Bora Bora is a small island in French Polynesia with a population of around 8,880 people. It has an area of 29.3 square km and its highest elevation is 727 meters. Tourism is the main industry on Bora Bora today, with several resorts built on motus surrounding the central lagoon. Visitors arrive via the airport on Motu Mete and can rent cars, bicycles, or take boats but personal vehicles are rare. Hotel costs vary greatly by season and amenities, from $1,000 to $35,000 per night.