Nelspruit travel guide
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You're Going to Love Nelspruit
With a population of 110,159, Nelspruit is a must-see destination in Mpumalanga, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nelspruit to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Nelspruit
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nelspruit in January, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 138 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Nelspruit, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Nelspruit
Plane
Nelspruit is served by 2 airports: Nelspruit (NLP) and Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP). The closest to the city centre of Nelspruit is Nelspruit, which is located 4 miles from the city centre. Further away is Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga, 11 miles from the centre of Nelspruit.
Car
Another option to get to Nelspruit is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 189 miles from Nelspruit. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Hertz, among others, in Johannesburg.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nelspruit, including Citiliner, Etrago and Busbud. From Johannesburg, the bus ride to Nelspruit takes 225 miles and will cost you around £18. From Bloemfontein, the ticket costs about £42 for a journey of 735 miles. The most popular bus station is Nelspruit Total Super Motors, located 0.8 miles from the city centre of Nelspruit. Nelspruit Promanade Hotel is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 mile from the city centre.
Airlines serving Nelspruit
Where to stay in Nelspruit
Average rates range from around £35 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £47 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Nelspruit
Most booked hotels in Nelspruit
Hiring a car in Nelspruit
Hiring a car in Nelspruit costs £51 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.04 per litre in Nelspruit (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.48 and £16.64. The most frequently booked car type in Nelspruit is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Kwid or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.