french-polynesia

French Polynesia Travel Guide

French Overseas Territories

Trek Zone
77°F
Friday
79°F
Saturday

Tourist season

Are December and January good months to visit French Polynesia?

12

December

Shoulder
season

1

January

Shoulder
season

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 87 to 102 USD

Tourist's budget
from 202 USD

Did you know?

The surface area of French Polynesia is 1.6 thous. mi², which puts the islands in position number 174 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Papeete (PF) and Washington D.C. (US) is 6086 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Papeete click here

Papeete
Papeete
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Mahina
Pirae
Puna'auia
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
6086
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in French Polynesia on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

1

Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

25 December 2024• Christmas Day

1 January 2025• New Year's Day

Currency

CFP Franc (XPF) - rate compared to selected currencies

100 XPF
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.838
11933
GBP
0.68981
14497
USD
0.87969
11368
Update: 12 Dec 2024

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Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 87 to 102 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 202 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in French Polynesia via the Prices link

Currency

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CFP Franc (XPF)

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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in French Polynesia.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YFV transmission and ≥1 year of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YFV transmission.

This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Electricity

220V ( 50 Hz / 60 Hz)

In French Polynesia the standard voltage is 220V and the frequency is 50 Hz / 60 Hz. Type C, E sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket CType C
socket EType E

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

181 / 231
Ranking
280 908
Polynesian 78%, Chinese 12%, local French 6%, metropolitan French 4%

Area

174 / 230
Ranking
1.6 thous. mi²

Life expectancy

59 / 196
Ranking
78.2
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 75.9women 80.6

Median age

90 / 157
Ranking
33.3
Average age of population expressed in years.men 33women 33.5

Population growth

103 / 172
Ranking
0.75%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

20 / 131
Ranking
98%
Ability to read, write and count.men 98%women 98%
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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