Harare travel guide
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You're Going to Love Harare
With 1.54 million inhabitants, Harare is the most populous city in Zimbabwe. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Harare has to offer.
When to visit Harare
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Harare in November, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 191 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Harare, with an average rainfall of 2 mm.
How to Get to Harare
Plane
When flying to Harare, you’ll arrive at Harare (HRE), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Harare from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harare, including Sable Class Transport, Best Express and MB Transport. From Lusaka, the bus ride to Harare takes 772 km and will cost you around £88. From Johannesburg, the ticket costs about £68 for a journey of 2076 km. The most popular bus station is Harare Harare Fourth Street Bus Terminal, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Harare. Harare Bus Terminus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 km from the city centre.
Airports near Harare
Airlines serving Harare
Where to stay in Harare
From 5-star hotels such as the Meikles Hotel to great affordable options like the Cresta Jameson Hotel, Harare offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £157 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Harare
Most booked hotels in Harare
Hiring a car in Harare
Hiring a car in Harare costs £60 per day, on average, or £238 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Harare.
The most frequently booked car type in Harare is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.