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* Estimation d’après les coûts typiques
May, June and September are usually the best months to visit Lae. Average temperatures range from about 25°C in winter to 30°C in summer.
Plan from about US$51 a day on a backpacker budget to around US$109 for a typical visitor, covering accommodation, meals and local transport. These are estimates and vary by season.
Public transport includes bus and is rated fair. Walkability scores 60/100.
The nearest airport is Lae Nadzab Airport, about 20 km away. Transfer options include taxi and bus.
Overall safety is rated medium. Watch for taxi overcharging. Areas generally considered safe include Central Business District. Check official travel advice before you go.
4G coverage is provided by Digicel and Bmobile, rated good. Plan for about 1 GB a day for maps, messaging and social media. A Papua New Guinea travel eSIM lets you get online on arrival without buying a local SIM.
Tap water is generally considered unsafe. If in doubt, follow local advice or choose bottled water.
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