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Where to stay
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Bloemfontein travel guide

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With a population of 463 064, Bloemfontein is the largest city in Free State, South Africa by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bloemfontein has to offer.

When to visit Bloemfontein

Bloemfontein in March
Estimated hotel price
£39
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bloemfontein in March
Estimated hotel price
£39
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bloemfontein in January, when the average temperature is 23 °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 0 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Bloemfontein, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Bloemfontein

Plane

When flying to Bloemfontein, you’ll arrive at Bloemfontein Intl (BFN), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bloemfontein from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 23h 45m.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bloemfontein, including Eagle Liner, Intercape and APM. From Johannesburg, the bus ride to Bloemfontein takes 483 km and will cost you around £24. From East London, the ticket costs about £32 for a journey of 821 km. The most popular bus station is Bloemfontein Tourist Office, located 0.7 km from the city centre of Bloemfontein. Bloemfontein N1 South is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Bloemfontein, you’ll arrive at Bloemfontein Intl (BFN), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bloemfontein from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 23h 45m.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bloemfontein, including Eagle Liner, Intercape and APM. From Johannesburg, the bus ride to Bloemfontein takes 483 km and will cost you around £24. From East London, the ticket costs about £32 for a journey of 821 km. The most popular bus station is Bloemfontein Tourist Office, located 0.7 km from the city centre of Bloemfontein. Bloemfontein N1 South is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Bloemfontein

BFNBloemfontein Intl
KIMKimberley

Airlines serving Bloemfontein

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,447 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (113 reviews)
Cemair
Good (16 reviews)
Proflight Zambia
Excellent (1 reviews)
Airlink
Excellent (67 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bloemfontein

Average rates range from around £37 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £139 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bloemfontein

Most booked hotels in Bloemfontein

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Acacia Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£31+
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Villa Bali Luxury Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Hiring a car in Bloemfontein

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Bloemfontein (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.69 and £14.25. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bloemfontein, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Bloemfontein (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.69 and £14.25. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bloemfontein, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

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