Tips for driving your rental car in New Caledonia
If you're travelling to New Caledonia, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. New Caledonia is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city Nouméa counts 89207 inhabitants. In Nouméa hosts 33.8% of the entire country's population, which counts over 264022 inhabitants. In New Caledonia the language spoken most widespread is French but people also speak other minor languages. The time zone in New Caledonia is GMT+11:00 so make sure you adjust your watch at landing. We suggest adjusting your watch before take-off to help conquer jetlag! The electric plug type in New Caledonia is C / F and the electric voltage is 220 V, so it could be a good idea to bring an adapter with you to protect your devices' lifetime. The calling code in New Caledonia is +687, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.
More travel information about New Caledonia
With a fuel cost in New Caledonia averaging at 1.28 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. New Caledonia shares its land borders with n/a, which mean there are plenty of road trip options for travellers wishing to explore a little further. Before crossing any border, please make sure that this is in line with the terms and conditions of your car rental as these might vary according to the supplier you rent your car from. The roads stretch for 5622, 0 of which motorways, which ranks New Caledonia as the 151st country in the world with the longest road system. This amount of road will let you drive across the country and discover its wonders, secret spots and the delicious local tastes. Please note that in New Caledonia there is a Right-hand traffic law - it's important to know that the currency is the CFP franc (XPF). Speed limits in town are 30-60 km/h and on motorways they are 110 km/h. Bear in mind that in New Caledonia, speaking on the phone while driving is allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.