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Getting Around Tahiti
To get around Papeete and the surrounding towns, the public transit system offers large white RTC motor coaches. Taxi service is also available from your hotel and is best arranged by your hotel concierge.
With so many beaches, water activities, and cultural connections, you should spend between seven and 10 days in Tahiti and greater Polynesia. One week to 10 days can give you plenty of time to visit Tahiti and other islands, such as Bora Bora or Moorea.
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).
Is Tahiti Expensive to Vacation? The short answer is more often than not, YES. In comparison to the other 20+ countries around the world that I have visited, Tahiti is definitely on the more expensive side. To give you a point of reference, a vacation in Tahiti is comparable to a vacation in Paris or London.
For a two-week package including international flights, inter-island stopovers, lodging, activities and meals, the real price of a trip to Tahiti is about: All comfort in high season: $17,000 per couple. All comfort in low season: $13,000. Economy in high season: $11,000.
Exclusivity – Tahiti is a very exclusive destination.
Supply and demand naturally drive the pricing up. However, this also creates an atmosphere of privacy and relaxed nature in Tahiti which mirrors the soft warm nature of the locals themselves.
The overall high season in French Polynesia extends from May 1 to October 31, although some resorts change their prices starting April 1. The low season covers November 1 to April 30.
The legal drinking age is 18, and individuals under 18 years of age are not allowed to purchase or consume alcohol. Additionally, French Polynesia has strict laws in place to prevent drunk driving, and the legal age to purchase cigarettes is 21 years old.
The best time to visit Tahiti is from May to October.
The temperature doesn't fluctuate much throughout the year. Tahiti usually experiences highs in the 80s°F (high 20s°C) and lows in the 70s°F (low 20s°C) throughout the year. Regardless of what time of year you travel to Tahiti, you're likely to see warm sunny days.