Port Vila (Efate) and Luganville (Espiritu Santo) offer a range of car hire options for when you're on holiday. Contact any of the companies listed below and they will assist you whether you are hiring as a family, couple or and independent traveller. 

Or if you feel like a two wheeler instead, there are fun and user friendly scooters, buggies, and cute Mokies that you can also hire.

To hire a vehicle, a valid drivers licence from your own country is required to be provided when enquiring.

Hiring a car or scooter in Port Vila or Luganville allows you the freedom to go on a road trip, whether it be a round-island Efate journey out of Port Vila, stopping off at the many beaches and eateries along the way, or a trip up the Champagne Coast from Luganville.

Driving tips:

  • Driving is on the right-hand side of the road - always give way to traffic coming from the left
  • The speed limit in Port Vila and Luganville is 50km/h and 80km/h out of town
  • Road conditions and signage outside of town centres can be rough, so take care. Watch for people or animals on the road, and ask for directions if in doubt
  • If you are driving outside town centres, be certain to check there is enough fuel in your tank, as petrol stations are limited to urban areas

Frequently Asked Questions

You do not need a car if you stay in Port Vila or Luganville and use minibuses, taxis, and day tours. A rental is useful if you want to explore Efate or Santo at your own pace, stopping at beaches and eateries. On most outer islands, roads and hire options are limited, and 4WD transfers are the norm. Hire in town when you want freedom, not as a default for every island.
You drive on the right, and a valid licence from home is required to hire. Speed limits are lower in town than on open roads, and you should give way to traffic from the left. Outside Port Vila and Luganville, surfaces can be rough, signage is thin, and people or animals may be on the road. Keep fuel up before leaving town, because stations are scarce beyond the urban areas.
Efate’s main ring road is generally manageable for a careful driver, though unsealed side roads need more caution. Santo’s Champagne Coast route is a popular self-drive, still with uneven patches. Elsewhere, self-driving is less practical, and night driving is harder because lighting is limited. If you are not confident on mixed surfaces, tours and a driver are the easier choice.