Diani Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Diani Beach

Diani Beach is a must-see destination in Kwale, Kenya. 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 Diani Beach has to offer.

When to visit Diani Beach

Diani Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
£33
1 night at 3-star hotel
Diani Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
£33
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Diani Beach in January, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 21 °C, with an average temperature of 24 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 238 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Diani Beach, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Diani Beach

Plane

When flying to Diani Beach, you’ll arrive at Ukunda (UKA), which is located 2 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Diani Beach from the United Kingdom departs from Glasgow and takes around 26h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Diani Beach is to pick up a car hire from Mombasa, which is about 28 km from Diani Beach. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Mombasa.

Plane

When flying to Diani Beach, you’ll arrive at Ukunda (UKA), which is located 2 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Diani Beach from the United Kingdom departs from Glasgow and takes around 26h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Diani Beach is to pick up a car hire from Mombasa, which is about 28 km from Diani Beach. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Mombasa.

Airports near Diani Beach

Airlines serving Diani Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,435 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,593 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,919 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,122 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,699 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (458 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (256 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,256 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (412 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (263 reviews)
Condor
Good (253 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
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Where to stay in Diani Beach

Average rates range from around £61 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £252 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Diani Beach

Most booked hotels in Diani Beach

The Villa Luxury Suites Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£67+
Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£74+
Baobab Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£216+
Papillon Lagoon Reef
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£101+
Diani Sea Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£142+
Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£67+

Hiring a car in Diani Beach

Hiring a car in Diani Beach costs £66 per day, on average, or £328 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

Expect to pay £1.22 per litre in Diani Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.60 and £19.47.

Hiring a car in Diani Beach costs £66 per day, on average, or £328 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

Expect to pay £1.22 per litre in Diani Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.60 and £19.47.