Mombasa travel guide
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You're Going to Love Mombasa
With a population of 799,668, Mombasa is the largest city in Mombasa, Kenya by the number of inhabitants. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mombasa has to offer.
When to visit Mombasa
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mombasa in March, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 21 °C, with an average temperature of 24 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 270 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Mombasa, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Mombasa
Plane
When flying to Mombasa, you’ll arrive at Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mombasa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 16h.
Airlines serving Mombasa
Where to stay in Mombasa
Average rates range from around £57 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £70 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Mombasa, with prices from £7 to £389 per night. Bamburi is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Mombasa are about 2% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mombasa
Most booked hotels in Mombasa
Hiring a car in Mombasa
Hiring a car in Mombasa costs £35 per day, on average, or £174 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Mombasa Moi Intl.
Expect to pay £1.16 per litre in Mombasa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.92 and £18.56. The most frequently booked car type in Mombasa is Mini (Suzuki Alto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 11% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.