Lusaka travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lusaka
With 1.27 million inhabitants, Lusaka is the most populous city in Zambia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lusaka has to offer.
When to visit Lusaka
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lusaka in October, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 11 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 200 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Lusaka, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Lusaka
Plane
When flying to Lusaka, you’ll arrive at Lusaka (LUN), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lusaka from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h 20m.
Train
The train station in Lusaka is called Lusaka, and is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.
Bus
MB Transport operates bus routes to Lusaka. Lusaka’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Lusaka
Airlines serving Lusaka
Where to stay in Lusaka
From 5-star hotels such as the Intercontinental Lusaka, An IHG Hotel to great affordable options like the Protea Hotel by Marriott Lusaka Cairo Road, Lusaka offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £47 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £107 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lusaka
Most booked hotels in Lusaka
Hiring a car in Lusaka
Hiring a car in Lusaka costs £70 per day, on average, or £280 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, 1% more expensive than at Lusaka.
Expect to pay £0.96 per litre in Lusaka (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.41 and £15.22. The most frequently booked car type in Lusaka is Full-size (Ford Ranger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.