Kampala Travel Guide

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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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kampala has to offer.

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Kampala in September

Estimated hotel price

£24

1 night at 3-star hotel

£24

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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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 13h 25m.

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Good (1,205 reviews)

Singapore Airlines

Excellent (1,292 reviews)

Ethiopian Air

Good (770 reviews)

JetBlue

Good (2,921 reviews)

Egyptair

Good (349 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 £39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £68 and up for a 5-star experience.

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Kampala Serena Hotel

5 stars

Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)

£158+

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Fairway Hotel & Spa

4 stars

Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)

£110+

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Speke Hotel

4 stars

Good (7.5, Good reviews)

£53+

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Hiring a car in Kampala costs £34 per day, on average, or £167 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Kampala.

Expect to pay £1.07 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 £12.82 and £17.09.

Hiring a car in Kampala costs £34 per day, on average, or £167 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Kampala.

Expect to pay £1.07 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 £12.82 and £17.09.

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