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Driving in Fiji on an Australian licence
International Driving Permit rules and car hire for Australians.
No - your Australian licence is enough in Fiji.
Your Australian licence is accepted for up to six months. An International Driving Permit isn't required.
Drives on the leftSame as Australia
Minimum age 21For most hire companies
$55-$95Typical daily hire
No IDP neededAustralian licence accepted
Is hiring a car in Fiji worth it?
Only worth it if you're staying on the main island and moving around.
Typical daily hire runs $55-$95.
Where to hire a car in Fiji
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What Australian drivers need to know in Fiji
- Roads outside Nadi and the Coral Coast are rough - a 4WD is worth it if you're exploring Viti Levu.
- Wandering livestock and pedestrians on unlit roads make night driving risky.
- Most resort guests never need a car; transfers and taxis cover everything.
- Taxis are metered in towns and by negotiation elsewhere - agree the fare first.
Your licence is enough, but the vehicle class still matters. Australian policies exclude claims from driving without a valid licence for that vehicle. Check your policy covers the vehicle you actually intend to hire.
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Fiji travel insurance
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Fiji money and cards
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Fiji airport transfers
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Fiji travel essentials
Adapters, plugs, tap water, tipping and health basics.
Things to do in Fiji
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Further reading: International Driving Permit: which countries Australians need one for
How these comparisons are made
Licence and permit rules come from the destination's road authority and the Australian motoring clubs that issue International Driving Permits, and each page states whether an IDP is legally required, required in practice by hire companies, or genuinely not needed - three different situations most sites blur into one. Read the full editorial policy.
Fiji driving FAQs
Can I drive in Fiji on my Australian licence?
Yes, for up to six months. No International Driving Permit is needed, and Fiji drives on the left like Australia.
Planning Fiji?
We will send you the Fiji guide as it grows - what to book before you go, which eSIM and travel card are worth it there, and what things actually cost in Australian dollars.