Mbeya travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mbeya

With a population of 291,649, Mbeya is the largest city in Mbeya, Tanzania by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mbeya to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Mbeya

Mbeya in September
Estimated hotel price
£10
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mbeya in September
Estimated hotel price
£10
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mbeya in October, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 190 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Mbeya, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Mbeya

Plane

When flying to Mbeya, you’ll arrive at Mbeya (MBI), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Mbeya, you’ll arrive at Mbeya (MBI), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Mbeya

Airlines serving Mbeya

Air Tanzania
Excellent (6 reviews)
Precision Air
Good (12 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Mbeya

Hiring a car in Mbeya

Expect to pay £1.01 per litre in Mbeya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.07 and £16.09.

Expect to pay £1.01 per litre in Mbeya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.07 and £16.09.