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Our travel guides are free to read and explore online. If you want to get your own copy, the full travel guide for this destination is available to you offline* to bring along anywhere or print for your trip.​

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Oceania Samoa Samoa Tourist Information Ferry

Ferry

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The Samoa Shipping Corporation runs the passenger/vehicle ferry between the main islands of Upolu and Savaii. The ferry departs from the Mulifanua Wharf on Upolu, near the international airport, while for the return journey the ferry departs from the Salelologa Wharf on Savaii. The trip takes one hour each way and you can purchase your ticket directly at the wharf.

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Our travel guides are free to read and explore online. If you want to get your own copy, the full travel guide for this destination is available to you offline* to bring along anywhere or print for your trip.​

*this will be downloaded as a PDF.

Price

€4,95

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Faleolo International Airport (APW)

Faleolo International Airport (APW)

The main entry point into Samoa is Faleolo International Airport, located 40 km from Apia, on the island of Upolu. Airport shuttles are provided by the major hotels and they can be booked prior to arrival or organised when you arrive after clearing customs. Taxis are also available. if your flight lands during the day, then you can catch a local bus into Apia from the main gate of the airport. There are no set timetables; however, the departures from both the city and the airport are usually synchronised with the flights. The bus service ends at 5pm.
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Rental Cars

Rental Cars

There is a wide variety of car hire companies in Samoa, but Discovery Rentals is one of the companies offering great price and service. To drive in Samoa, you need to validate your foreign driver’s license by taking it to the Ministry of Works Transport & Infrastructure in Apia. Some rental car companies may assist you in the process of getting your license endorsed. There several rental car companies to choose from and you could hire everything from sedans and soft top 4WDs to 12-seater vans, if you're part of a big group. Don't forget that all vehicles are right hand drive.
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