Overview
Lautoka is Fiji's second largest city with 72,000 residents, located in the heart of the country's sugarcane belt and known as the Sugar City. It has been less reliant on tourism compared to Nadi, offering a more authentic Fijian urban experience.
Culture · Day Trips
Before you go
Culture
The Hare Krishna temple may invite visitors to stay for lunch if visiting on a Sunday.
Food
Lautoka Market beside the bus station offers fresh produce, spices, and kava with cooked food stalls outside.
Money
Prices in listings are given in Fijian dollars (FJD) unless noted as US dollars.
Transport
Local buses operate on scheduled timetables from the central bus station; agree on taxi fares before travel.

