Do you need a car to get around Moorea?

Without a means of transportation, you will be confined to a limited geographical area and may miss the diversity of Moorea. Renting a vehicle is not just about exploring the island as a whole. Some hotels in Moorea do not have direct access to the lagoon and others are even several miles from the first beach.



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Getting around Moorea
The circle-island and interior roads are best discovered through hired excursions or by renting a car, while motorboat and outrigger canoe rentals are enjoyable ways to explore the lagoon and surrounding motu.

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Personally, I think about 4-6 nights is the optimal amount of time to travel to Moorea. It's enough to feel totally relaxed, while still having time to see and do a lot! But do as many nights as you can!

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September to October: Best Time to Visit Moorea
By choosing this period, you will benefit from a still very pleasant climate: little rain and a perfect sunshine. However, the tourist activity continues before the beginning of the wet season and everything works perfectly!

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Moorea is a small heart-shaped island northwest of Tahiti. The interior is mountainous, which means peaks to climb and lots of great hikes. Hiking in Moorea is more accessible than in Tahiti. The trails are well marked and open to anyone without a guide, and there are many trails.

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Mobile Phone
French Polynesia uses the Global System for Mobiles (GSM) technology. Check with your wireless company before traveling to see if you have a GSM phone. If so, you may be able to use it in the islands if your home provider has an international roaming agreement with the mobile network Vinia (www.vini.pf).

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You likely won't need an international driver's permit in Tahiti. If your driver's license is either in English or in French, you won't need an international driver's permit to rent a car in Tahiti. If your driver's license is in another language, it may require one.

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Tipping your taxi driver in Tahiti is not mandatory or expected. Although, you can always leave a 5 to 10% tip if you enjoyed your ride.

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It's best to exchange money or use your credit card in Tahiti. If you can't buy some before your trip, the next best options are Australian Dollars (AUD), US Dollars (USD) or Euros (EUR).

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Compared to the United States where tipping is always expected, regardless of the kind of service you receive, tipping is not required or expected in French Polynesia. It's similar to the culture in France and most places in Europe.

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The hotel will also exchange currency, but almost all restaurants, bars and grocery stores on Mo'orea take cards. There are a few casual pizza places and food trucks, etc. that only take cash, so just check places ahead of time. We always have some, but only withdraw/exchange as needed to not end up with extra.

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