Fiji
Travel tips for Fiji: safety advisories, currency and cash vs. card, tap water, plugs, local phrases, food, and advice from travelers.
Cash and cards
Cards widely accepted. While tap-to-pay is widely accepted at hotels, supermarkets, and restaurants, foreign cards often incur a 3% surcharge; travelers recommend carrying cash for taxis, local markets, and small vendors.
Try the food
- Kokoda: Fresh raw mahi-mahi or snapper marinated in citrus juice and served in a rich, savory coconut milk broth with diced vegetables.
- Lovo: A feast of marinated meats, fish, and root vegetables wrapped in banana leaves and slow-cooked in an underground earth oven.
- Rourou: Tender taro leaves stewed in thick coconut milk, often flavored with onions, garlic, and sometimes bits of fish or meat.
Essentials
- Plugs
- Type I
- Voltage
- 240V, 50Hz
- Driving
- Left side
- Tap water
- Avoid — buy bottled
- Emergency
- 911 (emergency), 917 (police), 910 (fire)
- SIM tip
- Pick up a Vodafone or Digicel tourist SIM card at Nadi International Airport upon arrival for reliable island-wide coverage.
Etiquette
Tipping is not customary or expected in Fiji, though leaving small change or a modest tip for exceptional service is always appreciated.