Kampala travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kampala

With 1.35 million inhabitants, Kampala is the most populous city in Uganda. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kampala has to offer.

When to visit Kampala

Kampala in December
Estimated hotel price
£12
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kampala in December
Estimated hotel price
£12
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kampala in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is May, when it can get as cold as 19 °C, with an average temperature of 20 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 179 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kampala, with an average rainfall of 53 mm.

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How to Get to Kampala

Plane

Although Kampala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Entebbe (EBB), which is located 21 miles from Kampala. The shortest flight to Kampala from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 15h 25m.

Plane

Although Kampala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Entebbe (EBB), which is located 21 miles from Kampala. The shortest flight to Kampala from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 15h 25m.

Airports near Kampala

Airlines serving Kampala

Lufthansa
Good (7,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,112 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (358 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,913 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kampala

From 5-star hotels such as the Kampala Serena Hotel to great affordable options like the Forest Cottages, Kampala offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £36 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £80 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kampala

Most booked hotels in Kampala

Kampala Serena Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£145+
Fairway Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£119+
Speke Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£50+

Hiring a car in Kampala

Hiring a car in Kampala costs £52 per day, on average, or £309 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Kampala.

Expect to pay £1.06 per litre in Kampala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.63 and £16.84. The most frequently booked car type in Kampala is Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Tucson or similar) is, on average, 9% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Kampala costs £52 per day, on average, or £309 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Kampala.

Expect to pay £1.06 per litre in Kampala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.63 and £16.84. The most frequently booked car type in Kampala is Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Tucson or similar) is, on average, 9% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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