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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Moshi travel guide

Moshi Tourism | Moshi Guide

You're Going to Love Moshi

With a population of 156,959, Moshi is the largest city in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Moshi has to offer.

When to visit Moshi

Moshi in January
Estimated hotel price
£18
1 night at 3-star hotel
Moshi in January
Estimated hotel price
£18
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Moshi in January, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 16 °C, with an average temperature of 20 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 350 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Moshi, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Moshi

Plane

Although Moshi doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO), which is located 19 miles from Moshi. The shortest flight to Moshi from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 40m.

Plane

Although Moshi doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO), which is located 19 miles from Moshi. The shortest flight to Moshi from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 40m.

Airports near Moshi

JROArusha Kilimanjaro
ARKArusha

Airlines serving Moshi

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (853 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,461 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
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Where to stay in Moshi

Average rates range from around £63 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £34 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Moshi

Hiring a car in Moshi

Expect to pay £0.82 per litre in Moshi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.76 and £13.01.

Expect to pay £0.82 per litre in Moshi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.76 and £13.01.

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