Rent a Car in Bora Bora

Tips for renting a car in Bora Bora

Because Bora Bora is relatively small, renting a car is an enjoyable way to explore the island at your own pace. While many luxury resorts are located on private motus and provide boat transportation, visitors staying on the main island can easily drive around Bora Bora in just over an hour, stopping at scenic viewpoints, beaches, restaurants, and local villages.

Local rental agencies offer compact cars, small SUVs, scooters, and electric vehicles near Vaitape and the airport ferry terminal. Due to the island's size, advance reservations are recommended during the busiest travel months.

A rental vehicle allows visitors to explore attractions such as Matira Beach, Vaitape, Matira Point, WWII cannons, panoramic lookout points, Bloody Mary's Restaurant, local pearl farms, artisan shops, and secluded beaches. Travelers can also access boat excursion departure points for snorkeling, shark and ray encounters, lagoon cruises, and sunset sailing trips.

Road conditions around Bora Bora are excellent, traffic is minimal, and driving is relaxed. Renting a car provides maximum flexibility for discovering the island's spectacular scenery beyond the luxury resorts while enjoying one of the South Pacific's most iconic destinations.