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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Freetown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Freetown

With a population of 13,768, Freetown is a must-see destination in Western Area, Sierra Leone. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Freetown has to offer.

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When to visit Freetown

Freetown in June
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Freetown in June
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Freetown in April, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 24 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 590 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Freetown, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Freetown

Plane

When flying to Freetown, you’ll arrive at Freetown Lungi Intl (FNA), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Freetown from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 40m.

Plane

When flying to Freetown, you’ll arrive at Freetown Lungi Intl (FNA), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Freetown from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 40m.

Airports near Freetown

FNAFreetown Lungi Intl

Airlines serving Freetown

British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,248 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (460 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
ASKY
Good (53 reviews)
Air Peace
Good (11 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Freetown

Most booked hotels in Freetown

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New Brookfields Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Ishmajoso Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£20+
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The Swiss Hotel Freetown
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£71+
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Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel Freetown
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£102+
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Metro Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£33+
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Sierra Palms Resort
4 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£118+
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Hiring a car in Freetown

Expect to pay £1.05 per litre in Freetown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.49 and £16.65.

Expect to pay £1.05 per litre in Freetown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.49 and £16.65.

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