Garapan travel guide

Garapan Tourism | Garapan Guide

You're Going to Love Garapan

Garapan is a must-see destination in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Garapan deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Garapan

Garapan in June
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garapan in June
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Garapan

Plane

When flying to Garapan, you’ll arrive at I Fadang Saipan Intl (SPN), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Garapan from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 21h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Garapan is to pick up a car rental from I Fadang, which is about 6 miles from Garapan. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, among others, in I Fadang.

Plane

When flying to Garapan, you’ll arrive at I Fadang Saipan Intl (SPN), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Garapan from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 21h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Garapan is to pick up a car rental from I Fadang, which is about 6 miles from Garapan. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, among others, in I Fadang.

Airports near Garapan

Airlines serving Garapan

United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (272 reviews)
Hong Kong Airlines
Okay (10 reviews)
T'way Air
Okay (9 reviews)
Jeju Air
Excellent (23 reviews)

Where to stay in Garapan

From 5-star hotels such as the Kensington Hotel Saipan to great affordable options like the Serenti Hotel Saipan, Garapan offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $292 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Garapan

Most booked hotels in Garapan

Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 262 reviews)
$188+
Saipan World Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 267 reviews)
$283+
Kensington Hotel Saipan
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 424 reviews)
$180+
Coral Ocean Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 237 reviews)
$119+
Pacific Islands Club Saipan
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 389 reviews)
$102+
Hyatt Regency Saipan
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 36 reviews)
$257+

Renting a car in Garapan

Renting a car in Garapan costs $43 per day, on average, or $86 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Garapan.

Renting a car in Garapan costs $43 per day, on average, or $86 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Garapan.