How safe is it to visit Fiji and travel around Viti Levu in a car rental?
I've been wanting to visit Fiji for awhile, rent a car and travel around the bigger island (Viti Levu). I was wondering how safe it is from corrupt police/military (there was a coup d'etat recently) and from general safety point of view (street crime, carjackings, etc.). I would also prefer to stay in countryside B&Bs rather than large cities.
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My only experience renting a car in Fiji worked out fine. We drove from Nadi down to Sigatoka and back. This was prior to the 2006 coup but after the 2000 coup. Things will have changed since then, but the Fijian people are very friendly to outsiders and I would not have any concerns renting a car.
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Do you need a car rental in Fiji?
There are certain situations where using a taxi makes more sense than hiring a car in Fiji. For instance, if you're staying in a town like Nadi, Lautoka or Suva, then using a taxi to get around the town is incredibly cheap; cheaper than hiring a car.Is it easy to drive around Fiji?
The roads are quiet and easy, just some chickens and cows crossing every now and then. Navigating is also easy, just follow Kings road and Queens road. You can drive around in one day if you want, it is 500 KM / 310 miles - but where is the fun in that?!What is Viti Levu known for?
Regarded as the \u201cAdventure Capital of Fiji,'' activities include zip lining through the rainforest, whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Navua River, surfing, horseback riding, hiking, deep-sea fishing, diving and snorkeling.Is Viti Levu a city?
The capital city of Suva is on Viti Levu, and is a port city that still retains some British colonial architecture. Most of the population of Viti Levu live in and around Suva \u2013 in fact, its population of 600,000 accounts for the majority of both main islands....Population.Name2022 PopulationLevuka8,3605 more rowsDriving Around Viti Levu, The Largest Island in Fiji
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