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

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

Lusaka in March
Estimated hotel price
£26
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lusaka in March
Estimated hotel price
£26
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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.

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

JEKMafuta Lower Zambezi Nat.Park Jeki
LUNLusaka
RYLMafuta Royal Airstrip

Airlines serving Lusaka

KLM
Good (1,338 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,872 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,796 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,716 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,449 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,715 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (858 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (771 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,903 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (611 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (835 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,181 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Hahn Air Systems
Okay (6 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lusaka

From 5-star hotels such as the Intercontinental Lusaka 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 £54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £117 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lusaka

Most booked hotels in Lusaka

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Best Western Plus Paramount Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Lusaka
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Hilton Garden Inn Lusaka Society Business Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Taj Pamodzi Lusaka
5 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£103+
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Hiring a car in Lusaka

Hiring a car in Lusaka costs £75 per day, on average, or £300 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Lusaka.

Expect to pay £0.97 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 £11.61 and £15.48. 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 Economy car hire (Renault Kwid or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lusaka costs £75 per day, on average, or £300 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Lusaka.

Expect to pay £0.97 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 £11.61 and £15.48. 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 Economy car hire (Renault Kwid or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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