR/day
Renault Captur

7 Days rental at 104.04 EUR from 11/12/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Citroen C4

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 15.60 EUR/day
Citroen C4

7 Days rental at 109.23 EUR from 11/12/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Clio

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 14.42 EUR/day
Renault Clio

7 Days rental at 100.98 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 14.85 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 103.95 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 15.18 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 106.27 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 34.91 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 244.43 EUR from 11/12/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 39.25 EUR/day
Mercedes C Class

7 Days rental at 274.76 EUR from 11/12/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 39.25 EUR/day
Mercedes C Class

7 Days rental at 274.76 EUR from 11/12/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Tucson

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 18.59 EUR/day
Hyundai Tucson

7 Days rental at 130.14 EUR from 11/12/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Volkswagen Tiguan

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 30.23 EUR/day
Volkswagen Tiguan

7 Days rental at 211.66 EUR from 11/12/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen ID.4

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 30.89 EUR/day
Volkswagen ID.4

7 Days rental at 216.23 EUR from 11/12/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Volkswagen ID.4

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 50.96 EUR/day
Volkswagen ID.4

7 Days rental at 356.77 EUR from 11/12/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Megane

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 39.83 EUR/day
Renault Megane

7 Days rental at 278.81 EUR from 11/12/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Fiat 500 Electric

2 Adults, 2 Doors

From 32.99 EUR/day
Fiat 500 Electric

7 Days rental at 230.98 EUR from 11/12/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 30.13 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris Hybrid

7 Days rental at 210.94 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Lexus UX250H Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 31.02 EUR/day
Lexus UX250H Hybrid

7 Days rental at 217.20 EUR from 11/12/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Lexus UX250H Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 31.02 EUR/day
Lexus UX250H Hybrid

7 Days rental at 217.20 EUR from 11/12/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in New Caledonia

  • Drive on the right in New Caledonia, the steering wheel will be on the left-side of the car
  • May-July is the most popular time to rent a car in Caledonia, book early for the best prices around these dates
  • Speed limits are in Km/h, the maximum being 110km/h on the motorways
  • You can rent a car in New Caledonia from just 18, young driver surcharges will apply
 

Popular car hire destinations in New Caledonia

Laws and rules of the road when driving in New Caledonia

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    R

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    30kph

    Urban speed Limit

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    50kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    110kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    XPF  /Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    50mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    CFP

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    18

    Min Rental Age

    17

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in New Caledonia

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Wheego
1
8.8/10
6
€ 26.05
€
€
€
 Sixt
152
8.7/10
161,069
€ 13.13
€ 29.36
€ 35.84
€ 43.88
 Enterprise
143
8.5/10
71,627
€ 15.59
€ 17.24
€ 35.97
€ 36.31
 Alamo
78
8.5/10
48,763
€ 13.29
€ 15.60
€ 31.58
€ 33.12
 Key n go
4
8.4/10
237
€ 36.14
€ 46.73
€ 50.50
€
 Keddy by europcar
153
8.4/10
126,524
€ 18.98
€ 24.42
€ 33.40
€ 82.26
 Budget
73
8.4/10
50,525
€ 14.14
€ 14.71
€ 48.90
€ 67.00
 Europcar
326
8.4/10
341,776
€ 18.22
€ 25.30
€ 31.02
€ 30.68
 Thrifty
78
8.4/10
26,434
€ 24.68
€ 32.22
€ 43.88
€
 National
75
8.3/10
5,360
€ 17.07
€ 28.79
€ 39.57
€ 39.95
 Avis
349
8.3/10
146,686
€ 24.00
€ 14.86
€ 18.59
€ 48.00
 Dollar
69
8.3/10
12,056
€ 24.42
€ 31.89
€ 40.71
€
 Hertz
248
8.1/10
223,867
€ 24.14
€ 30.97
€ 39.10
€ 71.42
 Rentscape
20
7.9/10
7,175
€ 19.56
€ 22.16
€ 30.23
€ 27.30
 Goldcar
4
7.8/10
1,080
€ 20.02
€ 31.37
€ 35.44
€

Car rental agent statistics in New Caledonia

  • Highest Rated Agent Icon
    9.6/10
    Highest rated agent:
    EUROPCAR
  • Lowest Rated Agent Icon
    7.0/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    ALAMO
  • Total Number of Reviews Icon
    1,223,185
    Total number of reviews in
    New Caledonia
  • Most Locations Icon
    302
    Most Locations in New Caledonia:
    AVIS
  • Average Wait Time Icon
    18
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • Total Rental Companies Icon
    22
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in New Caledonia

ItemPercent
January€ 52
February€ 58
March€ 52
April€ 61
May€ 58
June€ 61
July€ 86
August€ 76
September€ 60
October€ 57
November€ 54
December€ 58
ItemPercent
January€ 47
February€ 51
March€ 46
April€ 52
May€ 48
June€ 51
July€ 69
August€ 64
September€ 50
October€ 49
November€ 46
December€ 51
ItemPercent
January€ 88
February€ 101
March€ 87
April€ 109
May€ 98
June€ 106
July€ 135
August€ 116
September€ 106
October€ 93
November€ 92
December€ 98
ItemPercent
January€ 71
February€ 74
March€ 67
April€ 81
May€ 76
June€ 78
July€ 116
August€ 102
September€ 87
October€ 80
November€ 76
December€ 78
ItemPercent
January€ 86
February€ 101
March€ 90
April€ 114
May€ 111
June€ 125
July€ 157
August€ 116
September€ 99
October€ 98
November€ 88
December€ 96
ItemPercent
January€ 38
February€ 42
March€ 38
April€ 42
May€ 41
June€ 44
July€ 59
August€ 54
September€ 43
October€ 42
November€ 40
December€ 43
ItemPercent
January€ 77
February€ 86
March€ 76
April€ 90
May€ 84
June€ 91
July€ 131
August€ 110
September€ 87
October€ 84
November€ 77
December€ 85
ItemPercent
January€ 96
February€ 106
March€ 97
April€ 128
May€ 114
June€ 100
July€ 141
August€ 115
September€ 111
October€ 114
November€ 101
December€ 98

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Fuel prices in New Caledonia

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Car rental price statistics in New Caledonia

  • Average Price Icon
    € 91.91
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • Highest Daily Price Icon
    € 535.94
    Highest daily price:
    Hyundai Tucson
  • Total Vehicles Icon
    19,794
    Total cars available
     
  • Most Popular Car Model Icon
    1,490
    Most popular model:
    Fiat 500
  • Locations with Most Cars Icon
    242
    Location with most cars:
    Bordeaux - Airport - Merignac
  • Cheapest Daily Price Icon
    € 13.1 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    SIXT - Corsica - Airport - Bastia
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La Tontouta Airport
Tontouta Airport
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Noumea
Noumea
€32.0
 
 
Mini 3 4 2 from €32.0 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €63.2 per day
Economy 3 5 2 from €38.4 per day