How much does a trip to New Caledonia cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedCFPF 126,000 47%
- FoodCFPF 84,000 32%
- TransportCFPF 35,000 13%
- SightsCFPF 21,000 8%
What a day costs in New Caledonia
Per person, in XPF
A mid-range day in New Caledonia costs about CFPF 19,000 per person: CFPF 9,000 for a bed, CFPF 6,000 for food, CFPF 2,500 for local transport and CFPF 1,500 for sights. On a budget the same day is about CFPF 7,000; in comfort, about CFPF 50,000. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $178.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightNouméa guesthouse / 3-star / 4-star | CFPF 4,000 | CFPF 9,000 | CFPF 15,000 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Nouméa | CFPF 2,500 | CFPF 6,000 | CFPF 12,000 |
| Transport a dayNouméa buses / bus and taxi / taxis | CFPF 500 | CFPF 2,500 | CFPF 8,000 |
| Sights a dayFree sight / aquarium / guided day trip | Free | CFPF 1,500 | CFPF 15,000 |
| A day in total | CFPF 7,000 | CFPF 19,000 | CFPF 50,000 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Ana Tuilagi against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
New Caledonia trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to CFPF 266,000.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | CFPF 21,000$196 | CFPF 57,000$533 | CFPF 150,000$1,403 |
| 7 days | CFPF 49,000$458 | CFPF 133,000$1,244 | CFPF 350,000$3,273 |
| 14 days | CFPF 98,000$917 | CFPF 266,000$2,488 | CFPF 700,000$6,547 |
| 30 days | CFPF 210,000$1,964 | CFPF 570,000$5,331 | CFPF 1,500,000$14,029 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does New Caledonia cost per day?
For one person, about CFPF 7,000 on a budget, CFPF 19,000 mid-range or CFPF 50,000 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in New Caledonia?
For one person, about CFPF 49,000 on a budget, CFPF 133,000 mid-range or CFPF 350,000 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in New Caledonia?
About CFPF 196,000 on a budget, CFPF 532,000 mid-range or CFPF 1,400,000 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is New Caledonia expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in New Caledonia costs about $178. Of the 112 destinations we price, 74 are cheaper and 37 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to New Caledonia?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: CFPF 9,000 of the CFPF 19,000 a day, about 47%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.