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Samoa switched to driving on the left side of the road in 2009. Rental vehicles are generally right-hand drive (RHD), although some imported left-hand drive vehicles exist. Take extra caution when pulling out onto the Main West Coast Road.
Yes. Foreign visitors must obtain a temporary Samoan driver's permit. Most airport rental desks issue this on the spot for approximately WST 21 to WST 40 upon showing your valid national driver's license.
The closest reliable fuel stations to APW are located along the Main West Coast Road in Leulumoega or Fasito'o Uta, roughly 5 to 7 kilometers east of the airport terminal. Ensure you carry cash (WST) as card terminals can be offline.
Mulifanua Wharf is only 5 minutes from Faleolo Airport, but you must receive explicit written authorization from your rental company to load the vehicle onto the inter-island ferry, as unauthorized crossings void your insurance.
No, all roads in Samoa, including the primary highway between Faleolo International Airport and Apia, are completely toll-free.
Key hazards include free-roaming dogs and livestock, unpainted speed humps across village roads, unpaved shoulders, and pedestrians walking along unlit sections after dark.
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