Gaborone travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gaborone
With 208 411 inhabitants, Gaborone is the most populous city in Botswana. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gaborone has to offer.
When to visit Gaborone
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gaborone in January, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Gaborone, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Gaborone
Plane
When flying to Gaborone, you’ll arrive at Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama (GBE), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gaborone from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 15h 40m.
Bus
Gaborone’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Gaborone
Airlines serving Gaborone
Where to stay in Gaborone
Average rates range from around £53 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £94 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Gaborone
Most booked hotels in Gaborone
Hiring a car in Gaborone
Hiring a car in Gaborone costs £24 per day, on average, or £120 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Gaborone.
Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gaborone, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.