How much does a trip to Papeete, French Polynesia cost?

• Fair taxi price (official, daytime): 1,500 XPF - 2,500 XPF. Use the official taxi rank outside the arrivals terminal and agree the fare in CFP francs before departing. Refuse unlicensed drivers who approach and quote in a different form.
• Best alternative: Le Truck public bus (200 XPF)
• Le Truck fares are paid in cash to the conductor on board as you board; there is no ticket to validate. Keep small change ready as conductors may not have change.
• Tipping is not expected in Papeete. Rounding up or a small tip for exceptional service is appreciated but never required, in restaurants, taxis or tours.
• Service is typically included and no cover charge is standard. Confirm whether a service or cover fee is added, especially at waterfront places. Ask for a menu with prices shown before ordering.
• Always choose to be charged in CFP francs and decline dynamic currency conversion. Prefer ATMs attached to banks over stand-alone machines that may add high fees. Avoid street exchange booths with poor rates and convert only what you need.

Stay is a double room shared by two (one room per two travelers). Food assumes two cheap meals, a modest dinner and a coffee on a budget, a cheap lunch, a restaurant dinner, coffee and a drink mid-range and restaurant meals, coffees and drinks in comfort. Transport is a daily public transport allowance, plus taxis in the higher tiers. Sights is an average daily allowance for entry tickets and activities. Everything is per day of the trip; a 3-night trip counts 3 days.

Not included: flights, travel insurance, city tax (usually a few euros per person per night, paid at the hotel), shopping and nightlife.

Estimates from average local prices and live hotel rates; exchange rates as of 2026-11-01. Your trip can cost more or less.