Drive on the left
RequiredTraffic drives on the LEFT, same as the UK and Ireland: comfortable for British visitors, but EU drivers should take extra care at junctions and roundabouts.
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Country driving guide · 2026
Driving in Fiji
Everything UK and EU drivers need before crossing the border into Fiji: 6 legal requirements + 9 other things worth knowing.
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Tick before you go
Pre-departure checklist for Fiji
6 legal must-haves. Print it, tick them off, throw it in the glovebox.
Drive on the left
Traffic drives on the LEFT, same as the UK and Ireland: comfortable for British visitors, but EU drivers should take extra care at junctions and roundabouts.
UK/EU licence valid for up to 6 months
A valid UK or EU photocard driving licence is accepted for visitors for stays up to 6 months; no IDP is legally required, though a 1949 IDP is recommended if your licence is not in English.
Rental agreement and insurance papers
Keep the hire car contract and the insurance certificate in the vehicle at all times; third-party motor insurance is compulsory in Fiji.
Speed limits 80 / 60 / 50 km/h
Open road 80 km/h, built-up areas 50 km/h, and 60 km/h in some semi-urban zones; school zones drop to 40 km/h. There are no motorways in Fiji.
Blood alcohol limit 0.08 g/100ml
Fiji's BAC limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood (0.08%), higher than the EU norm of 0.05%, but stricter at 0.00% for provisional/learner drivers: random breath tests are common.
Seatbelts and no handheld phones
Seatbelts are compulsory for all occupants and using a handheld mobile while driving is a finable offence.
Driving rules
Speed limits 80 / 60 / 50 km/h
RequiredOpen road 80 km/h, built-up areas 50 km/h, and 60 km/h in some semi-urban zones; school zones drop to 40 km/h. There are no motorways in Fiji.
Blood alcohol limit 0.08 g/100ml
RequiredFiji's BAC limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood (0.08%), higher than the EU norm of 0.05%, but stricter at 0.00% for provisional/learner drivers: random breath tests are common.
Seatbelts and no handheld phones
RequiredSeatbelts are compulsory for all occupants and using a handheld mobile while driving is a finable offence.
Road conditions and livestock
Good to knowOutside Nadi, Suva, and the Queens/Kings Road, surfaces are often potholed, unlit, and shared with pedestrians, dogs, horses and cattle: avoid driving after dark.
Emergency number 911
Good to knowDial 911 for police, fire, or ambulance; response times outside Suva and Nadi can be very slow.
Documents
UK/EU licence valid for up to 6 months
RequiredA valid UK or EU photocard driving licence is accepted for visitors for stays up to 6 months; no IDP is legally required, though a 1949 IDP is recommended if your licence is not in English.
Carry passport with entry stamp
RecommendedPolice at checkpoints may ask to see your passport alongside your driving licence to confirm visitor status.
Rental agreement and insurance papers
RequiredKeep the hire car contract and the insurance certificate in the vehicle at all times; third-party motor insurance is compulsory in Fiji.
Minimum hire age 21–25
Good to knowMost rental firms require drivers to be at least 21 (often 25 for 4x4s) with a licence held for at least 2 years; a credit card is normally needed for the deposit.
Tolls
No toll roads or vignettes
Good to knowFiji has no motorway tolls, vignettes, or low-emission zones: all public roads are free to use.
Money
Currency Fijian dollar (FJD)
Good to know1 EUR is roughly 2.4 FJD; petrol costs around FJD 2.80–3.20 per litre (about EUR 1.20). Cards work in towns and resorts but carry cash for rural fuel stations and roadside stalls.
Cash declaration FJD 10,000
Good to knowAmounts over FJD 10,000 (about EUR 4,100) must be declared to Fiji Customs on arrival or departure.
Required equipment
Spare tyre and water
RecommendedNo hi-vis vest, triangle, or first-aid kit is legally mandated, but carry a working spare wheel, jack, and drinking water: recovery services are limited outside the main island corridor.
Environment
Cyclone season Nov–Apr
RecommendedHeavy rain during the wet season frequently floods low river crossings and washes out unsealed roads in the interior of Viti Levu. Check conditions before setting off.
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Drive on the left
RequiredTraffic drives on the LEFT, same as the UK and Ireland: comfortable for British visitors, but EU drivers should take extra care at junctions and roundabouts.
Speed limits 80 / 60 / 50 km/h
RequiredOpen road 80 km/h, built-up areas 50 km/h, and 60 km/h in some semi-urban zones; school zones drop to 40 km/h. There are no motorways in Fiji.
Blood alcohol limit 0.08 g/100ml
RequiredFiji's BAC limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood (0.08%), higher than the EU norm of 0.05%, but stricter at 0.00% for provisional/learner drivers: random breath tests are common.
Seatbelts and no handheld phones
RequiredSeatbelts are compulsory for all occupants and using a handheld mobile while driving is a finable offence.