There’s nothing like jumping in a car or 4WD and venturing out on the open road to explore a new destination and see where the road takes you. For other’s a structured tour with a guide is their thing, while a number of visitors prefer to hop on a local bus and enjoy the ride to a beach or scenic site for a day trip, and here in American Samoa you can do all that.

Self Drive
There are all types of vehicles available on island from cars, vans, pickups and 4WDs to choose from. Rates start from $65 per day, and weekly rental rates are also available from some companies. Here is a list of all the rental companies, websites and contacts.

Historical Sites
American Samoa’s traditional and modern history offers a fascinating insight into the Territory’s path to where it is today.
The American Samoa Historic Preservation Office (ASHPO) was established to record and preserve historical sites and artifacts throughout the Territory. To date there are over 600 historical sites recorded by the office. A number of these sites are also listed with the US National Register of Historic Places
The US Navy, the first administrators of the Territory of American Samoa, presence on the island lasted for over 50 years and ASHPO has produced a number of information brochures high lighting some of the buildings and structures that still remain today.
The office also has a “Walking Tour of Historic Fagatogo’ booklet available for free.
For further information visit the American Samoa Historic Preservation Office website www.ashpo.org.