Victoria travel guide

Victoria Tourism | Victoria Guide

You're Going to Love Victoria

With 22,881 inhabitants, Victoria is the most populous city in Seychelles. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Victoria has to offer.

When to visit Victoria

Victoria in August
Estimated hotel price
$605
1 night at 3-star hotel
Victoria in August
Estimated hotel price
$605
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Victoria in March, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 75.2 °F, with an average temperature of 78.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 15″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Victoria, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Victoria

Plane

When flying to Victoria, you’ll arrive at Victoria Seychelles Intl (SEZ), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Victoria from the United States departs from New York and takes around 21h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Victoria is to pick up a car rental from Grand'Anse Praslin, which is about 26 miles from Victoria. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Grand'Anse Praslin.

Plane

When flying to Victoria, you’ll arrive at Victoria Seychelles Intl (SEZ), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Victoria from the United States departs from New York and takes around 21h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Victoria is to pick up a car rental from Grand'Anse Praslin, which is about 26 miles from Victoria. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Grand'Anse Praslin.

Airlines serving Victoria

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,540 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,652 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (401 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
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Where to stay in Victoria

Average rates range from around $137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $597 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Victoria

Most booked hotels in Victoria

Constance Ephelia
5 stars
Excellent (9, 3672 reviews)
$383+
Ja Enchanted Island Resort Seychelles
5 stars
Excellent (9, 348 reviews)
$397+
L'Escale Resort Marina & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, 336 reviews)
$485+
Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts
5 stars
Excellent (9, 223 reviews)
$558+
Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 576 reviews)
$457+
Savoy Seychelles Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2810 reviews)
$226+

Renting a car in Victoria

Renting a car in Victoria costs $56 per day, on average, or $394 if you want to rent if for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Victoria.

Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Victoria, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Victoria costs $56 per day, on average, or $394 if you want to rent if for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Victoria.

Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Victoria, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.