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Yellow Transfer is the largest Nadi operator. Their yellow Toyota Wish and Corolla sedans cover most of the published zones below, with a Toyota Hiace van for groups of 5+. Their official counter at Nadi International arrivals is open whenever flights land — the desk agents quote the published price in cash (FJD) and accept FJD, AUD, NZD and USD at a poor rate; EFTPOS with Visa/Mastercard incurs a 3% bank fee, which the calculator does not include.
The night surcharge is real. Between 22:00 and 06:00 there is no public taxi queue at Nadi, and Yellow Transfer is one of the few companies with staff at the desk around the clock. The 30% surcharge covers driver overtime, fuel and insurance. If your flight lands at 02:00, expect to pay it.
Why the child seat is separate. Yellow's base sedans don't carry capsules or boosters as standard. The dispatcher sends a Toyota Vitz with an attached seat for FJD 15 — they ask at booking, not on arrival. Booster seats for kids 4–8, capsules for under-4. The fee is per seat, not per child.
Van bump at 5+ passengers. Yellow uses a Toyota Hiace for 5–9 people. The FJD 30 surcharge covers the bigger vehicle and a second driver shift. Above 9 they run a coaster minibus — quote on request. We cap the calculator at 14 pax.
Mana Island and Sonaisali include ferry legs. The base fare on those zones includes the connection to the marina gate at South Maniere. The ferry itself (South Sea Cruises / Denarau Marina fast cat) is sold separately by the ferry operator at the gate, ~FJD 65–95 each way.
What this is NOT
- Not a quote for Coral Sun, Coral Coast Shuttle or Pacific Transport. Those competitors post different zone prices; Coral Sun's Nadi↔Pacific Harbour, for example, is often FJD 25–35 higher than Yellow.
- Not a booking. Yellow Transfer requires a phone or WhatsApp booking at least 6 hours ahead, and reconfirmation 24 hours prior. Phone: +679 672 3666 (Nadi desk).
- Not a quote for unaccompanied minors. Yellow refuses solo under-15 pickups without a parent note; that surcharge is bespoke, not in this calculator.
- Not for Denarau resort hop-off. Once on the Denarau strip, all resorts are within walking distance of each other; the company's Denarau-internal hop is FJD 8 fixed, not in this calculator.
- Not for charter. Chartering a Yellow car by the hour (FJD 60–90/hr) is a separate product.
FAQ
Should I book before I land or just walk to the desk?
Book ahead if your flight lands 22:00–06:00 — the queue can stretch to 30 minutes and the dispatcher's roster is thin. For daytime arrivals, the desk has cars in rotation within 5–10 minutes.
Do I tip the Yellow driver?
Tipping is not customary in Fiji. A FJD 5–10 tip on a long-haul zone (Pacific Harbour, Sigatoka) is appreciated for help with bags. The driver won't expect it for short Denarau hops.
Can I pay in AUD or USD?
Yes, at the desk — the rate is roughly 1 AUD = 1.45 FJD / 1 USD = 2.25 FJD, which is far worse than any bank or ATM. Pay in FJD cash or by card to get the published FJD price.
What's the deal with surfboards and dive gear?
A standard 6'3" shortboard fits inside the Wish with seats folded. Anything longer (longboard, dive tank bag, spearfishing gear) is oversized — count it as 2 pieces or ask for the van upfront. Yellow does not charge a per-board fee but the driver may refuse on safety grounds.
Is the 30% night surcharge negotiable?
No. It is published on Yellow's rate card and the desk applies it without discretion. If a driver quotes lower in cash, that is off-record and not covered by insurance — request a Yellow-branded receipt.
- • Yellow Transfer Fiji — published Nadi zone rate card 2024–2026
- • Tourism Fiji 2024–2026 visitor guide — airport transfer options
- • Nadi International Airport ground-transport desk — published Yellow and competitor sheets
- • Field calls, Yellow Nadi desk, Feb 2025 + Jan 2026