Car Hire in TAHAA ISLAND - DOWNTOWN - Mini guide to TAHAA ISLAND - DOWNTOWN

The remote island of Tahaa in French Polynesia offers the ultimate retreat from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life. Located 20 minutes by boat from its sister island of Raiatea, the island’s breeze is rich with the sweet aroma of vanilla. Despite its small size, this ‘vanilla island’ produces more than three-quarters of French Polynesia’s ‘black gold’.

The island is still growing as a tourist destination, so there are no ‘Le Trucks’ to be found on the island. You may only explore this splendid terrain on foot, by bicycle or in a car hire vehicle.

From Tahaa Island downtown, at the Tapamu ferry port, you arrange car hire which will allow you to tour the island and its rich splendour. The island’s 42-mile coastal road is partially-paved and easy to navigate. In your car hire, the island’s winding roads will take you past pretty coral churches and picturesque coastal villages.

While in your car hire, you can tour one of the island’s many vanilla plantations. Like many islands in French Polynesia, there are many black pearl farms. These can be found dotted along the lagoon. In your car hire, you can visit the Coral Garden that is found just off the north-western coast of Tahaa. It makes a lovely spot for snorkelling and has a wide range of marine life to see.

The interior of the island can prove more challenging as there are small mountain passes to climb as well as descend.

Throughout the island are many small shops selling vanilla beans, pearls and snacks. While they are ideal for purchasing mementoes of your stay on the island or souvenirs for family and friends at home, they allow you to experience true Polynesian hospitality.

Car hire in Tahaa Island – downtown is available from: Station Tapuamu, Tahaa Island, PF.

Car hire deals in: French Polynesia

We rent the following types of cars: Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or equiv.), Mini, Small family (Ford Focus or equiv.), Medium family (Toyota Avensis or equiv.), large family (BMW 5 series), 4x4, SUV, Convertible, Van, Sports car, Luxury cars.

Hire cheap cars from the following suppliers, Ebookers, Opodo, Avis, Expedia, Sixt, Thrifty and budget rental prices from EasyCar, Budget, Holiday Autos, Economy, 121carhire.