Local Departure Tax International departure tax payable at time of ticketing 1200 xpf per person. Drinking Water Tap water is considered safe for drinking, however bottled water is widely used. All the larger resort hotels have their own restaurants offering Italian, American, Vietnamese and Polynesian dishes. Language French and Tahitian are the official languages however English is spoken in most shops and resorts. Driving Driving is on the right hand side of the road.
Roads are narrow but sealed, and ideal for self touring.
Papeete suffers peak hour traffic jams. Nightlife Not to be missed is the traditional Tahitian 'tamaraa' feast which is available at many of the hotels and resorts. There are also many nightclubs, bars and discos scattered throughout Tahiti. There are also taxis available in Tahiti however these are less economical. Rental car companies operate from the airport i.e. Avis, Budget and Hertz and these are readily available for all visitors.